The problem of illegal tour guides has worsened, attributed to longer visa-free stays and weak law enforcement, enabling foreigners to illegally operate both tour company and guide services in most major tourism cities, says the Professional Tourist Guides Association of Thailand. Illegal Russian Tour Guide Arrested in Phuket Town New concerns cropped up on social […]
Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra Visits Flood Victims in Surat Thani, Leads Flood Relief in Nakhon Si Thammarat.
Flooding in Thailand’s southern provinces, triggered by persistent heavy rains since December 14, has begun to ease in some areas, while others remain inundated. Train service disruption in Nakhon Si Thammarat, airport remains open Bureau of Water Management and Hydrology Director Thanet Somboon reported that water levels in Chumphon and Surat Thani provinces are receding. […]
BANGKOK. Dec 17 (TNA) – The Department of Health has issued a warning about a potential norovirus outbreak during the upcoming festive season when gatherings and travel are common. Norovirus NOT Found in Ice and Water Factories in Phuket Dr. Thiti Sawaengtham, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Health, highlighted the recent norovirus outbreak affecting […]
On December 16th, 2024, the Kawthaung Provincial Court in Myanmar sentenced four Thai fishermen for illegal fishing and border trespassing. Thai Fishermen Captured by Myanmar Safe The boat captain received a 6-year prison sentence, while three crew members were sentenced to 4 years each. However, the court suspended the jail terms after the Thai captain […]
Flooding continued in five southern provinces on Monday, affecting at least 128,000 families, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported. Heavy flooding in Chumphon blocks roads to and from the south Director-general Pasakorn Boonyalak said 1,998 villages reported flooding in Chumphon, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Ranong and Surat Thani provinces, and 128,035 households were […]
Kuala Lumpur – – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday appointed Thailand’s billionaire political heavyweight and former premier Thaksin Shinawatra as his personal adviser for when he becomes chair of Southeast Asia’s regional bloc next year. Thai Court Rejects Thaksin Overthrow Case Anwar said Thaksin’s role during his leadership of the Association of Southeast […]
BANGKOK (NBT WORLD) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has highlighted her administration’s achievements during its first 90 days in office and unveiled her vision under the campaign “2025 A Real Opportunity for Thailand.” Thai PM appeals for calm on Koh Kut MoU 44 controversy Prime Minister Paetongtarn outlined key initiatives to address urgent environmental and […]
