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PM Courts Foreign Investors, Engages With Leaders at APEC

On Friday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told his Canadian and Australian counterparts of Thailand's readiness…

Google, Microsoft, and AWS To Invest 300B Baht Into Thailand

The government has successfully attracted Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, and Microsoft for investment in…

10K Baht Digital Money Handout Program Faces “War of Words”

The heated debate between the Pheu Thai Party-led government and the main opposition Move Forward…

TAT Targets Revenue Boost With Intensive Tourism Campaigns

To achieve its annual revenue goal of 2.38 trillion baht, the tourism industry must keep…

Five More Thais Dead, Bringing Israel-Gaza Conflict Total to 39

Five additional Thai nationals working in Israel have tragically lost their lives, bringing the overall…

President Macron Supports the Establishment of Wat Pho Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his support for the establishment of the Paris branch of…

All Thai Hostages Are ‘Safe and Will Be Released Soon’ Says PM

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin confirmed on Monday that the 23 Thai citizens held by militants…

Most Areas Report High PM2.5, Surpassing Health Standards

A study examining air quality in Thailand, with a particular emphasis on PM2.5 pollution, has…

Extended Nightlife Venue Hours To Commence on December 15

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has approved the extension of closing hours for nighttime entertainment spots…

Israeli PM Offers Condolences, Vows To Assist Captured Thais

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conveyed his sympathies to Thailand over the loss of Thai…

Aurora Jewelry’s Name Misused by One Billion Baht Gold Crooks

Authorities have uncovered a Chinese-led gang that exploited the reputation of a notable jewelry brand…

Thailand’s Fertility Crisis May Halve Population in 60 Years

A potential population decline might reduce Thailand's population by 50% over the next 60 years,…

PM Reveals Number of Thais Abducted by Hamas Is Now 22

The number of Thai workers held captive following the attack by Hamas in Israel has…

Thai House of Representatives To Review Legal Casinos Plan

The House of Representatives in Bangkok has established a 60-member committee to study the feasibility…

Three Dead After Speeding Jet Ski Collides With Longtail Boat

A speeding jet ski collided with a longtail boat, resulting in the death of its…

Agreement Has Been Reached To Open Night Venues Until 4am

An agreement has been reached for the Interior Ministry to create a regulation outlining the…

Details Remain Unclear on the Source of Digital Cash Handout

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's cabinet, since its initiation nearly seven weeks prior, has encountered several…

Experts’ Opinions on Srettha’s Plan To Tighten Cannabis Laws

Over a year since Thailand approved the recreational consumption of marijuana, the nation's recent prime…

IMPACT To Build ‘Sky Entrance’, Linking to MRT Pink Line Station

Bangkok Land Plc, which manages the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre in Nonthaburi province, is…

Security Guard, Spouse Caught in 9 Million Baht Theft Scheme

A security guard and his spouse were taken into custody in Nong Bua Lamphu province…

Thai Hostages Safe, Release Hinges on End of Gaza Bombing

Seyed Reza Nobakhti, the Iranian ambassador to Thailand, has assured that all Thai hostages are…

Launch of Government Digital Wallet Handout To Be Delayed

The government's plan to hand out digital money of 10,000 baht to Thai citizens is…

PM Says 600 Thais Will Soon Be Evacuated Daily From Israel

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced on Wednesday that the UN Secretary-General had offered his condolences…

Srettha Invites Vladimir Putin for an Official Visit to Thailand

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has extended an official invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin for…

Another 130 Thais Return With the Royal Air Force From Israel

On Monday morning, an additional 130 Thai citizens were repatriated from Israel aboard a Royal…

PM Srettha Defends Corrections Department’s Care of Thaksin

On Saturday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin defended the Corrections Department over criticism for purportedly granting…

Israel Vows to Help in Returning Thais, Free 16 Hamas Hostages

Israel has committed to assisting in the negotiations for the release of 16 Thai citizens…

Ministry Seeks To Extend Night Venues’ Opening Hours to 4am

The Interior Ministry is collaborating with relevant parties to identify suitable areas for the government's…

Prime Minister Grieves for Killed Thai Nationals in Israel Conflict

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin mentioned on Thursday that the death toll for Thais in the…

Thailand Plans Evacuation After Twelve Thais Killed In Israel

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has directed preparations to evacuate Thai nationals from Israel following a…

Thai Couple Says Son Among Six Captured by Hamas Militants

A couple from Pla Pak district in the northeastern border province believe that their son…

Siam Paragon Shooting Victims’ Families To Get Compensation

On Friday, it was announced that financial compensations have been finalised for the families of…

Parliament Accepts Draft Bills on Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage

On Thursday, spokespersons from various groups submitted three draft bills to Parliament on behalf of…

Workers in Thailand To Receive New Year Minimum Wage Hike

Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has promised to raise the minimum wage to a suitable level…

No Revenge Against Officers for Their Actions, ‘Big Joke’ Says

Deputy Chief of National Police, Surachate "Big Joke" Hakparn, asserts he has no intentions of…

Fifteen Officers Who Fled Dinner Party Shooting To Face Charges

This week, fifteen police officers who fled during a fatal shooting at Kamnan Nok's dinner…

Imported Seafood From Japan Safe for Consumption, Says FDA

So far, test samples of seafood imported from Japan have indicated no presence of radioactivity…

Top Tourist Hotspots Prepare for an Influx of Chinese Tourists

Prominent tourist destinations are anticipating an increase in Chinese visitors as the visa-free initiative for…

PM To Welcome First Batch of Visa-Free Tourists on Monday

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is set to welcome Chinese tourists at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Monday,…

Srettha Denies Remark About Appointing Thaksin as Advisor

On Friday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin refuted claims that he had stated he would appoint…

Tourism Sector Supports PM’s Vow To End Free Cannabis Use

Tourism professionals have praised the vow of the prime minister to eliminate the use of…

PM Says Thailand and ASEAN Seek To Host 2034 World Cup

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has confirmed that both Thailand and ASEAN are fully prepared to…

Four Quakes Hit Chiang Rai on Thursday, No Injuries Reported

Earlier this morning, the northern province of Chiang Rai experienced four minor earthquakes. The most…

Thaksin Had Surgery Last Week, Now in Recovery, Daughter Says

Ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra recently underwent surgery and is now recovering, as stated by his…

PM Srettha Eyes Tourists From India To Boost Tourism Recovery

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is targeting tourists from India to boost the tourism sector, shortly…

Thailand Government To Tax All Overseas Income Starting 2024

Thailand is set to reinforce its tax regulations concerning overseas income, a decisive move by…

Srettha Supports AoT’s Initiative To Build New Chiang Mai Airport

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin supports the Airports of Thailand (AOT)'s initiative to construct a second…

Fourteen Officers Charged Over Dinner Party Murder Incident

Fourteen officers are facing negligence charges in connection to the fatal shooting of a highway…

Police Confident “Kamnan Nok” Could Face Capital Punishment

Police are confident in the strength of their case against Praween Chanklai, also known as…

Pita Limjaroenrat Steps Down As Move Forward Party Leader

Pita Limjaroenrat has stepped down as the head of the Move Forward Party (MFP), paving…

Ministry of Education To Revise ‘One Student, One Tablet’ Policy

The Ministry of Education is set to reintroduce an initiative — first launched by an…

Political Activists Urge Srettha To Send Thaksin Back to Prison

On Wednesday, a group of political activists have urged Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to restore…

Pita Featured as an Emerging Leader on ‘TIME100 Next’ List

Move Forward Party's leader and prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat emerges as the sole representative…

Transport Minister Proposes 20 Baht Flat Fare for MRT and SRT

In the coming three months, a 20-baht flat fare is set to be introduced on…

PM Srettha Promises To Raise the Minimum Wage to THB 400

The administration intends to urge companies to increase the minimum daily wage to 400 baht…

Prime Minister Srettha Vows To Cure Thailand’s “Sick” Economy

Thailand is currently perceived as a "sick" nation, a situation the new government is poised…

PM Urges Police To Serve the People Over Powerful Figures

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin expressed a desire for the police force to focus on serving…

Cops Nab Five Foreigners Over Links to THB 2.7bn Crypto Scam

Four Chinese individuals along with one Laos citizen have been apprehended due to their involvement…

AoT Set to Soft-Launch the New SAT-1 Terminal on September 28

The Airports of Thailand (AoT) is initiating the soft launch of the Satellite 1 (SAT-1)…

Thai PM Srettha Aims for Five Percent Annual GDP Growth

The new government is set on achieving an annual GDP growth of at least 5%,…

Elevated Monorail Pink Line To Offer Free Rides in November

The 34.5-kilometer-long Pink Line mass-transit system is anticipated to provide complimentary trips in November, as…

JKN Global Group CEO Admits to “Forced Selling” of Shares

The founder and main stakeholder of the JKN Global Group has admitted that she sold…

Thailand Highway Police Officer Killed During a Promotion Talk

A search operation is underway for an alleged shooter who purportedly killed a highway police…

Three Kenyan Women Detained in Phuket for Cocaine Smuggling

Three Kenyan women were apprehended at Phuket Airport, found to be carrying nearly 3 kilograms…

Free Chinese Tourist Visas May Not Lure Them To Visit Thailand

The newly established Thai government is under pressure to collaborate with Beijing prior to launching…

Free Chinese Tourist Visa Raises Transnational Crime Concerns

A free-visa travel opportunity for Chinese tourists suggested by the newly appointed Prime Minister Srettha…

Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra’s Jail Term Could Be Cut Further

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra holds the same entitlements as any other prisoner for additional…

Concerns Rise Over Srettha’s Selection of Cabinet Members

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin successfully assembled a cabinet that received royal endorsement on Saturday. Yet,…

Thailand Free Visa Plan Aims To Bring 700,000 Chinese Tourists

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) predicts that the government's proposal to grant free visas…

Former PM Prayut Bids Farewell Following Nine Years in Power

Outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha believes that during his nine years in power, his administration…

Ex-PM Thaksin’s Health Status Remains a Concern, Doctor Says

The health condition of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra remained a concern since he was…

PM Srettha Eyes Phuket Airport Expansion To Boost Tourism

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has promised to boost tourism in Phuket and increase its airport's…

New Thai PM Srettha To Receive Royal Endorsement Later Today

The newly elected Thai Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin from the Pheu Thai Party, is set…

Ex-PM Thaksin Jailed for Eight Years After Return From Exile

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was jailed for eight years on Tuesday just hours…

Uncertainty Remains on Srettha Securing Enough Senator Votes

Amidst the current political turmoil, observers are uncertain whether the country's 30th prime minister will…

Thaksin Returning to Thailand on Tuesday, Daughter Confirms

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to return to Thailand on Tuesday, as revealed…

Prolonged Political Instability Affects Baht-Dollar Fluctuations

Extended political instability is intensifying baht fluctuations against the dollar due to Thailand's ongoing delay…

Thai Court Dismisses Petition on Pita’s Renomination Denial

The Constitutional Court dismissed an appeal on Wednesday from the election winner, the Move Forward…

Chuvit Accuses Srettha of Using Nominees To Purchase Land

Whistle-blower and political advocate Chuvit Kamolvisit announced on Tuesday that the real estate company Sansiri…

Former Monk Refutes Claims of Temple Funds Embezzlement

A popular ex-monk, Phra Ajarn Khom, along with eight associates, refuted allegations of embezzling 182…

Pheu Thai PM Candidates Face Uncertainty in Senate Backings

The Pheu Thai (PT) Party believes their primary candidate for PM will be approved in…

Pattaya Considers Implementing Operating Hours on Its Beaches

Pattaya City is considering the introduction of beach operating hours to mitigate the disturbances caused…

Thailand Relaxed Tourist Visa Policies for Chinese Travelers

The government has further eased its travel visa requirements and reduced the standard approval duration…

Talks With MFP on Supporting Mr Srettha Remain ‘Inconclusive’

The Move Forward Party (MFP) remained ambiguous on Wednesday about supporting the Pheu Thai Party's…

Pheu Thai Adds Six Parties to Its Alliance To Form New Coalition

The Pheu Thai Party has incorporated an additional six political parties into its coalition, increasing…

Upcoming Parliamentary Vote for Prime Minister Postponed

The Speaker of the Parliament has postponed the upcoming parliamentary election for a new prime…

Pheu Thai Party Excludes MFP From New Coalition Formation

The runner-up in the May 14 general election, the Pheu Thai Party, has decided to…

MFP Denies Exclusion Rumours From Pheu Thai-Led Coalition

The Move Forward Party (MFP) has brushed off rumours about its potential exclusion from a…

Thanathorn and Thaksin Meet To Discuss Next Government

An insider from the Pheu Thai Party reports that ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and…

Constitutional Court To Decide on Pita’s Petition Next Thursday

A source disclosed that the Constitutional Court is set to decide next Thursday if it…

Former Prime Minister Thaksin To Return to Thailand in August

Ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is scheduled to land at Don Mueang airport on August 10,…

Advocates: Pheu Thai Should Form New Government Quickly

Supporters are urging the Pheu Thai Party to speed up the process of establishing the…

Pheu Thai-Led Coalition Meeting Set for Tuesday Got Cancelled

The scheduled meeting of the eight political parties, set to take place on Tuesday with…

Ex-Police Chief Faces Charges Over Biometrics Procurement

A police source has disclosed that the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) intends to lodge accusations…

Second Prime Minister Vote Set for Thursday Could Face Delay

The upcoming vote for prime minister, initially set for Thursday, could be delayed following the…

Chiang Mai Braces for a Surge of Visitors From Saudi Arabia

Chiang Mai is bracing for an influx of visitors from Saudi Arabia, as multiple agencies…

Pheu Thai To Decide on MFP’s Inclusion in Their New Coalition

The eight-party coalition has set a meeting for Tuesday to decide on the inclusion of…

Thai Stock Market Fluctuates Amidst Political Uncertainties

On Thursday, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index pulled back after consecutive days of…

Srettha Assures Pheu Thai Party Won’t Touch Lese-Majeste Law

The Pheu Thai Party commits to firmly oppose alterations to the lese-majeste law should it…

Expressway Toll Fee is Likely to Rise by Five Baht Amid Inflation

The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) plans to discuss raising the toll prices on three…

Pheu Thai Party Poised To Lead After Pita’s Unsuccessful PM Bid

The Pheu Thai Party has risen to prominence with the prospect of forming a new…

Constitutional Court Suspends Pita As MP Over iTV Share Case

On Wednesday morning, July 19th, the Constitutional Court placed a hold on the duties of…

Pita Renominated for PM Role, Immediately Opposed by UTNP

The coalition of eight parties aiming to establish Thailand's next government have put forward Pita…

Pheu Thai Party Plans MFP-Free Coalition if Pita Fails PM Vote

Pheu Thai Party stands prepared to assemble a substitute coalition, excluding the Move Forward Party…

Failure To Reach Consensus on Legality of Pita’s Renomination

Coalition allies' representatives, various political parties, and senators have failed to reach an agreement regarding…

Srettha Voices Readiness for PM Role, Aims To Revive Economy

Srettha Thavisin, one of the three prime ministerial candidates from the Pheu Thai Party, has…

Pita Fails To Win PM Position As He Loses First Parliament Vote

Pita Limjaroenrat's initial attempt on Thursday to become the country's future prime minister was unsuccessful,…

