Thai Prime Minister Unveiled Nationwide Campaign to Make Every City Must-Visit Destination
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has unveiled a nationwide campaign to make every city a “Must-Visit” destination. Through the “IGNITE TOURISM THAILAND” policy, the strategy is designed to transform Thailand into a leading global...
Thai Royals Mark Upcoming Makha Bucha Day and Chinese New Year
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At 07:35 AM, on February 10th, 2024, their Royal Majesties King Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida proceeded to the Ambara Villa, Dusit Palace, Bangkok, to perform rituals as part of the Makha Bucha Day and...
One foreign tourist drowns, one still missing after reportedly going swimming in stormy seas...
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A Spanish tourist drowned while her French male companion went missing after both of them reportedly went swimming in the stormy sea at Koh Chang's Lonely Beach in the Trat province...
Suvarnabhumi Airport Faces Delays after Biometric System Crashes, Now Restored
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On January 24th, 2024, Thai national media reported a biometric system used by the Thai Immigration Bureau crashed at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, causing a long queue of check-out passengers.
Pol. Gen. Wisanu Prasatthong-osot, the president...
Thai Survey Reveals Overall Satisfaction with Government: 44.3 Percent Highly Satisfied, Only 2 Percent...
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On June 4th, 2024, Thai national media reported the results of a six-month public opinion survey on government performance, conducted by the Thai Ministry of Digital Economy and Society between April 22nd and May...
Bid to Extend Legal Alcohol Sales Time Rejected Again By Thai Government Panel
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A Thai government committee has dropped, for the second time, a proposal to extend the afternoon alcohol sale time in response to activists' pleas. However, the Public Health Minister has not completely dismissed...
Police hunt down a Trang SWAT official after allegedly killing and injuring bar customers...
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A policeman from Trang's SWAT was wanted by officials after shooting and killing a bar customer while injuring another two customers during a drunk quarrel with the victim at an entertainment venue in...
300-Baht Land Entry Fee for Thailand Tourists Expected to Take Effect in June
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The 300-baht ‘land entry’ fee collection is expected to be officially take effect in June of this year.
Our previous stories:
Thailand is planning to collect a 300-baht ‘land entry fee’ on all foreign tourists under...
Thirty Two Leatherback Sea Turtles Hatch on Phang Nga Beach – Video
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Thirty two baby leatherback sea turtles hatched on a beach and went back into the sea in Thai Mueang district.
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) told the Phuket Express this...
Thailand Waives T.M.6 Forms at All Land and Cruise Ports from April to October
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The Ministry of the Interior has announced that, from April 15th to October 15th, travelers entering and exiting Thailand through all eight land and cruise port checkpoints will be exempt from filing T.M.6...