Thai Meteorological Department Warns of Heavy Rains and Flash Floods
Thailand –
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned of heavy rain in 40 provinces especially in central Thailand including Bangkok.
A central monsoon currently lies across the lower north, central Thailand, and the lower northeast...
Entertainment venue operators requesting Thai government to legally extend opening hours, cancel afternoon alcohol...
Thailand –
Entertainment venue operators filed a letter to the Thai government requesting to legally open their venues until 4 A.M. and to cancel afternoon alcohol sales ban hours of 2-5.
The President of the Thai...
Statue in Bangkok Causes Major Controversy
Bangkok —
Buddhist people in Bangkok are demanding the removal of a tall, mystical statue that they claimed is disturbing and fear-inducing.
The statue, which is located in a private area of the Night Bazaar Hotel...
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...
Fatal Shooting of Teacher in Bangkok Leads to Proposals for Banning Guns in Public
National —
Thai Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul revealed he is planning to tighten gun control laws by prohibiting everyone, including those with legal permits, from carrying a gun in public, except for authorized government...
Bangkok named No. 1 city in Southeast Asia; Phuket No. 1 island in inaugural...
Chiang Mai also in top 10 list of best cities at No. 6; Ko Samui and Ko Phi Phi among top 10 best islands at No. 2 and No. 9, respectively.
Bangkok, 3 July, 2022 –...
UPDATE: Thai Police Search House of 14-Year-Old Siam Paragon Shooter, Victims to Be Treated...
National —
Thai Police searched a residence of the 14-year-old shooter involved in the mass shooting incident at Siam Paragon Mall in Bangkok on October 3rd and found a large stockpile of bullets and an...
Thailand Gearing up to Welcome Songkran Festival with Spectacular Events
PRESS RELEASE:
Thailand is gearing up to welcome the Songkran Festival with a spectacular lineup of events in Bangkok. The festival, marking the Thai New Year from April 11-15, will see the capital city come...
Phuket: Suspect Arrested in Bangkok After 11 Years for Alleged Arson and Attempted Murder
Phuket –
A suspect wanted in Phuket has been arrested in Bangkok for arson and allegedly trying to kill a security guard at a snake farm in Phuket 11 years ago.
The suspect was also...
Tourism Authority of Thailand confirms New Year activities NOT canceled nationwide as reports of...
Thailand –
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has confirmed they have NOT canceled New Year activities. More than 3.14 million tourists are expected to join in events which will generate at least 11.2 billion...