Students Criticize Senators and MPs Who Abstained From Vote

The Student Council of Thammasat University released a statement criticizing Thursday's prime ministerial vote, arguing…

MFP’s Pita Is the Sole Candidate Nominated for Parliamentary Vote

On Thursday morning, a joint sitting of the Senate and the House of Representatives gathered…

Pakistani Suspect Detained in German Businessman’s Murder

Law enforcement officers from the Kanchanaburi Provincial Police Station have detained a Pakistani man purportedly…

MFP Leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s PM Bid Faces Uncertain Odds

The eagerly awaited prime ministerial vote is set for Thursday, and the chances appear slim…

EC Urged Thai Court To Decide if Pita Is Qualify for Parliament

The Constitutional Court of Thailand has been urged by the Election Commission (EC) to decide…

Three Suspects Arrested for the Murder of German Businessman

On Tuesday, the authorities sought arrest warrants for three individuals implicated in the murder of…

Burger King Thailand’s Meatless Cheeseburger Is Making Waves

The new menu added by Burger King is creating quite a buzz in Thailand: a…

Thai PM Prayut Announces His Retirement From Active Politics

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha publicly stated his intention to step down from the…

Remains of the Missing German Businessman Found in a Freezer

The remains of a missing German property broker were discovered concealed in a freezer in…

Bangkok: Two Killed and Many Hurt As Elevated Road Collapse

A tragic incident occurred on Monday evening in Bangkok's Lat Krabang district, on Luang Phaeng…

Two Individuals Questioned On German Man’s Disappearance

On Sunday evening, two individuals of foreign nationality were summoned to the Nong Prue police…

Coalition Parties Demand Clarity Over MFP’s PM Selection Plan

The seven parties that comprise the eight-member political coalition, led by the Move Forward Party…

Inbound Japanese Tourists Not Likely To Meet TAT’s Target Goal

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently acknowledges that the projected influx of Japanese tourists…

Don Mueang Airport Expansion To Be Done By 2029, Says AoT

Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) has set its sights on the future, unveiling an expansive…

MFP Leader Pita Limjaroenrat Invites Taylor Swift to Thailand

Taylor Swift is preparing to ignite the stage in Southeast Asia next year as part…

Senators Reconsider Support for MFP Pita’s Prime Ministerial Bid

A number of senators have reconsidered their decision, expressing they will no longer support Pita…

Duty-Free Billionaire’s Fortune Surges Amid Tourism Rebound

King Power International's duty-free shops are experiencing a resurgence due to the revival of tourism…

TikTok Has Become Thailand’s Popular E-Commerce Platform

Ms Sirinit Virayasiri, the head of business marketing for TikTok in Thailand, anticipates a new…

Victim Family To File Complaint on the Airport Walkway Incident

The relatives of a woman, who tragically lost her left leg in a moving walkway…

TAT Launches Wellness Tourism Initiative: ‘Discover the New You’

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is thrilled to announce the launch of the 'Discover…

Thai Stock Exchange Recovers As New House Speaker Elected

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) made a modest recovery as investors responded positively to…

AoT: Suvarnabhumi Airport New Terminal Will Open in September

The Airports of Thailand (AoT) is poised to unveil the new SAT-1 satellite passenger terminal…

Thailand’s New House Speaker Set To Be Selected on July 4th

The new House speaker's election is scheduled for July 4, amidst the ongoing deadlock between…

A 4.5-Magnitude Quake Strikes Northern Thailand on Thursday

An early Thursday morning earthquake, registering a magnitude of 4.5, shake up northern Thailand, causing…

Senator Says Pita to Gain Fewer Than Five Votes in PM Election

Pita Limjaroenrat, the Move Forward Party's (MFP) head and candidate for prime minister, is expected…

Two Thai Dishes Ranked Among 50 Best-Rated Chicken Dishes

Two renowned dishes from Thailand have been honoured as part of the 50 Best Rated…

Deputy PM Wissanu Dismisses Court’s Request on MFP Petition

On Tuesday, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam dismissed the significance of the Constitutional Court's move.…

Parties To Discuss Backup Plans for Failure in Forming Coalition

The upcoming meeting this Thursday, June 29, will involve the eight prospective coalition parties discussing…

Firms ‘Rainbow Wash’ for Profit, Neglect Real LGBTQ+ Support

Advocates for LGBTQ+ rights in Thailand criticize businesses for profiteering from Pride Month merchandise while…

Additional Nominees Possible for Thai Prime Minister Position

The next prime minister's parliamentary selection could see more nominees beyond Pita Limjaroenrat of the…

TAT’s New Muay Thai Campaign Aims To Increase Tourism Surge

The Thailand Tourism Authority (TAT) is set to host a series of "Amazing Muay Thai…

Korean Tourists Visiting Thailand Projected to Hit 1 Million by Q3

The anticipated number of Korean visitors to Thailand is set to reach 1 million during…

Two Thai Eateries Join World’s 50 Best Restaurants List 2023

The Spanish city unveiled The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023 on Tuesday evening, marking not…

Pattaya Unveils Four Ambitious Monorail Plans to Tackle Traffic

In a move to tackle road congestion, the city administration of Pattaya has unveiled ambitious…

Phuket’s Bid To Host Specialized Expo Fails, Belgrade Victorious

On Wednesday, following four stages of voting by member countries, the Paris-based Bureau International des…

EC Demands Further Evidence for Pita’s iTV Share Allegations

The Election Commission (EC) has announced that further evidence and statements are necessary to investigate…

Endorsed MPs Set To Convene: New PM Will Be Named by July

The official inauguration of the new parliament is anticipated to occur within 15 days, following…

Myanmar Earthquake Shakes Buildings in Thailand on Monday

A sequence of earthquake, originating from the southern coastal region of Myanmar, were distinctly noticeable…

Tak: Three Officials Under Fire Over 30m Baht ‘Pink ID’ Scandal

Ongoing investigations are underway regarding three Thai officials from the Registration Department in the Mae…

Financial Opportunities Await if Phuket Selected for Expo 2028

The nation that has been selected to host the Specialised Expo 2028 will soon be…

Thai Bureau Chief Caught Red-Handed In Major Illegal Oil Case

The head of the Excise Department's Prevention and Suppression Bureau was implicated in an instance…

Pita To Make Chiang Mai ASEAN Center To Fight PM2.5 Pollution

The government under the leadership of the Move Forward Party (MFP) is planning to position…

Thailand’s Economy Poised To Beat BoT’s Forecast Predictions

The Thai National Bank anticipates GDP growth surpassing their predictions, driven by the new government's…

Thai Industry Sentiment Index Drops Amidst Coalition Delay

A continued delay in the formation of a new coalition government is partially responsible for…

Pita Declares Himself ‘Executor’, Refutes iTV Shares Allegations

Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), is now facing stricter scrutiny over…

Thailand’s Yellow Line Free Trial Extended Service Hours and Stops

The Thailand Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) recently announced their decision to extend the Yellow…

July Outlook: Minimal Rainfall Predicted Most Part of Thailand

Even though it's currently the monsoon season in Thailand, the weather forecast predicts no rain…

Thai PM Prayut Says Thaksin’s Return Plans Are a Police Matter

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha stated that the self-imposed exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's intention…

Thailand Unveils First-Ever Pet-Friendly Cinema Near Bangkok

A cuddly white cat in a yellow dress claimed a spot on top of a…

British Man Completes 1,000km Pattaya to Phuket Charity Walk

The thought of walking 1,000 kilometres may be intimidating to most, but not to James…

Shutdown of iTV May Safeguard MFP Pita’s Prime Ministerial Bid

The leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), Pita Limjaroenrat, took one step closer to…

Move Forward Party Overcomes First Petitions for Dissolution

Four recent petitions and a dissolution request for the Move Forward Party (MFP) have been…

70 Phuket Residents Experience Widespread Diarrhea Outbreak

Over 70 students and local residents in Phuket were struck by a nasty bout of…

Great News! Thai Citizens Can Now Visit Canada Without Visa

On Tuesday this week in Winnipeg, Canada, Sean Fraser, the head of Ministry of Immigration,…

Ex-Beauty Pageant’s Rapid Thai Police Rank Sparks Suspicions

A rapid rise of an ex-beauty pageant participant, who jumped from the role of police…

40 Police Officers Transferred Over ‘Bribe Stickers’ Scandal

Roughly 40 highway officers suspected of participating in a scheme involving the acceptance of payoffs…

Phuket Eyes Victory in Race To Host “Specialised Expo 2028”

Numerous individuals in Thailand are eagerly awaiting the decision on whether Phuket will be chosen…

Family Urges Thaksin to Return After New Government Forms

The Shinawatra family wishes for the ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, presently in exile, to delay…

MFP Questioned Over Hammer and Sickle on Campaign Poster

The progressive political organization, The Move Forward Party (MFP), recently found itself questioned by the…

Doubts Rise for Prayut Chan-O-Cha As PM Term Nears End

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha conveyed his doubts regarding his prospects of coming back…

Paternity Leave Extended to 15 Days for Male Government Staff

The government has expanded the provision of paternity leave, offering male government employees 15 days…

Pita Sells iTV Shares, But Still Faces Possible Disqualification

The leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), Pita Limjaroenrat, has allegedly divested his holdings…

Phuket’s Crime-Free Project Arrests Many Visa Overstayers

The acclaimed initiative to maintain a crime-free environment in Phuket has demonstrated its effectiveness, having…

Major Parties Dismiss Proposal of Forming a National Coalition

The United Thai Nation, Pheu Thai and Move Forward Parties have all dismissed a proposal…

900kg of Crystal Meth Seized From Boat Bound for Australia

Law enforcement officials have arrested six narcotics traffickers and seized 909 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine,…

Department of Tourism Releases Rules for Cancelled Trip Refunds

The Department of Tourism in Thailand recently provided clear guidance regarding refund policies for travellers.…

Highway Bribery Exposed – Police Chief Admits Corruption

The Head of National Police, Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas, has acknowledged the longstanding practice of…

MFP Leader Pita’s Shareholding Case: Potential for New Election

The future of Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), hangs in…

Surge in Tourist Tax Refunds Following Thailand’s Reopening

Tax refunds for tourists have experienced a significant surge since Thailand reopened completely in June…

Free Ride!: Elevated MRT Yellow Line Starts Running On Saturday

The MRT Yellow Line, positioned above ground, will commence free trial operations starting this Saturday,…

Coalition Forms Committee for Power Transfer: MFP Takes Lead

The coalition of eight parties, spearheaded by the Move Forward Party (MFP), has established a…

Alcohol Sales Ban Nationwide On Visakha Bucha Day, June 3

This coming Saturday, June 3, the sale of alcohol will be nationally prohibited due to…

Matthew Dupre: Suspected Hitman Returns to Thailand for Trial

Matthew Dupre, a suspected hitman implicated in the assassination of a Canadian mobster in Phuket…

Court Can Suspend MFP Leader Over Media Share Ownership

The Constitutional Court holds the power to put a temporary hold on the activities of…

Woman in Chiang Rai Climbs Up Radio Tower To “Enjoy the View”

Yesterday evening, an elderly woman from Chiang Rai was safely brought down after ascending a…

MFP Promises Protection For Certified Marijuana Businesses

On Thursday, the Move Forward Party (MFP) assured certified marijuana cultivators and cannabis business entrepreneurs…

Pheu Thai Party to Rebrand After Losing May 14 Election

The Pheu Thai Party is actively pursuing a makeover with a particular emphasis on amplified…

Senators Remain Uncertain on Backing Pita for Prime Minister

A significant portion of senators remain indecisive about supporting Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita…

MFP Coalition’s Commitment to Protect Constitutional Monarchy

The Move Forward Party (MFP) has provided assurances that the policies of its government will…

T-OSH Organizes the ‘OSH Avenue International Conference 2023’

The Thailand Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (T-OSH), that operates under the Ministry of…

Support Grows for Pita’s Prime Minister Bid Among Senators

The support for Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), in his…

Court Releases Teen Held on 112 Charge After 50 Days Detention

On Thursday afternoon, a 15-year-old girl was freed after spending 50 days in detention for…

Move Forward Party Seeks Senate Support for Coalition

The Move Forward Party (MFP) is attempting to persuade senators to support its leader Pita…

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Stays Silent on Political Future Plans

The outgoing Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, did not reveal his political plans following Sunday's general…

Hurdles Ahead: Move Forward Party’s Coalition Bid Challenges

The attempt by the Move Forward Party (MFP) to create a ruling coalition might face…

Thais Must Provide Reasons for Not Voting or Risk Losing Rights

The Election Commission this morning issued a reminder to eligible voters: those who didn't cast…

Pita Limjaroenrat Vows to Reform Thailand After Winning Election

In his initial public address following the unexpected victory of his upstart political party last…

Thai Army Chief Reassures No Future Coups Under His Watch

On Thursday, Gen Narongpan Jittkaewtae, the Army Chief, affirmed his commitment to non-intervention, stating that…

Thai Hip-Hop Group Releases New Song, Urging Youth to Vote

The renowned Thai hip-hop group, recognized for their lyrical content, has recently released a fresh…

Former Monk and Associates Accused of Embezzling Millions

Authorities have discovered additional funds and gold bars valued at roughly 100 million baht concealed…

Thailand’s Election Commission Under Fire After Voting Mishap

Thailand’s election officials assure there is no cause for concern regarding Sunday’s election, as they…

Suspected Thai Serial Killer’s Tea Bags Contain Cyanide Traces

Authorities have reported that a toxicology specialist discovered traces of cyanide in tea bags found…

“Am Cyanide”: Accused Serial Killer Charged with 11 Murders

Dubbed “Am Cyanide” by the press, the pregnant woman who is accused of being a…

Labour Day Protests: Workers Demand Higher Minimum Wage

Labor supporters and human rights advocates gathered at Government House on Monday, urging the government…

Thaksin’s Recent Tweet About Grandchild Seen As Political Move

Scholars think a recent tweet by the fugitive ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was a political…

80 Indian Nationals Arrested in Pattaya Hotel Gambling Raid

Eighty Indian gamblers were among individuals arrested by authorities during a raid at a high-end…

Thai Students Share Horrific Journey on Flight From Sudan

A group of Thai citizens returned home on Thursday evening after fleeing the civil war…

Prayut to Tighten COVID-19 Measures Amid Surging Cases

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha directed health officials in key tourist areas to keep a close…

Thai PM Urges Athletes to Avoid Politics During 2023 SEA Games

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has advised the Thai team for the 2023 SEA Games in…

Thai Nationals Evacuated From Sudan To Reach Bangkok Today

The initial group of Thai evacuees from Sudan is anticipated to reach Bangkok on a…

Thai Dentist in Traditional Dress Sets London Marathon Record

A Thai dentist, aged 33, now holds the Guinness World Record for the "fastest marathon…

Wife of Senior Cop Arrested Over Suspicion of Serial Murders

A top-ranking police officer's spouse has been arrested for the homicide of a Kanchanaburi woman,…

Pattaya: Fatal Jet Ski Accident Claims Lives of Man and Child

A man aged 35 and a seven-year-old boy lost their lives in a jet ski…

Thailand’s XBB Strain: Boosters Urged Before Rainy Season

Approximately 52% of recent Covid-19 cases in Thailand are attributed to the XBB sub-strain of…

