Phuket-
Sixteen vendor stalls that were encroaching on Freedom Beach in Karon were demolished .
The Phuket Forest Department told the Phuket Express that on Saturday (December 7th) they inspected the Freedom Beach in Karon. The inspection came after the Royal Forest Department received complaints from concerned citizens that many temporary...
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Sixteen Encroaching Vendor Stalls on Freedom Beach Demolished
Phuket-
Sixteen vendor stalls that were encroaching on Freedom Beach in Karon were demolished .
The Phuket Forest Department told the Phuket Express that on Saturday...
Marine Police Pickup Truck Slides into Sea on Samui Island
Surat Thani –
A pickup truck owned by the Samui Marine Police slid into the sea on Samui Island on Saturday (December 7th).
At 4:00 P.M....
Thief Arrested after Stealing Brand Name Shoes from Hostel in Krabi
Krabi-
A drug suspect was arrested after he stole brand name shoes from a tourist at a hostel in Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi.
The Ao...
Wanted Korean Woman Arrested at Phuket Airport
Phuket –
A wanted Korean suspect was arrested at the Phuket International Airport.
The Phuket Immigration at the airport told the Phuket Express that at...
Government Mobilizes Aid as Southern Thailand Faces Heavy Rainfall
PRESS RELEASE:
The Thai Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall across Southern Thailand from December 7th to 11th, particularly in provinces from Nakhon Si...
Government Cracks Down on Illegal Nominee Businesses
PRESS RELEASE:
The Ministry of Commerce is intensifying its crackdown on nominee businesses operated by foreign nationals in Thailand. The directive, issued by Prime Minister...
Myanmar Man Dies from Electrocution in Thalang
Thalang – A 33-year-old Myanmar national, Mr. Thura Kyaw, died after being electrocuted by a leaking power pole on a roadside in Thep Krasattri...
Their Royal Majesties The King and Queen of Thailand Visit Phuket...
Phuket-
His Royal Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Her Royal Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana presided over the 36th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta.
The annual King’s Cup...
Restaurant and Hotel Industries Fear Collapse Over Proposed 15 Percent VAT...
National —
On December 6th, 2024, Mr. Sorathep Rojpotjanaruch, the Thai Restaurant Business Association Chairman, raised concerns about the government’s proposal to increase the VAT...
Thailand Celebrates a Wonderful Fathers Day 2024
National —
Yesterday, December 5th, 2024, was a day of profound significance for the people of Thailand – Father’s Day, celebrated in honor of the...
UPDATE: Russian Actresses Funeral Held after Passing Away After Being Hit...
Surat Thani –
A female Russian Actress and influencers funeral was held after she was hit by waves and washed away while during yoga on...
Twelve Illegal Jet-Skis Found in Phuket
Phuket –
Twelve illegal jet-skis were found in Phuket.
The Phuket Marine Office Chief Mr. Chayaphong Pranit told the Phuket Express that on Wednesday (December 4th)...
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Thailand Celebrates a Wonderful Fathers Day 2024
National —
Yesterday, December 5th, 2024, was a day of profound significance for the people of Thailand – Father’s Day, celebrated in honor of the...
Phuket to Hold Annual Chalong Temple Fair
Phuket –
The annual Chalong Temple fair will be held in January of 2025.
The fair will be held for seven days and seven nights from...
Phuket Old Town Tourism Event is Underway
Phuket –
The event ‘Phuket Old Town , Every Street Tells a Story’ is being held until December 1st of next month.
The event was...
Patong Carnival 2024 to Mark Beginning of Tourism’s High Season
Patong –
The annual Patong Carnival will be held next month to mark the official opening of the Phuket tourism high season.
A press conference was...
Fourteen People Arrested Selling Floating Lanterns at Patong Beach
Patong –
Fourteen people have been arrested after they were found selling floating lanterns at Patong Beach on Loy Krathong day Friday (November 15th).
The Patong...
Thailand Increases Security for Full Moon Party Following Israeli Warning of...
Koh Phangan —
On November 15th, 2024, Thai authorities responded to a warning from Israel’s Mossad about possible threats to Israeli tourists attending the Full...
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Restaurant and Hotel Industries Fear Collapse Over Proposed 15 Percent VAT...
National —
On December 6th, 2024, Mr. Sorathep Rojpotjanaruch, the Thai Restaurant Business Association Chairman, raised concerns about the government’s proposal to increase the VAT...
Phuket Tourism Thrives with Sports, Breaking the Low-Season Myth
Phuket —
On November 16th, 2024, Mr. Lertchai Wangtrakuldee, the Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office, announced that Phuket’s tourism sector...
Prime Minister Pushes for Enhanced Airport Services Ahead of High Tourist...
