BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has declared his readiness to face the opposition’s anticipated no-confidence motion, stating that he and his ministers are fully prepared to defend themselves against any accusations and address any doubts raised about the administration. Speaking to the media at Government House, Anutin said that a censure debate should […]
BANGKOK, Thailand – A series of recent dog attacks across Thailand has reignited urgent calls for government action, as the nation grapples with a growing stray dog population that inflicts more than one million bites annually and continues to claim lives from rabies. The latest incident, in which a four-year-old boy in Nakhon Ratchasima required […]
BANGKOK, Thailand – Economic crimes police have arrested three people allegedly involved in a network that issued and sold fake tax invoices, costing the state an estimated 360 million baht in lost revenue, following a major operation targeting a scheme that had operated for approximately five years. Central Investigation Bureau chief Pol Lt Gen Natthasak […]
BANGKOK, Thailand – Approximately 153,000 new electric vehicles are projected to hit Thailand’s roads this year, driven largely by the ongoing energy crisis triggered by the prolonged conflict in the Middle East, according to a forecast by TMBThanachart Bank’s economic assessment centre, TTB Analytics. Luxury Hybrid Car Catches Fire While Charging Overnight In Pathum Thani […]
KOH SAMUI, Thailand – The Interior Ministry has pledged to intervene and bring an end to the escalating dispute between the owner of an exotic animal zoo on Koh Samui and an Israeli family who were refused entry, with Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee stating on Sunday that administrative action would be taken to resolve […]
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s National Tourism Policy Committee has approved the draft principles for a 450-baht tourism fee on foreign visitors, paving the way for a public hearing and potential implementation by April 2027, The Nation reported. Thailand Raises Departure Fees by 390 Baht at 6 Major Airports Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthumpun announced on […]
BANGKOK, Thailand – Krieng Kalptinan, a former deputy interior minister and five-time MP for Ubon Ratchathani, died peacefully on Tuesday at Vichaiyut Hospital after battling cancer. He was 74. Former Thai Prime Minister Samak dies Born in Ubon Ratchathani, Mr Krieng was married to Rojana Kalptinan, a former mayor of Ubon Ratchathani Municipality, and the […]
BANGKOK, Thailand – The government sought to allay concerns on Wednesday that proposed gun-control measures would undermine the public’s right to self-defence, stating that no decision has been made to impose a blanket ban on firearms and that public feedback is being considered. Thai PM Anutin Suspends Gun Purchase Licences After School Shooting The government’s […]