Prayut Hopeful for Comeback, but Willing To Accept Fate

The current Thai Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, has voiced his belief that his United Thai…

Boosters Are Recommended for Seniors As XBB.1.16 Emerges

Thailand has recently identified 27 instances of the novel Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16, leading authorities to…

Lin Hui: Beloved Giant Panda Dies at Chiang Mai Zoo Age 21

The well-beloved giant panda Lin Hui, a top draw at Chiang Mai Zoo, passed away…

Prayut Seeks Alternative Energy Sources To Tackle Soaring Bills

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha stated that the government is increasing efforts to discover…

Six Thai Suspects Arrested for the Abduction of Chinese Man

A prosperous Chinese individual was abducted from his apartment in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday. He…

PM Sued by 1,700 Residents of Chiang Mai Over Smog Issues

On Monday, around 1,700 individuals in Chiang Mai filed a lawsuit in the Administrative Court…

Pheu Thai Party Promises Thais Over 16 Handouts of 10k Baht

The Pheu Thai Party has pledged 10,000 baht payments to all Thai citizens 16 years…

Sergeant and Wife Arrested for Stealing Data of 55 Million Thais

On Friday, a military sergeant and his spouse were taken into custody for the alleged…

Tubing on the Pai River Given the Seal of Approval from TAT

The Tourism Administration of Thailand (TAT) has provided a safety update on the inner tubes…

Thai Women Keen To Improve Job Skills, New Study Reveals

A recent survey has revealed that more than half of Thai women over the age…

New Year Celebrations Not Cancelled, TAT Governor Says

As long as the government does not decide on any cancellations, the Tourism Authority of…

Pattaya New Year’s Event Will Not Feature Fireworks Display

The three-day New Year's celebration in Pattaya, which will be held at Bali Hai Pier…

Parliament Voted Against Bill To Revise Charter’s Chapter 14

On Wednesday, a joint sitting of Parliament rejected a constitutional amendment bill to revise the…

Russian Tourists Flock to Thailand, Air Travel Remains Patchy

Russia was one of the main source markets for the Thai tourism industry before the…

Prayut Hopes To Serve As PM for Two More Years

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha revealed he wants to stay in office for two…

Researchers Association Support the Cannabis and Hemp Bill

On Monday, the Association of Researchers of Thailand (ART) showed its support for the Cannabis…

Channels Complain World Cup TV Rights Allocation “Unfair”

On Monday, representatives of the Association of Digital Television Broadcasting (ADTEB) protested against the allocation…

2022 FIFA World Cup Local Broadcast Still in Doubt

According to the latest comments by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), the local…

Officials Defend Proposal To Allow Foreigners To Own Land

Interior Ministry Anupong Paojinda has defended the foreign land ownership proposal, arguing that the move…

General Prayut Denies Rumors About Early House Dissolution

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and General Prawit Wongsuwon, his deputy, spoke publicly about…

Democratic Party To Vote Against Bhumjaithai Party’s Cannabis Bill

On Wednesday, the Democratic Party said it would vote against the cannabis bill even though…

Cabinet Will Be Asked To Consider Extended Closing for Nightspots

The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to ask the cabinet to allow nightspots in certain…

Mandatory Mask-Wearing Order To Be Lifted Soon

The Public Health Ministry is expected to lift the face mask rules and cancel related…

Phuket Still Affected by Floods, Power Outages, and Mudslides

On Wednesday, Phuket again faced landslides, flooding, and power outages caused by persistent rains lashing…

Families of Pub Fire Victims Demand Action Against Officials

Relatives of the victims of the Mountain B pub fire are seeking legal action against…

Seat Capacity on Flights to Thailand Affected by World Cup

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has impacted seating capacity in Thailand during the peak…

Government Says Phuket Could Face More Flooding This Week

Officials have warned that Phuket could face more heavy rain and possible flooding in the…

Thailand Mourns: 37 Killed in Nong Bua Lamphu Nursery Attack

Thirty-seven people, mostly children, have been killed in a knife and gun attack at a…

Prayut Wants To Use Radios for Updating Flood-Hit Citizens

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has been heavily criticized for suggesting that transistor radios may be…

Health System To Add Services Preventing Unsafe Abortions

The Thai government has agreed to add services to prevent unsafe abortion to the national…

Constitutional Court Says General Prayut’s Tenure Ends in 2025

The Constitutional Court has ruled that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's term began on April 6,…

Health Groups Urge Government To Toughen Cannabis Rules

Health promotion groups have called on the government to impose tougher regulations on cannabis in…

Tropical Storm Noru To Hit Thailand on Thursday, Experts Say

Typhoon Noru, which hit the Philippines and is now threatening Vietnam, will weaken to a…

Efforts To Keep Scammers at Bay Stepped Up

Regulators and local authorities have stepped up efforts to combat online scams and other types…

Government Speeds Up Plans To Expand Airports

The government has sped up plans to expand domestic and international airports' facilities to receive…

Japan-Donated Train Carriages Ready To Operate Next Month

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) said that seventeen second-hand passenger train carriages from Japan…

Democrats Deny Rift With Bhumjaithai Over Cannabis Bill Withdrawal

Democrat leader Jurin Laksanawisit has denied rumors of a rift with coalition partner Bhumjaithai Party…

Flood Warning Issued As Chao Phraya Dam Increases Discharge Rate

The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has issued a new flood warning to provinces along the…

House of Representatives Votes To Withdraw Cannabis and Hemp Bill

The House of Representatives has decided to remove the Cannabis and Hemp Bill from its…

Supreme Court: Maya Bay Must Be Restored by Forestry Department

The Supreme Court has ordered the Forestry Department to restore Maya Bay, the popular Thai…

Supreme Court Upholds Rakesh Saxena’s 335-Year Prison Sentence

The Supreme Court has upheld lower courts' rulings against financier Rakesh Saxena, who has been…

NHSO Will No Longer Compensate for Covid-19 Jabs Side-Effects

The National Health Security Office (NHSO) announced that people experiencing side effects from Covid-19 vaccines…

New Document: Prayut Could Remain in Power Until 2025

General Prayut Chan-o-cha's tenure limit came under discussion again on Tuesday after a document believed…

Thailand and Vietnam Reach Deal for Fairer Rice Prices

Thailand and Vietnam reached an agreement to increase the glocal price of locally produced rice…

Maid Abuse Case Sparks Scrutiny of ISOC’s Recruitments

On Sunday, the opposition Pheu Thai Party demanded acting prime minister and Internal Security Operations…

Protesters Ask King To Solve Mon Cham Resort Conflict

A crowd plans to protest in Bangkok to call on His Majesty the King to…

Royalist Files Complaint Against German Over Protest Against PM

A royalty group key member has called on the authorities to take action against a…

Raid on Unsafe Chiang Rai Pub Finds 325 Minors

Chiang Rai police raided a popular nightspot in the Muang district early on Saturday, finding…

BOI Is Officially Accepting Applications for Long-Term Visas

Thailand's Board of Investment has started accepting applications from wealthy and high-potential foreigners who want…

Prayut’s Legal Team Disputes Tenure Limit Before Court

Deputy Prime Minister Wissany Krea-ngam confirmed that General Prayut Chan-o-cha's legal team had filed a…

Nespresso Renews Sustainability-Focused Partnership With Wonderfruit

Two years after partnering with Wonderfruit, Nespresso remains committed to its sustainable philosophy. The premium…

CCSA Says Severe Covid-19 Case Figures Still Decreasing

The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) clarified that the number of seriously ill patients…

Thai YouTuber “Nutty” Wanted for 2-Billion-Baht Forex Scam

The Thai Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant against a popular YouTuber who reportedly…

Prawit Chairs First Cabinet Meeting As Caretaker Prime Minister

On Tuesday, deputy prime minister and caretaker prime minister Prawit Wongsuwon chaired his first weekly…

Protests Against Prime Minister Must Continue, Activists Declare

Anti-government activists have called for people to keep demonstrating to push for General Prayut Chan-o-cha's…

Thai Operators See Signs of Revival in Chinese Market

Tour operators and airlines have seen positive signs from the Chinese market as the country…

Govt Announces 5% Increase for Minimum Wage, Effective October

The government has decided to raise the local minimum wage by 5% from October 1…

Prayut To Continue Serving As Defense Minister Despite Criticism

General Prayut Chan-o-cha has ignored calls for him to step down as defense minister, insisting…

Appeal Court Upholds Death Sentence Against Banyin

On Thursday, the Court of Appeal upheld the Criminal Court's death sentence against former deputy…

Instant Noodles’ Price per Pack Increases by One Baht

The Commerce Ministry has approved a request by instant noodle makers to increase their products'…

Constitutional Court Suspends Prayut, Prawit Takes Over As Acting PM

The Constitutional Court has voted to suspend General Prayut Chan-o-cha from his duties as Prime…

Deputy PM Says Gen Prayut Will Stay Despite Court’s Ruling

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said the prime minister and his cabinet would remain in…

Epac to Extend Discounts on Cooking Gas and Power Prices

On Monday, the Energy Policy Administration Committee (Epac) agreed to extend the subsidies for cooking…

Election Commission Throws Out Petition on Prayut’s Tenure Limit

On Monday, the Election Commission (EC) dropped a petition seeking a court ruling on Prime…

New Visas Expected To Attract Europe’s Wealthy Citizens and Digital Nomads

The Thai government expects to receive applications for its 10-year golden visa scheme aimed at…

Thaksin Denies Rumors of Secret Deal With PPRP

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra denied negotiating a deal with the ruling Palang Pracharath Party…

Commerce Minister To Consider 2-Baht Price Hike for Instant Noodles

Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit has asked the Internal Trade Department to consider instant noodle makers'…

Opposition Asks Constitutional Court To Define When Prayut’s Tenure Ends

The opposition formally asked the Constitutional Court to define when Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's eight-year…

At Least 17 Southern Spots Attacked by Arson and Bombs

Insurgents launched coordinated attacks on gas stations and convenience stores in at least 17 locations…

Mountain B Pub’s Actual Owner Surrenders to Police

The actual owner of the Mountain B pub, which burned down and killed at least…

Energy Regulator Approves Rise in Electricity Price to All-Time High

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved a proposal to bring the electricity price to…

Casino Legalization May Occur As Plan Gains Public Support

A bitter dispute over the controversial legalization of Thai casinos appears to be close to…

China Sends Fighter Jets and Bombers for Joint Exercise With Thailand

China's air force announced it would send fighter jets and bombers for a joint exercise…

Government Plans to Extend Full Moon Party Until 4:00 am

The Tourism and Sports Ministry expects the Full Moon Party's duration to be extended by…

Sri Lanka’s Ousted President Advised Against Leaving Bangkok Hotel

Ousted Sri Lanka's president Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been advised by Thai police not to leave…

Bangkok Is Top Choice As Flight Searches From Hong Kong Jump

Travel company Expedia Group revealed that online searches for flights out of Hong Kong had…

Cabinet Allocates 1,032-Rai Land To Create Eastern Airport City

On Tuesday, the cabinet allocated 1,032 rai of land in the Eastern Airport Cty (EECa)…

Sri Lanka’s Ousted President To Remain in Thailand for Now

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said that Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa would remain in…

Prawit Backs Prayut To Serve As PM for Two More Years

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has endorsed General Prayut Chan-o-cha, hoping the prime minister would…

Thaksin Favored by Central Tax Court’s Ruling on B17bn Case

The Central Tax Court ruled in favor of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, reversing the…

Burnt Sattahip Pub’s Owner Released on Bail

On Monday, the Pattaya Provincial Court approved bail for the owner of the Sattahip pub…

Thaksin Seeks Reconciliation if Allowed Return, Daughter Says

Thaksin Shinawatra's daughter said that her father would like reconciliation if he is allowed to…

Govt Addresses Rise in Monkeypox Infections After 4th Case Detected

The Public Health Ministry has been forced to take control and treatment measures after Thailand…

Sattahip Pub’s Owner Admits Fault in Deadly Fire

The owner of a pub that burst into flames in Sattahip has been arrested and…

Govt Could Extend Entertainment Venues’ Opening Hours Until 4 Am

The Tourism and Sports Ministry revealed its plans to extend entertainment venues' opening hours until…

Fire in Chon Buri Illegal Pub Kills 14, Injures 38

At least 14 people were killed and 38 injured in a fire at an illegally…

Thailand Should Stay Neutral Over US-China Conflict, Academics Say

Thailand should remain neutral and reaffirm its commitment to a balanced foreign policy as tensions…

German Tourist Becomes Thailand’s Third Monkeypox Case

Thailand has reported its third monkeypox, said the Department of Disease Control's director-general Dr. Opas…

State Subsidies Could Hamper Thailand’s Economic Recovery

The Ukraine-Russia war's consequences hit every country in the world, including Thailand, prompting officials to…

Nok Air Pilot Asked To Explain Why Passengers Remained Aboard

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) announced that it would summon the captain of…

Nok Air Suspends Flights After Plane Slid off Runway

On Saturday night, a Nok Air Boeing 737-800 slid off the runway while landing at…

Prayut Urges People Not To Panic Over Monkeypox Infections

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged the public not to worry after health officials revealed…

Two Bodies Found Inside Fresh Grave in Nakhon Ratchasima Forest

On Thursday night, residents at the Chok Chai district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, found the bodies…

Debt Collector Slaps Woman with Durian, Causing Bloody Face

A woman sustained injuries in her face after a debt collector hit her with a…

Elderly Man Mistakingly Declared Dead in 1997 Given New ID

An elderly man mistakenly declared dead in 1997 finally received a national identity card over…

Travel Industry Still Struggles Despite Easing of Restrictions

While overseas travel started to pick up after strict Covid-19 restrictions were lifted worldwide, tour…

Disease Control Department: No Higher Alert on Monkeypox

On Monday, the Thai government decided not to raise the alert level on monkeypox as…

Govt To Consider Highest Alert Level Over Monkeypox

On Monday, a committee of medical experts will meet to decide whether to impose the…

Gen Prayut and Ten Cabinet Ministers Win No-Confidence Vote

On Saturday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and ten other ministers won a no-confidence vote after…

Police Searching for Missing Nigerian Monkeypox Patient

Thai authorities have launched an operation to find the country's first monkeypox case after a…

Police Launch Point System To Restrain Driving Infractions

The Royal Thai Police announced it plans to launch a driver's license points system early…

Opposition Says Cannabis Policy Violates International Law

Opposition politicians said Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul had caused social problems and violated several…

COVID-19 Vaccines Saved Almost 500,000 Lives, Says Report

A report from Mahidol University has estimated that the Covid-19 vaccination campaign rolled out in…

Pegasus Spyware Infiltrated Thai Democracy Activists’ Devices

The controversial Israeli "Pegasus" spyware targeted dozens of Thai pro-democracy activists during the anti-government protests…

Thailand To Allow Foreigners To Hold Land Ownership

The Thai government has announced that it would allow high-income foreigners to fully own land…

Experts Warn Against Cannabis-Based Foods and Snacks

The Medical Council of Thailand has issued a warning against cannabis-based foods and snacks, arguing…

