On October 1st, 2024, Mr. Sorawong Thienthong, the Minister of Tourism and Sports, announced that from January 1st to September 29th, 2024, Thailand welcomed over 26 million international tourists, generating approximately 1.214 trillion baht. TAT to Launch Key Events to Revive Tourism, Aims for 3 Trillion Baht Revenue Target The top five countries contributing the […]
A tragic bus fire in Pathum Thani, Thailand, claimed the lives of 22 students and 3 teachers on October 1, 2024. The group, from Wat Khao Praya Sangkharam School in Uthai Thani, was on a field trip when a tire blowout caused the bus to crash into a barrier and ignite into flames. Driver killed, […]
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued a weather advisory for 63 provinces across Thailand, including Bangkok, alerting residents to prepare for thunderstorms and strong winds from September 29 to October 3. The alert covers the Northern, Northeastern, Central, and parts of the Southern regions. Local authorities have been instructed to closely […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – Satellite images from Sunday morning (Sep 29) have indicated an increase in rain clouds and thunderstorms across Thailand’s Northern and Upper Northeastern regions and Bangkok and its surrounding areas. Storm activity is also intensifying around the center of a tropical storm located east of Luzon Island in the Philippines, which is expected […]
On September 28th, 2024, the Thai Meteorological Department issued a weather advisory warning of unstable weather in upper Thailand from September 29th to October 3rd. A moderate high-pressure system from China will cover northern and northeastern Thailand, along with the South China Sea, while a monsoon trough will affect the lower northern, northeastern, central, and […]
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has officially expanded the 30-baht universal healthcare coverage scheme, allowing Bangkok residents to receive healthcare services at all registered clinics, pharmacies, or healthcare units in addition to hospitals. 30-baht health care scheme to stay but enhanced Ms Paetongtarn, speaking at the launch ceremony for the scheme’s expansion, said that it is […]
Central Investigation Bureau police have rescued a Chinese woman from a Chinese-run call centre scam gang, which had allegedly cheated her out of about Bt8 million and were demanding another Bt12.5 million in ransom from her parents in China. Two Chinese suspects detained at Chachoengsao highway rest area for car theft The scam was disclosed […]
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is closely monitoring the strengthening of the baht, particularly as it continues to rise against the U.S. dollar. This appreciation has been largely influenced by multiple factors, including Thailand’s strong economic performance, a robust tourism rebound, and external market conditions such as changes in U.S. Federal Reserve policies, foreign capital […]