PRESS RELEASE:
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra recently visited Suvarnabhumi International Airport to assess improvements in preparation for Thailand’s high tourism season.
Accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister...
Central Department Store Group and The 1 Launch The 1 EXPAT
PRESS RELEASE:
Central Department Store Group and The 1 Launch The 1 EXPAT: A Membership Program Transforming the Expat Community’s Shopping Experience in Thailand.
Central Department...
Thailand Winter Festival 2024 Set to Showcase 7 Wonders This Holiday...
National —
On October 29th, 2024, Mr. Sorawong Thienthong, the Minister of Tourism and Sports, announced the "Thailand Winter Festival 2024," organized by the Tourism...
Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket Among Proposed Sites for Thailands Legal Casino Complexes
National —
On October 29th, 2024, Deputy Finance Minister Chulaphan Amornvivat shared the government’s timeline to propose the Integrated Entertainment Complex Bill to the Cabinet...
TAT Welcomes Air Astana’s Inaugural Flight from Astana to Phuket
PRESS RELEASE:
From October 2024 through March 2025, Kazakhstan's national airline launches 624 flights to Thailand, offering over 100,000 seats to Bangkok and Phuket.
Bangkok, 28...
Deputy Minister to Push Casino Law for Cabinet Approval by Year-End
PRESS RELEASE:
The draft legislation to establish an Entertainment Complex in Thailand is expected to be submitted for Cabinet approval by the end of this...
Thai Restaurant Association Urges More Economic Stimulus as Dining Sector Revives
National —
On October 21st, 2024, Mrs. Thaniwan Kulmongkol, the president of the Thai Restaurant Association, stated that the first phase of the 10,000-baht handout...
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Marine Police Pickup Truck Slides into Sea on Samui Island
Surat Thani –
A pickup truck owned by the Samui Marine Police slid into the sea on Samui Island on Saturday (December 7th).
At 4:00 P.M....
Thief Arrested after Stealing Brand Name Shoes from Hostel in Krabi
Krabi-
A drug suspect was arrested after he stole brand name shoes from a tourist at a hostel in Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi.
The Ao...
Government Mobilizes Aid as Southern Thailand Faces Heavy Rainfall
PRESS RELEASE:
The Thai Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall across Southern Thailand from December 7th to 11th, particularly in provinces from Nakhon Si...
Government Cracks Down on Illegal Nominee Businesses
PRESS RELEASE:
The Ministry of Commerce is intensifying its crackdown on nominee businesses operated by foreign nationals in Thailand. The directive, issued by Prime Minister...
Their Royal Majesties The King and Queen of Thailand Visit Phuket...
Phuket-
His Royal Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Her Royal Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana presided over the 36th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta.
The annual King’s Cup...
Restaurant and Hotel Industries Fear Collapse Over Proposed 15 Percent VAT...
National —
On December 6th, 2024, Mr. Sorathep Rojpotjanaruch, the Thai Restaurant Business Association Chairman, raised concerns about the government’s proposal to increase the VAT...
Thailand Celebrates a Wonderful Fathers Day 2024
National —
Yesterday, December 5th, 2024, was a day of profound significance for the people of Thailand – Father’s Day, celebrated in honor of the...
UPDATE: Russian Actresses Funeral Held after Passing Away After Being Hit...
Surat Thani –
A female Russian Actress and influencers funeral was held after she was hit by waves and washed away while during yoga on...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Three Thai Fishing...
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Restaurant and Hotel Industries Fear Collapse Over Proposed 15 Percent VAT...
National —
On December 6th, 2024, Mr. Sorathep Rojpotjanaruch, the Thai Restaurant Business Association Chairman, raised concerns about the government’s proposal to increase the VAT...
Thai PM Congratulates Donald Trump, 47th U.S. President
World —
On November 6th, 2024, Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra congratulated Donald J. Trump on his victory in the U.S. presidential election.
Posting on X,...
Analysis: How Both a Donald Trump or a Kamala Harris Presidency...
World News —
As the United States heads to the polls for its presidential election, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump...
Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket Among Proposed Sites for Thailands Legal Casino Complexes
National —
On October 29th, 2024, Deputy Finance Minister Chulaphan Amornvivat shared the government’s timeline to propose the Integrated Entertainment Complex Bill to the Cabinet...
Thai Restaurant Association Urges More Economic Stimulus as Dining Sector Revives
National —
On October 21st, 2024, Mrs. Thaniwan Kulmongkol, the president of the Thai Restaurant Association, stated that the first phase of the 10,000-baht handout...
Thai Tourism Sector Thrives with 26 Million Tourists, Offsetting Economic Impact...
National —
On October 16th, 2024, Mr. Nava Chantanasurakon, the Vice Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), announced that Thailand's Industrial Confidence Index...
Travel and Tourism