Covid-19 Patients Asked To Self-Isolate for Ten Days

The Public Health Ministry has asked Covid-19 patients who are self-isolating at home to comply…

Army Helicopter Crash Injures Seven, Including Commander

An army helicopter crashed into a tree during an emergency landing, injuring the 4th Army…

Police Rescue Hostage, Shoot Homeless Suspect in Shoulder

On Thursday morning, Muang district police rescued a woman taken hostage by an armed homeless…

Two Government Officials Surrender in Child Sex Trafficking Case

On Monday, two officers turned themselves in after it was discovered they were allegedly involved…

Govt Plans to Make Thailand a Regional Hemp Hub

The Thai government expects to turn the country into a manufacturing center for hemp products…

Seriously Ill Patients Number Expected To Rise During Long Holiday

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) revealed that the number of severely ill Covid-19 patients…

Tourist Spots Prepare for Over 70,000 During Long Holiday

Tourist officials said over 70,000 visitors were expected to visit the country's most popular destinations…

One Tourist Found Dead, One Missing off Koh Chang

A Spanish female tourist and her companion, a male French national, were reported missing in…

State of Emergency Extended as Subvariants Drive Covid Surge

The government announced that it would extend the state of emergency until late September to…

General Prayut Unveils Plan to Boost Everyone’s Prosperity

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has asked Thais to remain united as the government launches Thailand’s…

Hoteliers Speak Out Against Government’s Plan to Set Dual Prices

Hoteliers have criticized the government's plan to establish dual prices for foreign and local tourists,…

BMA To Promote Wet and Dry Waste Recycling in Bangkok

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) unveiled plans to promote recycling among Thai households by encouraging…

Deputy PM Anutin Seeks To Attract High-Spending Tourists

On Monday, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul called on tour operators to focus on high-spending…

Ex-British Soldier Shoots Himself Dead at Pattaya Gun Range

A former British soldier shot himself in the head in front of the horrified staff…

“Robin Hood” in Undies Arrested After Robbing Banana IT Store

A man wearing only undies was arrested after stealing several mobile phones from Banana IT…

China Encouraged To Increase Investment Volume in Thailand

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has encouraged the Chinese government to increase its investment in Thailand,…

Government Should Bring Back Covid-19 Measures, Experts Say

Communicable disease experts have recommended that the government reimpose mandatory mask-wearing and other strict disease…

Thailand’s Tourism Challenges Even With Covid Restrictions Lifted

The Thai tourism industry's recovery still faces many challenges, including the absence of large number…

CCSA Postpones Plan To Downgrade COVID-19 Status to Endemic

Health officials have deferred the plan to downgrade Covid-19 for at least another week amid…

Former Deputy Minister Sentenced to Death Over Judge’s Brother Murder

On Friday, the Appeals Court sentenced to death a deputy commerce minister who was first…

Myanmar War Jet Causes Panic after Crossing into Thailand’s Air Space

Residents of the Phop Phra district were terrorized by a Myanmar fighter plane that crossed…

Gen Prayut Calls for Unity To Keep Thailand “Moving Forward”

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Thailand needs unity to move forward, comparing the country to…

Phuket Logs 1.7m Tourists and 28.27% Hotel Booking Rate Until June

According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Phuket has welcomed over 1.7 million visitors…

Thai Govt Is Ready To Usher In Post-Pandemic Era on Friday

Permanent Secretary for Public Health Kiattiphum Wongrajit said the government is ready to mark Thailand's…

Health Minister Anutin Tests Positive for COVID-19 After Trip Abroad

Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul have been diagnosed with Covid-19 upon…

COVID-19 Hospital Admissions Rise As BA.4 and BA.5 Sub-Variants Spread

Experts predict that Thailand could see an increase in Covid-19 cases in the coming weeks…

Malaysian Visitors Projected To Outnumber Indian Tourists in Thailand

Now that Thailand has reopened to international tourists and is set to drop the Thailand…

Govt Declares Thailand a “Green Zone,” Lifting Travel and Business Restrictions

Thailand has been finally declared a green zone (under surveillance), meaning that business operations and…

Man Stabs Ex-Wife to Death in Surin School Classroom

On Thursday, a man killed his ex-wife at a school in Prasat district and then…

Experts Warn Cannabis Consumption Could Cause Heart-Related Diseases

People who consume cannabis could be at risk of developing coronary heart disease and other…

Daruma Sushi Owner Arrested at Suvarnabhumi for Alleged Public Fraud

On Wednesday morning, local police arrested Daruma Sushi restaurant chain's franchisor at Suvarnabhumi airport for…

Daruma Sushi Owner Flees Thailand After Fraud Claims

The owner of Daruma Sushi Co in Thailand has fled the country after receiving multiple…

Thailand Could Benefit From Global Food Shortages, FTI Says

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said global food shortages could benefit Thai food exporters…

Thai Police Arrest Accomplice in Thai Couple’s Murder in Taiwan

Thai police have arrested a suspected accomplice in the murder of a Thai couple in…

US Defense Secretary’s Visit Reaffirms Thailand’s Major Role in Asia-Pacific’s Security

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's visit to Thailand last week reaffirms the country's significant role…

Kla Party Asks Government To Scrap Booze Ban From 2–5pm

Kla Party's secretary-general Atavit Suwannapakdee said scrapping the ban on alcohol sales from 2:00 p.m.…

Thailand Urges Selfie-Crazy Tourists to Stop Damaging Tree on Trat Islet

Thai authorities have asked tourists to be more careful with a lone tree on a…

Thailand Pass To Be Scrapped, Outdoor Masks No Longer Required

On Friday, the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced that Thailand was ready to…

Government Limits Cannabis Use to Adults Over 20

The government has responded to complaints about decriminalizing cannabis by limiting access to marijuana to…

Household Cooking Gas To Increase Gradually Until September

The Energy Policy Administration Committee (Epac) announced a three-month gradual increase in the price of…

Officials Hail Cannabis Legalization but Call for Stricter Control Law

On Tuesday, Public Health Minister Anutin Charvirakul hailed cannabis decriminalization as a success, describing the…

Parliament Passes Marriage Equality Bill and 3 Related Bills

Parliament passed the first reading of the marriage equality bill in a historic move on…

Opposition Files No-Confidence Motion Against Eleven Ministers

On Wednesday, opposition parties in the House of Representatives filed a no-confidence motion against 11…

Appeal Court Upholds Prison Sentence for Pareena Kraikupt

The Appeal Court has upheld a lower court ruling against former Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP)…

Thai Police Launch Multiple Raids To Dismantle Gun Trading Network

On Monday, officers from the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) police launched multiple operations in Bangkok,…

Investigation Launched Against Politician Over Khao Yai Land

Thai police have launched an investigation against a politician's family living in Prachin Buri province,…

TAT and Tourists Operators To Propose Easing Current Visa Rules

Tour operators and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have agreed to submit a proposal…

Govt Postpones 300-Baht-Fee for Foreign Tourists Arriving by Land

The Tourism and Sports Ministry announced that the 300-baht-tourism-fee implementation had been postponed until at…

Cannabis Recreational Use Is Still Banned, Anutin Warns

Public Health Ministry clarified that people who use marijuana to get high could face severe…

200kg of Crystal Meth Found Hidden in Ancient Statues Replicas

At least 201 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine pills have been seized after local police discovered…

Joe Ferrari and Subordinates Given Life Sentence for Drug Suspect Killing

On Wednesday, the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct sentenced the former chief of…

Supreme Court Reiterates Jaroon Wimool is 2017 B30m Lottery Winner

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a retired policeman, confirming that he owned the…

Thailand To Be First Southeast Asian Country To Allow Gay Marriage

The Cabinet backed a Civil Partnership Bill and its legal amendments, allowing same-sex couples to…

Oil Fuel Fund Office Increases Diesel Price, Cuts Gasohol Levy

The Oil Fuel Fund Office board has announced that the retail price of standard diesel…

Cannabis Decriminalization Brings Vast Opportunities for Farmers and Businesspeople

Cannabis will be removed from the Category 5 narcotics list on Thursday, allowing people to…

Cabaret Shows Back to Life As Pattaya Nighttime Venues Reopen

The beach town of Pattaya has received an avalanche of Thai and foreign visitors eager…

Police Launch Probe Over 59 Rohingya Dumped off Satun Mainland

Thai police have launched an investigation to find out who abandoned 59 Rohingya boaters on…

Thailand Seen As Potential Leading Country in the Metaverse

Professional services provider Accenture has described Thailand as a country with the potential to become…

Airports and Airlines Should Optimize Response to Crowds, CAAT Says

Airlines and airports must make urgent adjustments to avoid long queues for flights after high…

Phuket Says People Must Still Wear Masks in Public

Phuket authorities have rescinded the order relaxing mandatory mask-wearing after Provincial Governor Narong Woonciew issued…

Prayut Seeks Japan’s Support To Make Thailand a Global EV Hub

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the government is seeking stronger support from Japan to build…

Parliament Backs B3.18tn Budget Bill for the New Fiscal Year

On Friday, Parliament voted to approve a budget bill for the 2023 fiscal year starting…

New Online Lottery Ticket Sales Have Exceeded Expectations

The sale of lottery tickets digitally that started on Thursday morning through the Paotang mobile…

Investigation Continues Into Webcam Model’s Patong Death

Thai police have revealed that the tourist who fell 80ft from a Phuket apartment was…

Briton Convicted Over ‘Body in Suitcase’ Murder From 2014

A Kanchanaburi court has sentenced a British man to eight years in prison over a…

Companies Unready To Comply With New Data Protection Law

Thailand's first and controversial personal data protection law comes into force today despite being postponed…

Nightspots Operators Frustrated by Limited June 1st Reopening

Operators of Bangkok's nighttime venues have criticized tight controls on operating hours a day before…

Thailand Could Drop Mask-Wearing Mandate in Mid-June

Thailand could drop its face mask mandate from next month, the Public Health Ministry's permanent…

Pepsi Announces a Two Baht Price Rise Per Unit in Thailand

Pepsi announced that its bottles and cans prices would increase by up to 2 baht…

Victoria’s Secret Agrees To Pay Thai Factory’s Sacked Workers .3M

Victoria’s Secret Agrees To Pay Thai Factory’s Sacked Workers $8.3M

Laid-off workers at a factory that produced lingerie for Victoria's Secret will receive US$8.3 million,…

Health Officials Monitor 12 People for Possible Monkeypox Exposure

Twelve people are under surveillance after traveling with a person who tested positive for monkeypox,…

Thailand Classifies Monkeypox as a Communicable Disease

Thailand has raised the alert level for monkeypox, classifying it as a communicable disease that…

Tourism Operators Worried Over Response to Long Weekend

Tour operators are pessimistic about local travelers' lukewarm response to this weekend's four-day holiday after…

Finance Ministry Considers Cutting Diesel Excise Tax to 1 Baht

Thailand's Finance Ministry announced that it would consider a government proposal to cut the excise…

Public Health Committee Seeks COVID-19 Measures for Nighttime Venues

On Wednesday, the public health committee ordered the Department of Disease Control (DDC) to define…

Bangkok Voters Already Know Who They Want As Governor

Suan Dusit's latest poll suggests that surprises on polling day are unlikely, as Bangkok's residents…

Former Abbot Returns 600k Baht to Temple After Sex Scandal

A former abbot involved in a sex scandal has returned 600,000 baht borrowed from his…

Man Faces Eight Charges After Sneaking Into Suvarnabhumi Airport

On Tuesday, Suvarnabhumi airport's authorities chased and arrested a motorcyclist who caused havoc after breaking…

Abhisit Under Fire Over Comments on Pheu Thai’s Election Chances

Pheu Thai members have strongly criticized former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva over his remarks that…

Japan and Thailand Announce New Defense and Economy Deal

On Monday, Thailand and Japan announced new deals between the two nations, including a defense…

Central Chanthaburi Is Ready To Open Its Doors Today

Central Pattana Plc recently confirmed that Central Chanthaburi would finally open its doors today, May…

Former PM Thaksin Warns Coup-Makers Could Still Face Death Penalty

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has warned the nation's coup-makers that they could still…

German Found Alive in Thai Jungle a Week After Disappearing

A 75-year-old German pensioner was found alive in the Thai jungle seven days after she…

New Marina Project Sees Chon Buri As Luxury Vessels Host

The Transport Ministry unveiled plans to convert Sattahip district's Bang Sare tambon into a new…

Public Health Ministry Sets Up Center To Monitor Monkeypox

An emergency operations center has been set up to monitor the monkeypox virus in Thailand…

Schools Reopen, Experts Speak Out Over Covid Impact on Kids

Thai schools are set to reopen for the first time in over two years today,…

Minimum Wage Talks Continue Amid Parades for Labor Day

Unions continue to pressure Thai authorities to raise the minimum wage as hundreds of workers…

Met Department: Thailand’s Summer Starts on Wednesday

Thailand’s summer hot season has officially started today (Wednesday March 2nd), according to the government’s…

Police: No Evidence of Foul Play in Actor “Beam’s” Death

Police have found no evidence of murder in the death of actor Papangkorn "Beam" Lerkchaleampote,…

Day-5 PCR Test Scrapped From March 1 To Visit Thailand

Beginning next month, the government will reduce entry requirements for international visitors, responding to pressure…

Russia-Ukraine War Could Affect Thailand’s Tourism Recovery

The shelling of Russian troops against Ukraine will have repercussions in Thailand, impacting tourism businesses…

Suspect in Jimi “Slice” Sandhu Murder Arrested in Canada

A request for extradition to Thailand has been filed, after one of the suspects in…

Siriraj Hospital Give Wrong Corpse, Inform Family at Funeral

Staff from a Bangkok hospital stopped a funeral just before a body was about to…

Shane Warne’s Autopsy Released, Died of Natural Causes

Shane Warne's autopsy revealed that he died of natural causes, Thai police officials have announced…

Thai Citizens Sign Up at Ukraine Embassy To Fight in War

Thailand isn't exactly around the corner from Ukraine, so on paper it certainly isn't an…

Thai Evacuees From Ukraine Start To Arrive in Bangkok

Efforts to evacuate Thai nationals who were based in Ukraine, since the outbreak of a…

Thailand Sets Up Evacuation Center for Citizens in Ukraine

The Thai government has set up an evacuation center in Lviv, in western Ukraine, to…

Provincial Governors Ordered To Step Up Anti-Covid Measures

The Interior Ministry has ordered authorities in each Thai province to step up measures to…

Permission Granted To Repair Ruptured Submarine Oil Pipeline

Star Petroleum Refining Plc (SPRC) has finally obtained permission from the Thailand Marine Department to…

Study Shows Thailand’s Internet and Social Media Dependence

The "Digital 2022: Thailand" report has revealed that the country has a strong digital readiness…

Thailand Waives Long-Term Visa Holders’ Personal Income Tax

Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith announced that the cabinet had approved a personal income tax waiver…

South Korean Hotel Executive Found Dead in Tha Muang District

On Saturday, Tha Muang district authorities found a 38-year-old South Korean hotel executive dead inside…

Thailand Logs 16,462 Infections, Highest Case Toll Since August

Health authorities reported that Thailand had logged 16,462 new Covid-19 infections and 27 recent coronavirus-related…

Experts Refute “Formalin in Ice Cubes Causes Cancer” Claims

Thai health experts have spoken out on claims about a possible link between Thailand's cancer…

Health Experts Warn Dengue Fever Could Further Spread in Thailand

The Department of Disease Control has advised people to take steps to protect themselves from…

Government Plans Discussions for Travel Bubbles With Malaysia and China

Thai authorities plan to start talks with China and Malaysia to launch binational travel bubbles…

District Warns Drivers Could Be Jailed for Hitting Wild Elephants

Wildlife authorities have warned that motorists could face up to 10 years in prison and…

Prayut Says Inflation Has “Less Severe” Impacts on Thailand

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has responded to criticism against the government's failure to handle financial…

Bangkok Governor Candidates Oppose Concession Extension for Green Line

The four candidates running for Bangkok's governor have vehemently opposed the plan to extend the…

YouTube Star Discovers New Species of Tarantula in Thailand

Thai YouTuber and wildlife enthusiast JoCho Sippawat has surprised scientists with his recent find: he…

Thailand Eyes Additional Curbs As Covid-19 Cases Spike

The Public Health Ministry reported Friday morning that Thailand had logged 15,242 new Covid-19 cases…

Foreign Visitor Tourism Fee May Be Postponed Beyond April

The government has decided to delay a plan to charge foreign travelers a tourist fee…

Thai-Malaysia Border Reopening in March To Give Tourism Boost

Thai authorities plan to reopen the country's border with Malaysia in March, expecting to fuel…

Should PM Prayut Consider Switching to “Reserve” Party?

