Thailand Tightens Grip on Illegal Nominee Businesses in Key Sectors

On November 27th, 2024, Deputy Commerce Minister Napintorn Srisunpang outlined a nationwide strategy to address illegal nominee businesses in foreign-owned firms, aiming to mitigate economic damage within 21 months. More Than 230 Arrested in Phuket Nominee Crackdown The plan, divided into short-, medium-, and long-term phases, was developed in collaboration with relevant agencies. The crackdown […]

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Thailand celebrates BTS’ first Skytrain concert: The ‘Sky Train Music Fest’

Thailand made history by hosting the “Sky Train Music Fest”, the first-ever concert performed on the BTS Skytrain. This unique event combined music, urban transit, and cultural celebration, offering a one-of-a-kind experience for attendees and commuters alike. Blackpink’s Lisa Manoban to play New Year’s concert in Bangkok The concert took place onboard a moving BTS […]

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Thai Government Launches Rainmaking Efforts to Combat PM 2.5

The government is ramping up efforts to combat PM 2.5 air pollution, targeting the harmful impacts of fine particulate matter on public health. Led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, the campaign places emphasis on enhancing the effectiveness of cloud-seeding operations in pollution-affected areas. Thailand Plans Corn Import Ban to Combat PM2.5 Pollution In […]

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Thai politician Samart arrested over iCon Group fraud case

Police arrested politician Samart Janechaijittawanich in the northernmost province of Chiang Rai on Monday after he was wanted for alleged money laundering in connection with The iCon Group fraud case. Suspicious box found outside iCon group sparks bomb scare The arrest happened at noon on Monday after his mother Wilawan Phutthasamrit was apprehended at her […]

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Public Alert Issued Over Methanol-Tainted Alcohol

Recent incidents in a neighboring country have brought attention to the dangers of methanol poisoning linked to illicit alcohol consumption. Several individuals have been hospitalized, and some have perished after consuming alcohol contaminated with methanol, a highly toxic substance. Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol, is an industrial chemical unsuitable for human consumption and is […]

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Chula Presents ‘Mud Sang,’ a Documentary Film to Revive the Spirit of Muay Thai in the World Arena

Muay Thai is fast on the rise and has become yet another form of soft power that generates income for the country. Boxing stadiums are popular attractions that attract tourists to witness this special form of Thai martial art. Many boxing camps are bustling with foreigners interested in learning about the sport, and many Muay […]

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Thai Court Rejects Thaksin Overthrow Case

BANGKOK, Nov 22 (TNA) – Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Friday dismissed a petition accusing former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the ruling Pheu Thai Party of attempting to overthrow the country’s democratic system of government with the King as head of state. Thaksin Optimistic on Yinglucks Return for Songkran 2025 The court ruled by a […]

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