A well-known YouTuber and her mother, deported from Indonesia, were taken into police custody upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi International Airport yesterday to face charges of defrauding the public of about two billion baht. Thai Youtubers Fined after Driving on Beach in Chumphon The two suspects were identified as 31-year-old Suchada Kongchak, who claims to have […]
As Tropical Storm Trami moves toward Thailand, authorities and residents are preparing for intense weather, including heavy rains, strong winds, and rough seas expected to impact several regions of the country. The storm, which formed in the western Pacific, is projected to bring severe weather conditions, especially to Thailand’s coastal and Northeast, Central, and Eastern […]
The Labour Ministry plans to raise the retirement age for both private and government sectors to 65 years, the same as in Singapore and Switzerland, said the minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn. Bangkok bus conductors face early retirement Mr Phiphat said on Friday that the idea of extending the retirement age was attributed to today’s improvements in […]
Thailand is set to officially introduce a 300 baht tourism tax. It will be submitted for approval in January 2025 and will come into effect 6 months after approval, marking an important step towards sustainable tourism and improving the country’s infrastructure. The new tax will be applied to air travelers entering the country, reflecting Thailand’s […]
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra led the Cabinet in a wreath-laying ceremony this morning (Oct 23) to commemorate King Chulalongkorn Memorial Day 2024. The ceremony, held at 8:30 a.m. at the King Chulalongkorn Memorial in front of Dusit Palace in Bangkok, was also attended by scores of government officials and the public. Thai PM Leads Tribute […]
Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban, the renowned Thai member of K-pop group BLACKPINK, is scheduled to perform in Bangkok on two notable occasions: BLACKPINK’s Lisa brightens up the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2024 Fan Meetup in November 2024: – Event: “DENTISTE’ Presents: LISA Fan Meetup in Asia 2024 – Bangkok” – Date: November 13, 2024 – Venue: […]
BANGKOK, Oct 21 (TNA) – Deputy Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau, Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Pankaew, has revealed that a probe into the deadly school bus fire has uncovered potential involvement of government officials. 22 students and 3 teachers killed in bus fire in Pathum Thani The investigation, he said, suggests that multiple government […]
Bangkok, 17 October 2024 – Thailand has extended the suspension of the requirement to fill out the ‘To Mo 6’ (TM6) immigration form for foreign travellers entering and exiting Thailand at 16 land and sea checkpoints until 30 April 2025. Thailand Simplifies Immigration at Key Checkpoints, Suspends Filing of TM6 The TM6 form is the […]