General Prayut Chan-o-cha must choose whether to remain in the ruling party Palang Pracharath as…

Labor Ministry Could Deny Amnesty’s Operating License

The Labor Ministry could deny the human rights organization Amnesty International Thailand a new operating…

Search for Vulnerable Three Legged Tiger in Kanchanaburi

Rangers and wildlife activists strive to rescue a wild tiger with a missing leg in…

Phuket Court Issues Arrest Warrants Over Gangster Murder

A Phuket court has issued arrest warrants for two Canadian nationals allegedly involved in an…

Siriraj Hospital Dean Says Omicron Could Hasten Pandemic’s End

Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital, Professor Dr. Prasit Watanapa, said the…

Fourth Dose Covid Vaccinations Ramped Up in Ten Provinces

Health authorities have accelerated Covid-19 vaccinations with fourth doses in tourism-dependent regions as Thailand prepares…

Government Attempt To Contain Gulf of Thailand Oil Slick

The Marine Department and the Royal Thai Navy have been ordered to take immediate action…

Phuket Police Hunt Two Suspects in Indian Gangster Murder

Phuket police have launched an investigation to find two men caught on security cameras when…

Thailand To Make Cannabis Legal, Scrap Possession Penalties

The Thai government plans to decriminalize cannabis, and the Kingdom is one step closer to…

Thai Cabinet Approves One-Year Visa for Medical Treatment

On Tuesday, the cabinet approved in principle a one-year Medical Treatment Visa that will allow…

Government Delays Nightlife Venues’ Reopening Until Mid-Jan

The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has stated that entertainment venues must remain closed…

Thailand Approves Plan to Replace PCR Tests with Antigen Testing

Vaccinated tourists who want to enter Thailand from 63 authorized countries and avoid the mandatory…

25 Houses Collapse After Land Subsidence in Bang Phli Area

Twenty-five houses in Bang Phli district collapsed when the land crumbled into a canal on…

British Tourist Killed, Another Injured Following Sickle Attack

A British tourist has been beheaded with a sickle and another was attacked by an…

Students Outraged by CUPT’s Advice on Admission Exams

On Friday, netizens expressed outrage and anger over responses from the Council of University Presidents…

Government May Revise Covid Restrictions As Case Toll Drops

On Tuesday, the Ministry of Public Health revealed the government was in discussion to lower…

Government Ends All Maximum Covid-19 Control Red Zones

The government has announced that they are eliminating the maximum Covid-19 control zones and increasing…

CCSA Considers Proposal To Reopen Thai-Malaysian Border

Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA)'s forward command, which deals with the pandemic situation in…

Thailand’s First Omicron Case: Residents Urged To Be Calm

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has called on Thais to remain calm after the first case…

Cabinet Approves Visa Changes To Lure Wealthy Foreigners

On Tuesday, the cabinet approved visa changes to attract wealthy foreigners in a bid to…

Ex-PM Thaksin Denies Supporting Anti-Monarchy Movements

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra denied allegations of funding movements against the Thai monarchy, calling…

Police Arrest Five Men Involved in Cocaine Trafficking Ring

Police arrested three Nigerians and two Thais for allegedly being involved in a transnational cocaine…

Chiang Mai Police Ban Pancake Seller From Wearing Skimpy Top

Chiang Mai police banned a pancake vendor from wearing skimpy garments after her sales soared…

Thailand Deports French Expat for Mocking Government

On Saturday, authorities denied re-entry to a French national who has mocked the Thai government,…

Thailand Lifts Curfew Ahead of December 1 Reopening

The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced yesterday that it would extend Thailand's state…

Apple Warns Thai Users About State-Sponsored Hack Attacks

On Wednesday, tech giant Apple Inc sent alert notifications to Thai government detractors, warning them…

Ten Chinese ‘Scammers’ Arrested for Call Center, Online Gambling

Bangkok authorities have arrested ten Chinese nationals allegedly involved in a call center scam and…

PayPal Announces New Rules Amid Relaunching in Thailand

On November 5, PayPal announced new requirements and changes in terms of customer agreements amid…

Police Believe Red Bull Heir ‘Boss’ Is Residing in Austria

Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, the millionaire Red Bull scion wanted for killing a police officer in…

Stolen B63m From Temple Funds Donations Returned to Abbot

On Tuesday, police confiscated about 63 million baht that the Wat Huai Duan's caretaker and…

Telecom Regulator To Scrutinize DTAC and True Joint Venture

Total Access Communication Plc (DTAC) and True Corporation Plc are set to meet with Thailand's…

Police Arrest Man Who Robbed Gold Shop Armed With Hammer

Police arrested a man for allegedly stealing gold necklaces worth nearly one million baht from…

Government Approves Request To Buy 30M More Pfizer Doses

On Tuesday, the Thai government approved a request by the Disease Control Department to acquire…

Thai Chamber of Commerce Has a Plan To Strengthen Economy

The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) is set to present Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha with…

Joe Ferrari and Six Others Deny ‘Torture Causing Death’ Charge

Thitisan "Joe Ferrari" Uttanaphon, a dismissed former superintendent of Nakhon Sawan police, admitted in court…

Army Puts Truck Fleet on Standby, Anticipating Truckers Strike

The Royal Thai Army's (RTA) First Division of the Royal Guards has designated a 34-truck…

Government Expects To Have 90m COVID-19 Vaccine Doses in 2022

Thailand expects to get at least 90 million Covid-19 vaccine doses next year, Public Health…

Private Sector To Propose Economic Measures to Prayut

Five regional chambers of commerce have developed measures to boost the economy, expecting to submit…

PM Prayut Defends CCSA’s Decision To Delay Nightlife Reopening

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has defended the government's decision to postpone Thai entertainment venues' reopening…

BMA Announces Locations and Restrictions for Loy Krathong Festivities

The Loy Krathong Festival 2021, set to be held today, must adapt to the "new…

Suspect Arrested For Shooting His 88-Year-Old Father Dead

On Tuesday night, police arrested a man who allegedly shot his father dead at his…

Cabinet Approves 20 Billion Baht Loan To Reduce Diesel Prices

On Tuesday, Thailand's cabinet approved a 20-billion-baht loan from the State Oil Fund to keep…

Joe Ferrari To Be Indicted in Drug Suspect’s Death Case

On Friday, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) chief said public prosecutors had decided to indict…

CCSA Orders Bars and Clubs To Stay Shut Until January 2022

The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced that nighttime entertainment venues must remain closed…

Crowd March To German Embassy, Protesting Against Absolute Monarchy

On Sunday, a crowd gathered at the German Embassy to protest against the monarchy. After…

Anger Over Discrimination of Isaan Natives on Clubhouse

Controversial messages from a Clubhouse group have caused an online feud between different Thai communities.…

Cybercrime Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Hacking Court’s Website

Authorities arrested a man in a northeastern province for allegedly hacking the Constitutional Court website.…

Government Plans To Expand Medical Arsenal for Covid-19

The Public Health Ministry said it plans to procure two types of oral antiviral drugs,…

Central Pattana Invests THB400 Million To Drive Thai Economy

Central Pattana Plc is ready to invest over 400 million baht in marketing during this…

Four Women Arrested After 50,000 Fake US 0 Bills Seized

Four Women Arrested After 50,000 Fake US $100 Bills Seized

Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapat, deputy national police chief, said that a suspect identified as Ms.…

UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss Touches Down in Thailand

The UK foreign secretary arrived in Bangkok on Tuesday (Nov. 9), expecting to meet with Thai authorities to "forge closer bilateral ties." According to the UK government's official website, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss' arrival in the Thai capital is part of her week-long tour in Southeast Asia amid efforts to deepen the UK's wider role in the region. Thailand is the UK foreign secretary's second stop after visiting Malaysia on Sunday. Ms. Truss will then travel to Indonesia, her last stop, the UK office said. On her two-day visit to…

Thailand Defends Lese Majeste Law at U.N. Rights Review

During Wednesday's United Nations rights review, Thailand's government defended its strict royal insults law after…

NACC Receives Petition Request Against Thaksin’s Daughter

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has received a petition to launch an investigation against Paethongtan…

Government Steps Up Efforts To Fix Thai Pass System Bugs

The government is looking into technical issues and delays related to the Thai Pass in…

Ex-Finance Minister Virabongsa Ramangkura Dies Aged 78

Virabongsa Ramangkura, an economics guru and minister –known for his labor in various governments, died…

Bill To Repeal Lese Majeste Law Gets Over 120,000 Signatures

Over 120,000 people have signed a proposal to repeal the controversial lese majeste law, expected…

Opposition Parties Spark Debate Over Lese Majeste Law’s Amendment

Nine national parties have discussed a recent call to revise the strict royal insult law,…

New Ferry Chon Buri-Songkhla Route To Be Launched Today

After a months-long delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a new ferry service with a…

Pattaya Police Raid Pub, Arresting at Least 30 Customers

On Wednesday night, police arrested at least 30 customers reportedly found drinking alcohol in a…

Lisa Is ‘Unavailable’ To Perform at New Year Countdown

South Korean management agency YG Entertainment announced that BLACKPINK's member Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban would not…

Thailand Reports First Case of Covid-19 Delta Plus Variant

Health officials have reported the first case of the Covid-19 Delta Plus variant in Thailand.…

12,000 Thai School Resumed On-Site Learning on Monday

On Monday, the Education Ministry reported that approximately 34% of Thailand's 35,000 public schools resumed…

Student Develops Blood Clots and Dies After Cross-Vaccination

A 20-year-old woman underwent brain surgery and died of a hemorrhagic stroke after receiving a…

First Batch of Moderna Covid Shots Have Arrived in Thailand

Thailand received the first Covid-19 vaccine batch from Moderna this week, on schedule. Lufthansa delivered…

Quarantine Restrictions Eased, Thailand Officially Reopens

Thailand officially reopened its borders to vaccinated tourists arriving by air from 63 countries after…

Officers Who Killed Drug Suspect Charged by Police

The Thai Royal Police Office has brought four charges against seven police officers involved in…

Officials Report 7,679 New COVID-19 Cases and 56 Deaths

On Wednesday morning, the Public Health Ministry said that Thailand had reported 7,679 new Covid-19…

Business Owners Ask To Include Nightlife in Thailand Reopening

Thailand's vast tourism business, which left the country 2 trillion baht in revenue after receiving…

Prime Minister Prayut Urges the Reopening of ASEAN Countries

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha asked other Asean members to reopen their borders and…

Government Probes Exported Counterfeit Medical Gloves Case

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered an inquiry into millions of counterfeit medical gloves allegedly…

Half-Million Moderna Doses To Arrive in Thailand Next Month

A half-million-dose batch of Moderna Covid-19 vaccines will arrive in Thailand in two weeks, raising…

CCSA Outlines Conditions for Quarantine-Free Holidays

On Friday, the government revealed the conditions that international travelers from low-risk countries must meet…

Reopening of Bars, Nightclubs in “Blue Zones” To Be Proposed

Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn announced that he planned to officially propose nightly entertainment…

Excitement on Social Media Over Flooded Riverside Restaurant

Chao Phraya River's rising tide, reported this week, appeared to be another hurdle for businesses…

Countries Given Quarantine-Free Entry to Thailand Expands

Thailand will allow quarantine-free entry to travelers from 46 countries and territories, including the U.S.,…

Victim in Joe Ferrari Case Died of Suffocation, Court Decides

On Wednesday, the Nakhon Sawan provincial court ruled that the drug suspect tortured with plastic…

Airports Prepared Ahead of Quarantine-Free Tourists’ Arrival

On Wednesday, government officials inspected Thailand's airports to see if they were ready to receive…

70% of Bangkokians Vaccinated, Country’s Daily Cases Drop

On Tuesday, the government said Bangkok had achieved the goal of fully vaccinating 70% of…

Thai Police Investigate 40,000 Online Banking Fraud Cases

Police have launched a comprehensive investigation after over 40,000 people lost at least 10 million…

Experts Say Thailand Lacks Plan To Deal With Haze Season

Environmental experts and academics claimed that Thailand is not ready to deal with the upcoming…

Residents Think Thailand Is Not Ready to Reopen, Poll Says

According to an opinion poll by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University or Suan Dusit Poll, most…

Russell Crowe Is in Bangkok Much to Social Media’s Interest

Hollywood actor Russell Crowe is currently in Thailand to start filming “The Greatest Beer Run…

Lisa, Andrea Bocelli To Perform at Thai Countdown Shows

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Ministry revealed that it planned to use a budget of 500-600…

Pattaya Plans For 5 Events To Mark Thailand’s Reopening

The Pattaya City Municipality has planned some major events to boost tourism as soon as…

Thailand To Reopen Five More Destinations From November

The government announced that another five Thai tourist destinations would reopen to foreign visitors from…

Thailand Develops Pass System To Replace CoE Requirement

The Foreign Affairs Ministry and the Digital Government Development Agency have developed the Thailand Pass,…

Baht, Travel Stocks Rally As Thailand Eases Tourism Restrictions

On Tuesday, the Thai baht experienced its biggest surge in the past two months after…

Government Confirms Imminent Easing of Covid-19 Restrictions

The Thai government confirmed that the quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated air travelers from five…

Blackpink’s Agency Under Fire Over Lisa Discrimination Claims

Fans of Blackpink, the popular k-pop group, have accused its agency YG Entertainment of mistreating…

Remembrance Ceremonies Held To Mark Late King’s Passing

The Thai Public Relations Department and the general public have organized events across the country…

Thai Authorities Warn Public Over Violence in “Squid Game”

On Sunday, Thai police warned the public that Netflix's South Korean series "Squid Game" has…

Thailand To Charge Arrivals 500 Baht Tourism Fee From 2022

The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to start charging a 500-baht fee to all travelers…

