Thai authorities to crack down on cannabis parties and drunk driving during New Year’s
National —
Cannabis cannot be used as part of New Year celebrations, warned the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM).
DTAM director-general Thongchai Lertwilairattanapong said yesterday, December 20th, that cannabis parties during New Year...
In Total, 41 Road Accidents, 42 Injuries, and 3 Deaths Recorded in Phuket’s ‘New...
Phuket –
Phuket has announced a total of seven road accidents and eight injuries on the seventh day of the seven days (December 29th, 2022 to January 4th, 2023) of the ‘New Year’s Seven...
TAT highlights anti-smoking laws in Thailand
PRESS RELEASE:
Travellers coming to Thailand should be aware that electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes or ‘vaping’) as well as shisha smoking and electronic shishas, are all illegal in the Kingdom.
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)...
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha Marks His 69th Birthday
Bangkok, Thailand
The Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha marked his 69th birthday today, March 21st, 2023.
The occasion was marked mostly by work as usual in Bangkok and the PM said to the Thai media that...
Scorching Hot Weather and Rising Electricity Bills in Thailand lead to Public Outcry
National —
Restaurants and entertainment venues in Thailand are struggling with rising power bills and the abscence of outdoor customers due to the current scorching weather. Super malls, however, are getting more customers from people...
Move Forward Party Leader Announces to Form New Government with Former Opposition Camp
National —
Leader of the Move Forward party Pita Limjaroenrat announced on Monday that his party is ready to form a coalition government with five former opposition parties and one new party, with a total...
Thai Election Commission Dismisses Complaints Against Pita for Holding Media Shares, But Investigation Continues
Bangkok, Thailand
The Thai Election Commission announced this evening, June 9th, 2023, that they have dismissed multiple complaints and petitions against Move Forward Party Leader and PM hopeful Pita Limjaroenrat around the holding of media...
Controversial Thailand Tourism Fee Proposal Delayed Again
Thailand –
The 300-baht ‘land entry’ fee collection has been postponed to January 1st of next year.
Our previous story:
Thailand is planning to collect a 300-baht ‘land entry fee’ on all foreign tourists under the “Amazing...
PM Expresses Concern Over Potential Protests
PRESS RELEASE:
The Caretaker Prime Minister has expressed his concerns about potential political protests this week.
The demonstrations, which are expected to draw crowds from both pro and anti-government factions in front of the Parliament Complex,...
Thai Tourism Sector Worried About Potential Street Protests if Unfavorable Government Takes Office
National —
The Thai tourism sector is worried about the formation of the new government that might consist of parties that the majority don’t like.
Sa-nga Ruengwattanakul, chairman of the Khao San Road Traders’ Association, revealed...
