BANGKOK — The government is encouraging the use of B20 biodiesel as a more cost-effective alternative to conventional diesel, citing a price advantage of five baht per litre and potential cost savings for public transport operators, a government spokesperson said on Tuesday. Thai Government Confirms Sufficient Fuel Supplies During Songkran Holiday Ratchada Dhnadirek, vice minister […]
PATTAYA — A late-night altercation between a group of Thai transgender women and African women erupted on Pattaya Beach in the early hours of March 29, drawing widespread attention online and sparking renewed criticism over the management of the city’s beachfront areas. Swedish Man Assaulted by Transgender in Pattaya After Dispute The incident occurred at […]
KRABI — A Canadian tourist has died from heart failure while attempting the strenuous 1,260-step climb at Krabi’s Tiger Cave Temple, marking the second fatal incident at the popular spiritual landmark in just three days. 12 Tourists Rescued After Long-Tail Boat Capsizes Off Krabi Coast The man collapsed near the 1,100th step, where his wife […]
BANGKOK — The government has confirmed there are sufficient fuel supplies to meet demand during the upcoming Songkran holiday, as authorities intensify nationwide distribution and monitoring efforts to ease public concerns over possible shortages during one of Thailand’s busiest travel periods, the Bangkok Post reported. Thai Government to Roll Out Fuel Relief Measures from April […]
BANGKOK — The Immigration Bureau has issued a warning to foreign travellers about fraudulent websites offering Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) services for a fee, stressing that registration — while mandatory — is completely free and available only through official government channels, the Bangkok Post reported. Fake Thailand Digital Arrival Card Website Emerges – Scammers […]
CHONBURI — An undertaker in Chonburi province was compelled to transport a coffin containing a deceased person to a petrol station in order to purchase diesel for a cremation, after staff refused to sell fuel in containers under anti-hoarding restrictions. Thai Government to Roll Out Fuel Relief Measures from April 1 Preecha, the undertaker, explained […]
PATTAYA — Police have arrested five foreign nationals accused of running an online investment scam from a residential property in Pattaya, seizing multiple electronic devices used in an operation that lured victims into fake stock trading schemes promising high returns. Tourists in Pattaya Circulating Counterfeit Dollar Bills in Social Media Stunt The raid took place […]
BANGKOK – The government will introduce targeted fuel subsidies for the transport sector starting April 1, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has confirmed, as operators grapple with mounting costs and prepare to implement freight rate increases. Thai Trucking Industry to Increase Freight Rates by 10% Starting April 1 Mr Phiphat, who also serves as deputy prime […]