Most Thai Schools Set To Resume Operations on Monday

The Education Ministry announced that most Thai schools would reopen both fully and partially on…

Booze Ban Lifted in Bangkok and Other “Blue Provinces”

Restaurants in the capital and three other provinces have been authorized to sell alcohol from…

Prime Minister Seeks All Parties’ Cooperation for Thailand Reopening

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged companies and Thais to strictly adhere to disease control…

City Hall Clarifies Regulations for Alcohol Sales in Restaurant

On Saturday, the City Hall announced regulations for many Covid-19 restrictions' lifting expected to take…

Thousands Protest in Bangkok To Demand Lèse Majesté Law’s Repeal

On Sunday afternoon, anti-establishment protesters returned to Bangkok's streets to demand the monarchy's reform and…

Quarantine To End for Low-Risk Nations’ Vaccinated Visitors

The Thai government announced that it would end the quarantine requirements for vaccinated travelers from…

Nong Khae Police Raid Illegal Party, Arrest 220 Teenagers

On Monday, police raided a famous local entertainment venue in Saraburi province's Nong Khae district…

Couple in Chiang Mai Arrested For Making OnlyFans Videos

A couple in their 30s were arrested in Chiang Mai for having sex in public…

Authorities Monitor Developing Storms As Flooding Continues

Officials around the country are closely monitoring developing storms as floodwaters persist in northern and…

Medical Authorities Criticize Proposal To Allow E-Cigarettes

Thailand's Medical Association has slammed a proposal to legalize e-cigarettes made by Digital Economy and…

Chulabhorn Royal Academy Has Started Booster Jab Sign Ups

Thailand's Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA) announced that registrations for AstraZeneca booster shots had already started.…

High Demand As Apple’s iPhone 13 Goes on Sale Across Thailand

Thailand's mobile operators and IT retailers have been optimistic about the new iPhone 13's local…

Phuket’s Tourism Operators Ask Government To Reform COE

Phuket tourism operators have proposed some rule amendments to the government, including the certificate of…

Khon Kaen Rape Suspect Says He Was “High” at the Time

On Saturday, police said the suspect arrested for the assault and rape of a masseuse in Khon Kaen had claimed he was drugged when the incident occurred. The 37-year-old American man was identified only as Robert. Police arrested him at a hotel in Soi Nana near Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok five days after a 45-year-old woman was severely assaulted and raped at a traditional massage parlor in Khon Kaen's Muang district. Pol…

Thief Beaten to Death in Isaan, Swiss National Arrested

Police arrested a 63-year-old citizen at his Udon Thani home after he reportedly beat a…

Thailand To Start Vaccinating 5 Million Students On Monday

According to government figures, at least 3.68 million young people have requested to receive ARMn…

Riverside Communities Within Nonthaburi Province Flooded

Over the weekend, the swollen Chao Phraya river overflowed, flooding hundreds of homes in riverside…

Ministry of Transport Announces Taxi Hailing Apps Now Legal

Thailand's transport minister Saksayam Chidchob announced that the government had approved some rules to allow…

Government To Accelerate Inoculations of 210,000 Teachers

The Ministry of Education announced that it would speed up vaccinations to 210,000 teachers, expecting…

Japan Donates 300,000 More AstraZeneca Doses to Thailand

Thailand's Foreign Ministry announced that 300,000 Japan-donated AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine doses had arrived on Sunday,…

OnlyFans: Thai Couple Arrested for Sharing Sexual Content

On Monday night, Thai police arrested a young couple at a hotel in Bang Phli…

Bangkok and 11 Further Provinces On Alert Over Flood Risk

Authorities have warned that seasonal monsoon rains could worsen flooding, which has already hit a…

Heavy Flooding at Chaiyaphum Hospital, Patients Evacuated

On Sunday morning, Bamnet Narong Hospital in Chaiyaphum was flooded and suffered severe damages to…

Thailand To Reopen To More Vaccinated Tourists in November

Officials in Thailand have announced on Monday that the mandatory quarantine will be waived for…

Chaiyaphum Declares Flooded Districts As Disaster Zones

On Monday, Governor Wichian Chantaranothai said that all but two Chaiyaphum Province's districts had been…

Hotline Launches To Report Complaints of Price Gouging

The Commerce Ministry announced that it had set up a special national hotline that allows…

Daily Covid-19 Cases in Thailand Expected To Drop to 5,000

The Public Health Ministry said it expected the number of new Covid-19 cases to drop…

Government Takes Delivery of Two Million Pfizer Vaccine Doses

On Wednesday morning, the government announced that two million doses of the Pfizer mRNA vaccine…

Ex-Police Chief Investigated Over ‘Boss’ Hit-And-Run Case

A Royal Thai Police's special committee has launched an investigation against Pol General Somyos Pumphanmuang,…

Government Supporting 5G Technology To Benefit Economy

Thailand's government plans to support 5G network infrastructure and related technology's development, aiming to boost the country's economy and society after two devastating years of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, five core sectors will drive 5G technology and infrastructure: smart city, farming, healthcare, services, and tourism. During Friday's Bangkok Post Conference 2021, the virtual seminar titled "Shaping Tomorrow: Power of 5G and Technology Convergence," the minister spoke on the government's progress in developing 5G infrastructure. Mr. Chaiwut thanked 5G network providers and mobile operators for their efforts in helping Thailand adopt 5G platforms and solutions in various sectors after the government completed 5G spectrum licenses' auctions in February last year. …

CCSA To Discuss Entertainment Venues’ Gradual Reopening

The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said it would discuss a gradual reopening for…

Vaccinations Surpass 50m After 1.4m Logged on Mahidol Day

Yesterday, health officials reported that Thailand had surpassed 50 million Covid-19 vaccinations after a record…

Authorities Propose for Shorter Vaccinated Visitor’s Quarantines

On Thursday, Thailand's National Communicable Disease Committee said it planned to propose to authorities to…

CCSA Proposes “Dark Red Province” Easing of Restrictions

The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has announced plans to relax lockdown restrictions in…

Police Hunt Foreigner in Video ‘Using Feet To Prepare Bread’

Thai authorities have started hunting a man of a foreign appearance who was filmed preparing…

Phuket Police Raid Bangla Road Bars for Selling Alcohol

Phuket police have started raiding and charging bars in Patong for allegedly selling alcohol to…

Import Duty To Be Cut on Alcoholic Beverages and Cigars

The Customs Department announced that it has prepared to cut import duties on cigarettes and…

Pattaya To Reopen in October Minus Its Famous Nightlife

Despite a proposal to reopen Pattaya, based on Phuket's sandbox scheme, Chonburi province officials have…

Blackpink’s Lisa Hopes To Help Children’s Education in Thailand

K-pop girl group BLACKPINK's member Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban has joined a charity initiative that seeks…

Ousted PM Thaksin Shinawatra Investigated Over THAI’s Debt

The former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is under investigation after the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)…

Phuket Hotels: 524,000 Nights Booked Since Sandbox Launch

More than 524,000 room nights have been booked at Phuket hotels since the sandbox scheme…

Government Targets Wealthy Foreigners To Live in Thailand

On Tuesday, the Thai government approved a stimulus measure to draw "high potential" foreigners while…

Health Experts Warn Against Reopening Thailand Next Month

Two prominent doctors based in Thailand have advised the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA)…

Eight Million More Moderna Vaccine Doses To Be Purchased

On Tuesday, the Chulabhorn Royal Academy of Thailand (CRA), an agency licensed to purchase Covid-19…

Controversy Erupts Over Donated Japanese Train Shipment

Government plans to acquire donated trains from a Japanese company have come under fire on…

Official Confirms Sinovac-AZ Combo Now Main Vaccine Policy

Thailand has reportedly decided to change its inoculation policy and will administer jabs to its…

Police Deny They Fled Scene After Protester Hit by Truck

The Bangkok Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) denied allegations that a police truck had fled after…

Thailand Records Fewest Covid Infections for Seven Weeks

On Monday morning, the Public Health Minister announced that Thailand's case toll had fallen after…

Nightclub Fire Wreaks Havoc on Pattaya’s Walking Street

A major fire raged in a closed nightclub on Pattaya's Walking Street after flames broke…

Thai Lawyers for Human Rights Report 78 Protest Arrests

Authorities arrested at least 78 people, including minors, passers-by and volunteer doctors, after protesters and…

Thamanat Sacked From Cabinet, Had Claimed He Resigned

On Thursday, the Royal Gazette published a royal command announcing that Thamanat Prompow, secretary-general of…

CCSA Keeps Covid-19 Emergency Decree Order Unchanged

On Friday, the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced that it would keep coronavirus…

Travelers on Domestic Flights Will Need Digital Health Pass

Thai authorities have presided over the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation to facilitate travel…

Public Health Ministry To Investigate Patient Data Hack

On Tuesday, Thai Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul revealed that the personal data of 16…

Rescuers Found Kidnapped Chiang Mai Girl in Remote Hut

On Wednesday, rescuers found a 23-month-old girl missing from her Chiang Mai home in a…

Four Different Anti-Government Protests Took Place on Tuesday

On Tuesday, anti-government groups organized further daytime and nighttime protests in Bangkok, including a violent…

Phuket Sandbox Generates THB 1.6 Billion in Tourism Revenue

Since it launched on July 1, some 28,000 international visitors have arrived in Thailand under…

Lifting of Emergency Decree To Be Discussed on Friday

The powers that be in Thailand are considering to end the emergency decree at the…

Mahidol Patents 99% Effective Anti-Coronavirus Mouthwash

Faculties of Dentistry and Tropical Medicine of Thailand's Mahidol University said they have jointly patented…

Anti-Government Protesters Rally Again at Asok Intersection

On Monday, government protesters gathered again at the Asok intersection to continue demanding Prime Minister…

Ratchaprasong to Asok Car Mob Announced for Monday

Anti-government protesters gathered at Bangkok's Asoke intersection on Sunday to demand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's…

Ratchaprasong Intersection Stages Latest Bangkok Protest

On Friday, anti-government protesters gathered again at the Ratchaprasong intersection to demand Prime Minister Prayut…

Nighttime Curfew Could Be Shortened or Lifted, PM Says

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the nighttime curfew, currently imposed in dark red…

Storms, Floods Across US North-East States Leave 41 Dead

Floods and tornadoes in the United States' northeast areas have killed at least 41 people,…

Large Crowd at Asok Rally To Criticize Prayut Performance

On Thursday, anti-government protesters rallied again to overthrow Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha while a no-confidence…

Koh Larn Confirms Reopening Imminent on Social Media

Tourist island Koh Larn announced via social media that it planned to reopen to the…

Three Protest Groups To Rally Together on September 1st

On Tuesday, the police revealed that three anti-government protesters groups had planned rallies in different…

Autopsy Reveals Drug Suspect’s Death Caused by Suffocation

On Monday, autopsy results revealed that the suspect who passed away in police custody last…

Phuket Hotels See More UK ‘Red List’ Booking Cancellations

Phuket's hotels reported they received numerous cancellations from the UK following the British government's announcement…

Thailand Logs 12,709 Covid-19 Infections and 106 Deaths Monday

The Public Health Ministry said Thailand had registered 12,709 new Covid-19 cases and 106 new…

Bangkok Airways Launches Investigation After Cyber Attack

Bangkok Airways recently revealed that it has started investigating a cyber-attack that resulted in unlawful…

Thais Should Avoid Traveling to the US via Schengen Area

Thai citizens with no permanent residence in the United States should avoid traveling to the…

Authorities To Lift Restrictions, Some Businesses To Reopen

The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced on Friday that it would lift some…

Thailand Plans for ‘Learning To Live With Covid’ Strategy Shift

Thailand has drawn up preliminary plans to relax some restrictions and reopen its borders to…

Provincial Court Approves Further Detention for ‘Jo Ferrari’

On Friday, the Nakhon Sawan court approved further detention against Pol Col Thitisan Utthanaphon, the…

Thai Woman, 70, Mistakenly Vaccinated Twice on Same Day

A 70-year-old woman accidentally received two AstraZeneca doses from a vaccination center in the Muang…

Phuket Tourists Can Now Travel After Shorter Quarantine

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has been authorized to implement the so-called 7+7 model…

Sai Yok Floatel Encroaching on National Park, Will Be Removed

Sai Yok Floatel, built on a scenic river in Sai Yok, announced it would remove…

Police Change Protest Tactics, Removing Container Walls

Riot police and young protesters clashed again near Din Daeng even after police removed the…

Police Raid at Illegal Koh Samui Party Results in 24 Arrests

Shortly after midnight on Friday, Koh Samui police broke up a private party that violated…

Manhunt Expands for Fugitive Ex-Police Chief ‘Jo Ferrari’

The hunt for the fugitive sacked police colonel Thitisan Utthanaphon is now underway and immigration…

FDA Expects To Fully Approve Pfizer’s Covid-19 Vaccine Soon

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asked Pfizer for additional details about its Covid-19 jab,…

Fugitive Police Chief ‘Jo Ferrari’ Surrenders to Authorities

Fugitive sacked police colonel Thitisan Utthanaphon, known to colleagues as Jo Ferrari, turned himself into…

Restaurant Operators Criticize New Conditions To Reopen

Restaurant and retail operators have criticized the government's new directives, arguing that requirements to open…

Thailand Legalizes Folk Plant-Based Remedy “Kratom”

On Tuesday, Thailand decriminalized the cultivation, possession and sale of the psychoactive folk remedy known…

Tanat Thanakitamnuay at Latest Protest After Losing Eye

Tanat "Hi-so Luk Nat" Thanakitamnuay, an activist who lost his right eye during a police…

Thailand’s Covid-19 Case Toll Reaches One-Million Mark

On Friday, the Public Health Ministry reported that Thailand's case toll had increased to over…

Requirements Updated To Enter Phuket for Domestic Travelers

Provincial officials have updated travel measures to Phuket, allowing some domestic travelers to visit the…

Covid-19 Pandemic Seems To Be Slowing, Prime Minister Says

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he considered that the Covid-19 crisis had been…

Latest Rally: Protesters Vandalize Royal Thai Police Office

On Tuesday, pro-democracy protesters tried to throw pink dye at the Royal Thai Police Office…

Lockdown Measures Extended, Banks in Malls Can Reopen

Thai authorities have extended the lockdown measures already imposed in the hardest-hit 29 provinces until…

Police and Protesters Clash for the Third Consecutive Day

On Monday, anti-government protesters gathered at the Victory Monument and Government House to demand Prime…

TAT Asks CCSA To Allow 7+7 Model for Sandbox Tourists

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has asked the Center for Covid-19 Administration (CCSA) to…

Violence Could Be a Win for Prayut, Red-Shirt Leader Warns

Red Shirt leader Nattawut Saikuar warned young protesters that violent clashes with authorities could end…

US Warns Citizens Against Travel to Thailand Over Covid

On Monday, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) asked citizens not to…

Thailand’s Nasal COVID-19 Spray Vaccines Set To Start Human Trials

Thailand will start human trials for two nasal coronavirus spray vaccines later this year after…

Government Considers Extending Current Covid-19 Restrictions

Authorities will decide tomorrow whether to expand lockdown measures as the Covid-19 case toll continues…

