Thailand toughens punishments for scam enablers

The Thai government has endorsed a legal change that will hold banks, phone operators and social media owners responsible for damage from call-centre scams if they are found negligent or reckless. Thailand extradites Chinese fugitive in $15million loan scam The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society proposed the change, in the form of an amendment […]

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Thai PM Hosts Chinese New Year and Veterans Day Celebrations

BANGKOK (NBT WORLD) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra welcomed officials and dignitaries at Thai Khu Fah Building, Government House, this morning (Jan 28) to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year Festival 2025 and Veterans Day. The event was attended by government ministers, the Chinese Ambassador to Thailand, Han Zhiqiang, and senior officials, including Tourism Authority […]

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Thailand prepares for Chinese New Year tourist boom

As Chinese New Year approaches, Thailand is preparing for a significant influx of tourists, particularly from China, following the reopening of borders and eased travel restrictions. The celebration, which falls on February 2, 2025, is expected to boost the country’s tourism industry and local economy. Thais celebrate Chinese New Year nationwide The Tourism Authority of […]

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Masks distributed all over Thailand for PM2.5

BANGKOK, Jan 27 (TNA) – Starting tomorrow, the Ministry of Public Health will distribute over 8 million face masks nationwide to protect against harmful PM 2.5 dust. Bangkok and Samut Prakan Face Severe PM2.5 Pollution Crisis Vulnerable groups, including the elderly and high-risk individuals in orange and red zones (where PM 2.5 exceeds safe levels), […]

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Bangkok and Samut Prakan Face Severe PM2.5 Pollution Crisis

Bangkok and the neighboring province of Samut Prakan are grappling with dangerously high levels of PM2.5 particulate matter, prompting health warnings and urgent calls for action. Authorities are urging residents to take precautions as air quality in both areas deteriorates to hazardous levels. Cloud seeding to be started to ease air pollution in Bangkok On […]

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