Month: July 2023

Arrivals Level at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan

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July 21, 2023December 5, 2023

Thailand Welcomes 15 Million Foreign Visitors in 7 Months

BANGKOK (NNT) – The government has announced that Thailand has welcomed 15 million foreign visitors within the first seven months of 2023, citing successful campaigns by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the government’s attractive policy to international filmmakers. Thailand Emerges as Hotspot for International Filmmakers Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said the country […]

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Thai Police Isuzu NKR prisoner transport truck

North

July 21, 2023

Inmates recaptured hours after breaking out of jail in Kanchanaburi

KANCHABURI: Two drug detainees broke out of Kanchanaburi Prison on Friday morning, but both have now been recaptured, police said. Justice Minister launches tourism project to help inmates return to society According to an initial report, the escape occurred around 8am when the two male inmates, one Thai and the other a Myanmar national, scaled […]

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July 21, 2023December 5, 2023

BOT Approves Virtual Bank Licenses to Promote Financial Inclusivity

BANGKOK (NNT) – The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has granted preliminary approval for three virtual bank licenses, in a bid to foster financial inclusivity for underserved customer segments. Bank of Thailand Raises Key Interest Rate According to BOT Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, the limited number of licenses aims to maintain stability in the local financial market […]

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Pattaya

July 21, 2023July 21, 2023

Pattaya Police Step Up Beach Patrols to Prevent Violence, Arrest Eight Teens

Pattaya police patrolled Pattaya Beach early Thursday morning, July 20th, to make sure that beach-goers did not carry weapons, drugs, or fought each other. Violent Teenagers in Pattaya Attack Rivals with Guns and Explosives, Two Injured The police officers have noticeably stepped up beach patrols lately following multiple violent incidents involving Thai teenagers. Full story: […]

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Asia

July 20, 2023

Swedish Embassy in Baghdad set afire by protesters

Iraqi protesters set fire to the Swedish embassy in Baghdad in protest at the burning of a Koran in Sweden. The Swedish Foreign Ministry has informed that all embassy employees are safe.

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Leader of Move Forward Party Pita Limjaroenrat being interviewed.

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July 20, 2023December 5, 2023

Move Forward party to renominate Pita Limjaroenrat for PM

The Move Forward Party (MFP) will renominate its leader Pita Limjaroenrat for prime minister even though a majority of both House representatives and senators rejected the renomination on Wednesday, according to its deputy leader. Parliament To Vote For PM Again On July 27 Nutthawut Buaprathum, also a list-MP, told the House on Thursday that the […]

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Thai man riding a Yamaha Mio Fino Sport scooter and holding an umbrella

South

July 20, 2023

Rain causes overflows in Chumphon, red flags flying over beaches in Krabi

Heavy rain on Tuesday and Wednesday has caused waterways to overflow into low-lying areas in Mueang district of Chumphon, forcing several households along a canal in Ban Na and Khun Krathing sub-districts to move their valuables and domestic animals to higher ground. Tropical storm Talim to bring more rain July 16-20 Strong currents in the […]

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Sappaya-Sapasathan , the new parliament of Thailand in Bangkok

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July 20, 2023December 5, 2023

Parliament To Vote For PM Again On July 27

BANGKOK, July 20 (TNA) – House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha has scheduled the next prime ministerial vote for July 27. Hundreds condemn Pita’s suspension at Bangkok’s Democracy Monument He reiterated that Move Forward Party leader Pita will no longer be proposed after the parliament voted to reject his renomination on Wednesday with 395 votes […]

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