Thailand Officially Enters Rainy Season With Below-average Rainfall Forecast

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand officially entered its rainy season on Friday, May 15, though meteorological authorities have forecast below-average rainfall for much of the country, according to an announcement from the Meteorological Department on Thursday. Meteorological Department Issues Heavy Rain Warning For Thailand Director-General Sukanyanee Yawinchan stated that the season’s formal commencement was determined by […]

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Cambodia Protests Thailand’s Registration Of Disputed Border Temples As Unlawful

BANGKOK, Thailand — Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture has formally called on Thailand to immediately withdraw the registration of three ancient temples in Thailand’s Surin province from its official archaeological sites registry, denouncing the move as an unlawful attempt to assert territorial claims over cultural heritage sites that Cambodia maintains lie within its sovereign territory. Missing […]

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Thai Automotive Associations Call For 32% Import Duty On Chinese EVs

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand’s automotive and auto parts industry associations are urging the government to impose a 32% import duty on Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEVs), warning that a potential surge in imports following the expiration of current incentive programs could severely undermine the country’s domestic manufacturing sector and supply chain. Thai Government Pushes Plan […]

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Meteorological Department Issues Heavy Rain Warning For Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand’s Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across multiple regions of the country from Thursday through Monday next week, warning residents and travelers to prepare for potential flash floods, surface run-off, and hazardous marine conditions. Severe Flooding Halts 10 Southern Train Services, Routes Adjusted Sugunyanee […]

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Thailand Intensifies Hantavirus Screening For Travelers From South America

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) has implemented enhanced screening measures for travelers arriving from 13 South American countries to monitor for potential hantavirus infections, authorities announced this week, as part of a proactive strategy to safeguard public health while maintaining secure international travel corridors. Thailand on alert for rodent-linked disease Although […]

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Nine Arrested In Major African Ivory Smuggling Sting Across Seven Thai Provinces

BANGKOK, Thailand — Nine individuals have been arrested and 250 kilograms of African ivory confiscated in a coordinated law enforcement operation spanning seven provinces, authorities announced Monday, marking a significant breakthrough in efforts to combat the transnational wildlife trafficking network smuggling illicit tusks into Thailand via Vietnam. Thai Police Seize over 9.9 Tons of Ivory […]

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Thailand Prepares To Halve Visa-free Stay For Tourists From 60 To 30 Days

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand’s Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkaew has signaled that the government is moving forward with a proposal to reduce the visa-free entry period for foreign tourists from 60 days to 30 days, citing concerns about misuse of the current arrangement and the need to strengthen border security and immigration oversight. Thailand Launches Crackdown […]

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