Bangkok Has Its Forth Anti-Government Protest In a Week

On Friday, the police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at another demonstration by anti-government…

New Report Shows Declining Internet Freedom in Thailand

Comparitech, a website focusing on cybersecurity and privacy, has rated Thailand as the third-lowest tier…

Experts Say AZ Vaccine Exports Should Go to Thai Residents

While the community demands the government to suspend the export of locally-produced Covid-19 vaccines, an…

14-Year-Old Protester Loses Hand, Also Has Covid-19

A 14-year-old protester who blew his hand off while preparing to throw a firework at…

Government Asked To Reveal Pfizer Vaccine Distribution

Former Pheu Thai MP, Dr. Tossaporn Serirak, has demanded the government to fully disclose the…

Provincial Hospitals Coping As New Covid Record Reached

About 100,000 Covid-19 patients have been transferred from Bangkok to provincial hospitals, the Public Health…

Govt Bans Coral-Damaging Sunscreens at National Parks

On Tuesday, the government enacted a law prohibiting sunscreen use in all Thailand's national parks.…

Four Arrests of Pro-Democracy Leaders After Their Surrender

Four well-known pro-democracy activists surrendered to the Royal Thai Police yesterday afternoon, following arrest warrants…

Alternative Transport Proposed for Phuket Sandbox Visitors

Phuket authorities will analyze interprovincial travel alternatives for tourists under the sandbox scheme who couldn't…

Thonburi Healthcare Chairman Reported Over Pfizer Claims

Boon Vanasin, Thonburi Healthcare Group Plc (THG)'s chairman, has been accused of manipulating stocks and…

Anti-Government Protesters and Police Clash in Din Daeng

Anti-government protesters and police officers clashed in Bangkok's Din Daeng area after a demonstration on…

Court Blocks Prime Minister’s Ban on Fear-Causing News

On Friday, the Civil Court issued an injunction dismissing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's ban on…

Police Disperse Protesters With Rubber Bullets, Water Cannon

On Saturday, police fired water cannons, rubber bullets and tear gas at anti-government protesters who…

Phuket Murder: Arrested Man Says Intention Was To Steal

Royal Thai Police in Phuket have held a press conference on Sunday to reveal new…

The UK Donates 415,000 Covid-19 Vaccines to Thailand

Thailand has been chosen to be among the first batch of nations to be given…

PM Prayut Issues Order To Ban Fake News Under Decree

Internet service providers have been ordered to immediately ban fake news and block anyone who…

PM Estimates Intense Covid-19 Situation To Last 2–4 Weeks More

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has estimated that the worrying Covid-19 situation would continue to hit…

Thailand’s Tourism To Hit All-Time Low This Year, TAT Says

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) suggested that Thai tourism might hit an all-time low…

Covid-19 Cases Surge Threatens Samui Plus Program

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said the Samui Plus scheme could be canceled if…

Swiss Tourist Participating in Phuket Sandbox Is Found Dead

Authorities reported that a 57-year-old Swiss woman who came to Phuket under the Sandbox scheme…

Cases Reach 20,000 per Day, 18.5m Vaccine Doses Administered

The Covid-19 information center revealed that 18.58 million people in Thailand had received at least…

Phuket Covid-19 Cases Spike Leads to Island’s Sealing Off

On Thursday, the Foreign Ministry said Phuket authorities would ban travel from the rest of…

Phuket Sandbox Won’t Be Halted Despite Surging Covid-19 Cases

Health authorities have reported nine Covid-19 infections linked to the Phuket Sandbox scheme amid a…

High-Speed Rail Construction Postponed Over COVID-19 Restrictions

On Tuesday, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) said that Covid-19 restrictions had negatively affected…

Government Look at Data To Keep Daily Deaths Under 200

Public Health Ministry says accelerated vaccinations and two-month lockdown measures can prevent Thailand from reaching…

HM King Donates B2.8bn to Fight Covid-19 as Cases Rise

His Majesty the King has made a 2.8-billion-baht donation to support the Thai government’s efforts…

Thailand Logs Record 16,533 New COVID-19 Cases and 133 Deaths

The Public Health Ministry reported early Wednesday that Thailand logged a record 16,533 new Covid-19…

Medical Workers To Receive 500,000 Donated Pfizer Shots

No less than half a million doses of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine donated by the United…

Woman Died of Brain Swelling After Getting Mixed Vaccines

A 39-year-old woman who received Sinovac and AstraZeneca Covid-19 shots died of brain swelling, doctors…

Thai Taekwondo Gold Medallist To Be Greeted in Phuket Today

Today, family and fans will greet taekwondo star and Olympic gold medalist Panipak Wongpattanakit in…

AstraZeneca Expects to Find “Additional Vaccines” for Thailand, Southeast Asia

On Saturday, a representative for AstraZeneca Plc in Thailand said the company planned to scour…

US Donates 1.5 Million Pfizer Vaccine Doses to Thailand

US Embassy Bangkok published yesterday on its Facebook page that it would donate 1.5 million…

AIS PLAY Named Tokyo 2020 Olympics’ Official Thai Broadcaster

AIS PLAY announced that it would broadcast the world's most important sporting event after winning…

FDA Warns People Against Buying Covid-19 Home Test Kits Online

The Thai Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has warned people not to buy Covid-19 home…

Foodpanda Rider Charged by Police With Royal Defamation

The controversy surrounding Foodpanda, one of the most well-known food delivery providers in Thailand, has…

61m Thai-Made AstraZeneca Vaccines Delayed by 5 Months

Thailand has been dealt another blow as it rollouts out its vaccine programme with news…

Phuket Authorities Tighten Covid-19 Controls After Slight Increase in Cases

Phuket authorities have stepped up Covid-19 restrictions as the infections number rise. While the increase…

Curfew and Lockdown Extended, Now Includes 13 Provinces

On Saturday, the government announced that it would extend the current curfew and other recently…

Allotment System for Private Hospital’s Moderna Vaccines

The Private Hospitals Association's chairman Chalerm Harnphanich has announced that an allotment system for Moderna…

‘Samui Plus’ Scheme: Delays Mean Slow Reopening Likely

The Samui Plus scheme anticipates slow opening after a surge in Covid-19 daily cases and…

SMK Face Legal Action Over Covid Insurance Termination

On Friday, Thailand's regulator warned Syn Mun Kong Insurance (SMK) that it could face legal…

Authorities Consider To Impose Stricter Covid-19 Measures

The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) are considering to announce stricter controls to contain…

Hua Hin Set To Reopen to Vaccinated Tourists in October

The Hua Hin tourist spot will reopen to foreign travelers on October 1, the government…

FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Sale of Antigen Test Kits

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that Covid-19 antigen test kits could be available…

Thailand’s Red Cross To Import One Million Moderna Jabs

The Thai Red Cross Society announced that it would import 1 million Covid-19 vaccine doses…

Thai AirAsia Domestic Flights Suspended for the Rest of July

Thai AirAsia, the low-cost airline that offers domestic and international flights from Bangkok and other…

BioNTech: No Plan To Sell Vaccines to Thonburi Healthcare

On Thursday, the German firm BioNTech denied being in talks with Thonburi Healthcare Group Plc…

Government Says That Phuket Sandbox Is “Going Strong”

The government said Wednesday that the Phuket Sandbox scheme, aimed at revitalizing tourism and economy,…

Police Shut Prachinburi Clinic Over Fake Moderna Vaccines

A Prachinburi clinic has made the news after their owners have been called in by…

Phuket Tightens Measures for High-Risk Province Arrivals

Phuket's authorities have decided to tighten travel restrictions for people arriving from the ten maximum…

Six Phuket Sandbox Travelers Test Positive for Covid-19

Six international tourists who recently arrived in Phuket tested positive for Covid-19, provincial authorities said…

Thailand To Mix AstraZeneca and Sinovac Vaccine Doses

Thailand has changed its vaccine policy as it faces a major increase in Covid-19 cases…

Authorities Impose Two-Week Curfew in Greater Bangkok

The Thai government imposed a curfew and other strict measures in Bangkok and nine provinces…

Phuket’s Rip-Off Taxis Go Viral Following Tourist’s Complaint

Phuket officials have stepped up efforts to tackle expensive taxi fares after a tourist complained…

German Drug Lord Suspects Charged, Extradition Expected

Police in Surat Thani and Phuket provinces apprehended two German men on Tuesday, suspected of…

Phuket Officials Discover Sandbox Tourist Has Covid-19

On Wednesday, Governor Narong Woonciew said that a man from the United Arab Emirates who…

Buriram Temple Complex Abbot Denies Copying Angkor Wat

The abbot behind the Sihanakhon complex's construction at Wat Phu Man Fah in Buriram's Nang…

7,058 Cases on Thursday, 10,000 a Day Possible by Next Week

On Thursday morning, it was confirmed that there were 7,058 Covid-19 cases recorded in Thailand,…

Thai PM Self-Isolates After Contact With Covid-19 Patient

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has decided to self-isolate at home for a week after coming…

Proposal of Huge Fines for Posting Alcohol Pictures Online

The Standard reported Thursday that Thailand's strict Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, B.E. 2551, would be…

Government Approves Plan To Buy 20 Million Pfizer Vaccines

The Thai cabinet has announced that they plan to sign a supply agreement to allow…

‘Colourful Phuket’ Festival Staged in Bid To Boost Tourism

"The Colorful Phuket Bring Back the Happiness" has arrived to complement the sandbox project that…

Case Surge Leads to Government Rush To Vaccinate Vulnerable

On Friday, the Thai government said it would accelerate vaccinations for vulnerable groups, including the…

Phuket Sees Close to 1,000 Tourists Under Sandbox Scheme

Three Thai Airways International flights have brought another 122 tourists from Europe to Phuket, raising…

Phuket Sandbox Scheme: First International Visitors Arrive

Phuket welcomed the first group of toursits on Thursday when the island reopened for the…

Nightlife Workers Ask for Financial Support of Government

Nightlife workers, including bar staff and sex workers, gathered outside the Government House on Tuesday…

Record 61 Coronavirus-Related Deaths, 6,087 New Cases

Health authorities said Thailand had recorded a new record of coronavirus-related deaths for the third…

Bangkok and Nine Provinces To Implement New Restrictions

On Sunday, the Royal Gazette website posted the new coronavirus restrictions announced by the Center…

Thailand’s Hotel Occupancy Rates Have Fallen to Just 6%

According to the Thailand Hotels Association (THA), the Kingdom's hotel occupancy rates are likely to…

Discount Scheme Launched in Time for Thailand’s Reopening

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) signed a…

International Visitors Return With Start of Phuket Sandbox

Four flights carrying 249 passengers together are scheduled to arrive in Phuket today, following plans…

Numbers Reveal 5,406 New Covid-19 Cases, 22 Deaths

On Monday, health officials reported they had detected 5,406 new COVID-19 cases in Thailand in…

121 Arrested for Drinking Alcohol and Gathering in Pattaya

Local media reported yesterday that 121 people, including Thais and foreigners, were arrested in a…

Samui, Phangan and Tao Islands Seek August 1 Partial Reopening

Tourism authorities announced Friday that they plan to allow fully vaccinated foreigners to travel to…

China Make Up Over 50% of Thailand’s Foreign-Owned Condos

Thai media recently published a list regarding condo ownership in Thailand, focusing on where foreigners…

PM: All Departments Should Work Together For Reopening

Through an online statement published on June 20, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha called on all…

Four Provinces To Be Defined As Covid-19 Dark Red Zones

On Friday, the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced that Bangkok and the three…

COVID-19 Delta Variant Could Become Thailand’s Dominant Strain, MSD Warns

On Wednesday, the Medical Sciences Department (MSD) warned that the Delta variant of COVID-19, first…

Finance Ministry Plans To Launch E-Voucher Cashback Scheme on Monday

Fiscal Policy Office director-general Kulaya Tantitemit announced that the Finance Ministry planned to open registration…

Authorities Set New Conditions for Thailand’s Reopening Plan on Friday

Authorities said their plan to reopen the country comes with conditions. One important requirement is…

Thailand Set To Reopen in 120 Days, Prime Minister Says

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced Wednesday that Thailand would completely reopen its borders in 120…

South Korea Considers Travel Bubble Deal With Thailand

South Korea has revealed that it is considering travel bubble deals with Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore,…

Prayut Confirms His Plan To Serve Full Prime Minister Term

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he would serve his full term in response to speculation…

Prayut: Sorry for Vaccine Appointment Delays and Suspensions

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha apologized to the public for the postponed vaccination appointments,…

Chiang Mai Wants Tourism Reopening To Be on August 1st

Chiang Mai authorities are working hard to reopen the northern province to fully vaccinated tourists…

International Travel Restrictions May Affect Phuket Sandbox

Authorities have confirmed that the "Phuket Sandbox" scheme will commence on July 1 as planned,…

Euro 2020 Games on Thai TV After Last-Minute Rights Deal

A last-minute decision gives local fans the chance to watch all Euro 2020 matches live,…

Volleyballer Banned For Racist Gesture in Match With Thailand

Serbian volleyball player Sanja Djurdjevic received a two-match ban for making a racist gesture last…

Two Doses of Moderna’s Vaccine Set To Cost 3,800 Baht

Private hospitals have priced the COVID-19 vaccine made by the US-based Moderna at 3,800 baht…

Government Launches Website for Foreigners To Book Jabs

A new government website opened on Monday afternoon to start accepting registrations from foreign nationals…

Huge Vaccine Rollout Raises Hopes of Beating COVID-19

A successful rollout of the vaccination program raises hope of beating the coronavirus pandemic. Thailand…

Thailand Logs 36 Coronavirus-Related Deaths and 2,817 New Cases Saturday

The government has reported 36 new coronavirus-related deaths and another 2,817 infections, bringing the total…

Qatar Airways Resumes Weekly Flights to Phuket From July 1st

Qatar Airways bets on the Phuket sandbox plan and has confirmed that flights to the…

Foreign Nationals To Get Vaccines Next Week, Government Says

Health officials stated that all foreign nationals residing in Thailand who have registered to get…

US Officials Pledge To Supply More Vaccines to Thailand

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman vowed to increase Thailand's access to COVID-19 jabs…

Six-Million COVID-19 Vaccines Arriving in June ‘For Sure’

The Public Health Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has assured that Thailand will receive 6 million doses…

Thailand Logs New Daily High With 5,485 COVID-19 Cases Monday

The government reported 5,485 COVID-19 new cases on Monday, the highest number recorded in one…

Growing Coronavirus Outbreak Hits Hard Thailand’s Overcrowded Prison System

Thailand's overcrowded penal system, where inmates are said to have less space to sleep than…

Ukraine’s Ambassador to Thailand Reportedly Died From a Heart Attack

Ukraine's ambassador to Thailand, Andrii Beshta, died aged 45 on the southern beach island of…

Police Rescue 88 Macaques From Being Sold As Exotic-Food

Thai police have saved 88 macaques from being trafficked as exotic foods after a routine…

Pattaya Plans To Scrap 14-Day Quarantine Requirement for Foreign Tourists

Pattaya plans to reopen its borders to foreign tourists without requiring a 14-day quarantine in…

32 Arrested at Restaurant in Pattaya for Violating No-Alcohol Restrictions

Authorities arrested thirty-two people, foreigners and Thais, for violating COVID-19 regulations as they were drinking…

Government Approves Rule on Personal Vehicles Use, Making GrabCar Legal

Authorities approved a draft ministerial regulation authorizing personal cars' use for ride-hailing taxi services through…

Government Plans To Suspend Vaccine Booking Through Mor Prom App

The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) revealed yesterday that authorities plan to suspend registration…

Government Changes Vaccine Policy, Extending Interval for AstraZeneca Second Dose

The Thai government has modified the inoculation policy for AstraZeneca vaccines, extending the 10-week interval…

B500bn COVID-19 Borrowing Executive Decree Goes Into Effect From Tuesday

On Tuesday, an executive decree was published in the Royal Gazette, allowing the government to…

Health Ministry Says AstraZeneca Vaccines Will Be Available As Planned

Authorities have confirmed that more AstraZeneca COVID-19 shots would be delivered as planned next month,…

Plans To Reopen Phuket Are Still Underway Despite COVID-19 Upsurge

Despite the recent increase in cases and worrying numbers the country has logged, Thailand has…

Thai People Marks Seventh Military Coup Anniversary With Bleak Prospects

Seven years ago, on May 22 at 4:30 p.m., Thailand faced its thirteenth successful military…

Thailand Orders Stricter Border Controls After Finding South African Variant

The Thai government has ordered to tighten border control measures after discovering three local cases…

Thai district offers free live cows to vaccinated people

The Mae Chaem district of Chiang Mai province has launched a giveaway campaign for vaccinated…

KBank Forecasts Baht To Weaken Further Against US Dollar

Kasikornbank, also known as KBank, has forecast that the dividend repatriation by foreign investors and…

Jab Registration for Foreigners Set To Start on June 7

All foreigners in Thailand could register at vaccination centers or hospitals to get COVID-19 shots…

Authorities Mull Releasing 50,000 Inmates To Control COVID-19 in Prisons

The government is considering reducing the prison population by as much as 16% to stem…

Raid on Luxury Golf-Course House Leaves Two Pattaya Police Shot

Two policemen were shot and wounded in a luxury home on a golf course in…

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Price Is Set at Under 3000 Baht

The government announced that private hospitals would offer the two doses of the Moderna-produced COVID-19…

COVID-19 Cases Rise to 9,635 As Prison Clusters Spike Up

Thailand logged its highest number of daily COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began on Monday,…

Get Free Fries at McDonald’s Thailand if You’re Vaccinated

McDonald's has joined other restaurant chains and started offering free food deals for Thais who have…

Police Detain Four High-Profile Suspects Linked to Fraudulent Investment Ring

Thai police have arrested four high-profile suspects linked to a fraudulent investment ring that includes…

Class Cafe Gives Free Drinks for Those Vaccinated Against COVID-19

A Cafe Chain with almost two dozen branches across Thailand has just announced the country’s…

Health Officials Consider Partially Reopening Restaurants, CCSA Spokesman Says

Health officials announced Friday that they had been considering easing COVID-19 restrictions, which could allow…

Myanmar Journalists and Activists Detained in Thailand Could Face Deportation

Three journalists and two activists who fled Myanmar's military coup will go on trial in…

New Potential Cluster Detected Among African Gemstone Traders, Officials Say

Health officials said yesterday that more than 100 African gemstone traders had contracted the novel…

Government Confirms That Indian Coronavirus Variant Arrived in Thailand

The Indian coronavirus variant has been detected in Thailand, health officials confirmed yesterday. A Thai…

Thailand Logs 27 Coronavirus-Related Deaths and 2,044 New Cases Friday

On Friday, the Public Health Minister reported 27 coronavirus-related deaths, raising the death toll to…

Expats Can Get COVID-19 Vaccines, Thailand’s Disease Control Department Says

All foreign nationals currently living in Thailand can get a COVID-19 vaccine, director-general of the…

Minister Can Keep Post Despite Australian Drug Conviction, Court Says

Thailand's top court allowed a senior government official to keep his job after dismissing an…

Government Warns Thais About Free COVID-19 Vaccines Through US Tourism

The Foreign Ministry has warned Thais seeking to get free COVID-19 vaccines from tour packages…

Popular Comedian “Kom” Passes Away After COVID-19 Battle

Popular Thai comedian "Kom Chauncheun" died on Friday morning after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and…

Thailand Logs Almost 2,000 COVID-19 Cases and 21 Deaths Sunday

On Sunday, health officials reported that Thailand had recorded 1,940 new coronavirus cases amid the…

Beauty Show Organisers’ Initiative To Help COVID-19 Patients

Beauty pageant participants have come together to help COVID-19 patients in Thailand as the country…

Over 200,000 Jobs Could Be Lost Due to Dine-In Restrictions

More than 200,000 workers are expected to lose their jobs to new measures prohibiting dining-in…

Thailand Reports Record 21 Coronavirus-Related Deaths and 1,891 New Cases

On Saturday, Thailand logged 21 new coronavirus-related deaths, reaching a new daily record and bringing…

Authorities Ban Restaurant Dining in Six Dark Red Zones

The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced Thursday afternoon that measures would be intensified…

Pro-Democracy Activist Parit in Hospital After Hunger Strike

Anti-government protest leader Parit "Penguin" Chiwarak was admitted to the Ramathibodi Hospital hospital after a…

Prime Minister Supports Anutin After Resignation Campaign

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has extended his support for Deputy Prime Minister and Minister…

Authorities Report 15 New Coronavirus-Related Deaths and 2,012 New Cases

On Wednesday, the Thai government reported 15 new coronavirus-related deaths, raising the death toll to…

Third Wave of Cases Could Spoil Phuket Reopening Plan

The current COVID-19 outbreak, which has rapidly multiplied cases in Thailand, may cause a setback…

Thailand Reports 2,048 New COVID-19 Cases and 8 Deaths Monday

On Monday, the Thai government reported eight additional coronavirus-related deaths and 2,048 new infections in…

PM Defends the Vaccination Program, Says It’s Not Slow

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha defended the government's vaccination program on Tuesday, saying it had…

Thailand Logs 11 Deaths and 2.438 New Cases on Sunday

On Sunday, Thai authorities reported a new record of 11 coronavirus-related deaths, including a pregnant…

Thailand Reports New Record of 2070 Infections and Four Deaths

The Thai government reported four new coronavirus-related deaths on Friday as health authorities confirmed that…

Two Deaths and 1,458 New COVID-19 Cases on Wednesday

Thai authorities reported 1,458 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths on Wednesday, bringing the…

Netizens Express Concern Over Shortage of Hospital Beds

Many people across Thailand, including celebrities, have desperately turned to social media as they try…

4 Deaths, 1.443 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Tuesday

On Tuesday, authorities informed that Thailand had logged 1,443 new coronavirus cases, bringing the case…

Fishing Industry Officials Criticise Netflix Show ‘Seaspiracy’

Thai fishing industry officials protested Thursday against controversial Netflix's documentary Seaspiracy, claiming it showed outdated…

Three New COVID Deaths and 1,394 Cases Reported on Monday

On Monday, authorities in Thailand reported three new coronavirus-related deaths and 1,394 new infections, all…

Two New Deaths and 1,767 COVID-19 Cases on Sunday

On Sunday, Thailand logged a new daily record for COVID-19 cases, with 1,767, bringing the…

Buddhist Monk Rescued After Four Days Trapped in Cave

On Wednesday, Thai rescuers freed a Buddhist monk from a cave that had been flooded…

Thai Tourism Reopening Plan and Latest COVID-19 Outbreak

The growing COVID-19 outbreak in Thailand, which originated in nightlife venues in Bangkok and adjacent…

Government Considering To Do Away With 90-Day Reports

Thailand's government is considering current immigration rules and could revamp them to make it easier…

Heavy Traffic on First Day of the Songkran Holidays

Tourists traveled in droves on Saturday to visit different parts of Thailand on the first…

Chiang Mai Cancels Songkran Events After 281 New Cases

On Sunday, Chiang Mai officials said they had been forced to cancel some of the…

Thailand Logs 789 New Cases and One Death on Saturday

Health authorities in Thailand reported that one person died from COVID-19, and 789 more were…

Thailand Records New Daily Record of 985 COVID Cases

On Monday, Thai authorities reported that 985 new COVID-19 cases had been detected in the…

Government Allows Private Hospitals To Acquire Vaccines

Thai authorities said on Friday that private hospitals could purchase 10 million doses of the…

Pubs and Clubs in 41 Provinces Have Been Ordered To Close

After COVID-19 cases linked to the Thong Lor cluster spread rapidly across the country, authorities…

Thailand Could Face Third COVID-19 Wave As Case Toll Rises

A virologist warned on Tuesday that Thailand could be threatened by third and fourth waves…

Water Fights Not Allowed at This Year’s Songkran

The COVID-19 task force announced on Friday that Thai authorities would not allow street water…

Phuket To Receive Vaccinated Foreign Tourists Starting July 1

Thai authorities announced that the quarantine requirements would not apply to foreign visitors arriving on…

Thailand Introduces Help for Families With LBGT Children

As part of its efforts to help families with LGBT Children who experience bullying, the…

Miss Grand Myanmar Seeks Refuge in Thailand Over Security Concerns

On Wednesday, a pageant queen who emotionally called for international help onstage, tearfully said that…

Thailand Won’t Send Back People Fleeing Myanmar, PM Confirms

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said that Thailand would not deny entry to people…

Phuket’s Monthly Income Drops As Unemployment Rate Rises

Officials have reported that Phuket's unemployment rate has risen, causing the average monthly income to…

70 Arrested at Pro-Democracy Protest Near Government House

On Sunday, seventy people were arrested during an operation by the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB)…

Thailand’s FDA Approves Johnson & Johnson One-Dose Vaccine

On Thursday, Thailand's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the single-shot COVID-19 vaccine developed by…

CCSA Approves Easing Mandatory Quarantine Starting April 1

At a meeting chaired by the prime minister on Friday, the Center for Covid-19 Situation…

Vaccinations Fast-Tracked Ahead of Tourism’s Re-Opening

The Public Health Ministry has accelerated the rollout of the vaccination programs in Phuket and…

COVID-19 Vaccine Developed in Thailand Kick-Off Human Trials

On Monday, the Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) began human trials of a COVID-19 vaccine developed…

Thailand Logs 90 New Coronavirus Cases, Most in Samut Sakhon

On Sunday, Thailand logged 90 new coronavirus infections, increasing the total of confirmed cases since…

Third Terminal at Krabi Airport Expected To Open in October

The Department of Airports (DoA) said a third terminal at Krabi Airport is expected to…

Thailand Allows Two-Week COVID Quarantine on Yacht

Thailand's government has launched a new option for travelers who decide to visit the country…

Vaccinated Travelers Can Now Quarantine for Just 7 Days

The Health Minister announced on Monday that Thailand would reduce the mandatory quarantine period from…

PM and Cabinet Members Given Their First Vaccine Doses

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and other Cabinet members received the first dose of the…

Thailand Logs One Death, 92 COVID-19 Cases on Thursday

On Thursday, the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) reported that the country had recorded…

‘Big Joke’ Now Has Advisory Position at Police Head Office

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said that Surachate 'Big Joke' Hakparn had been assigned…

Songkran To Go Ahead With Social Distancing

In order to stimulate tourism and the economy, authorities have authorized the annual Songkran festival…

Vorasit Issara’s Condition Has Improved After Car Accident

Vorasit "Pla Wan" Issara, 40-year-old owner of the 5-star Sri Panwa Phuket hotel, was rushed…

Anchorman Sorayut Can Host TV Programs While on Parole

Thai authorities said Sunday that the famous former television news anchorman could host television programs,…

Thailand’ Authorities Expect To Fully Reopen the Country in October

The assistant spokesperson for the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), Apisamai Srirangsan, said Thailand…

DNP Withdraws the License of Mukda Tiger Park and Farm

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) announced that it would withdraw…

Tourism Minister Proposes To Allow Quarantine in Resorts

On Thursday, the Thai Minister said he would propose a plan to allow foreign tourists…

TAT Focuses on Domestic Tourism, Targets Bt1.2 Trillion Revenue

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said it aims to generate Bt1.218 trillion in revenue…

Tourist Arrivals to Pattaya Had Dropped by 98% in January

After being one of the most important tourist destinations in the country and a mecca…

Chiang Mai Is Currently the World’s Most Polluted City

According to the air monitoring website IQ AirVisual, Chiang Mai was the most polluted city…

Thailand Enables “Sealed Route” at Bangkok Airport

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) announced that Thailand had created a "sealed route"…

Thailand Logs 79 New COVID-19 Cases on Friday

On Friday, authorities reported that Thailand recorded 79 new COVID-19 infections, including 65 local and…

Thailand Logs 35 COVID-19 Cases and No Deaths on Wednesday

The government reported that Thailand had recorded 35 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, including 25…

Rangsiman Rome Said Royal Thai Police Top Positions Are Bought

During the censure debate on February 19, the Move Forward Party (MFP) MP, Rangsiman Rome,…

PM Denies Reports That Say VIPs Received First Vaccines

The Prime Minister denied unsubstantiated reports that alleged a VIP group in Chiang Mai received…

First Batch of Coronavirus Vaccines Arrives in Thailand

The first batch of the vaccine from the China-based firm Sinovac arrived in Thailand as…

Two Week Quarantine May Be Waived for Vaccinated Tourists

In an attempt to revive the tourism industry hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, Thailand…

CCSA: 21-Day Quarantine for Africa Returnees Possibility

The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration said it is considering imposing an extended mandatory quarantine…

PM Prayut To Be Inoculated With AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha would receive the first…

Public Health Ministry: Sinovac Vaccines To Arrive Wednesday

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Sunday that the first lot of the vaccine…

Officials Propose Easing of COVID Restrictions in More Provinces

The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration's business resumption subcommittee said it would suggest relaxing disease…

Elderly Mother and Son Receive Millions of Baht in Donations

An elderly mother and her son got almost 6 million baht on donations from the…

Beaten Medic Volunteer May Face Charges For Violating Emergency Decree

A volunteer health worker, who was detained and beaten by police after Saturday's protests turned…

67 of 166 New Infections Found Sunday in Pathum Thani

Thai authorities reported Sunday that health officials had found 166 new cases of COVID-19 in…

Vaccination Plan Aims To Administer 10 Million Doses Monthly

On Thursday, authorities in Thailand announced a plan to inoculate one million people, belonging to…

Coronavirus: Scientists Find New Evidence of Bat Virus in Thailand

Scientists say that other coronaviruses related to Sars-CoV-2 may be circulating in bats in several…

126 COVID-19 Reported, Samut Sakhon and Tak Have the Most

Tak province has been considered a new COVID-19 hotspot after reporting 52 new infections from…

Ten Officials Have Been Linked to Rayong Gambling Dens

According to a government panel, 10 police officers and administrative officials have been linked to…

Brits Can Still Visit Thailand, Quarantine Rules Tighten

It was announced that, even though there is no ban for travelers from the United…

Thailand Logs 237 COVID-19 Cases, Rising Caseload to 23,371

On Sunday, authorities in Thailand reported finding 237 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total…

British Cryptocurrency Trader Arrested After Alleged Drug-Fuelled Shooting Spree

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