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April 28, 2024

Police raid illegal Bitcoin mining centres in Samut Sakhon and Ratchaburi

Officers from the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) and officials from the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) raided illegal Bitcoin mining operations at a vegetarian shelter and a warehouse in Samut Sakhon and Ratchaburi provinces on Friday. Russian arrested in Koh Samui for allegedly robbing compatriot of ฿1.8m in Bitcoins In a coordinated operation, the TCSD […]

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April 27, 2024

Thailand voted the World’s best country to visit in your lifetime for 2024

On CEOWORLD magazine’s list of “World’s Best Countries To Visit In Your Lifetime 2024”, Thailand is ranked top, according to Government Spokesman Chai Wacharonke. Thailand’s most mysterious attraction: Hin Sam Wan, whale-shaped rocks in Bueng Kan The ranking is based on feedback from over 295,000 readers, making it the highest level of participation in the […]

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April 26, 2024

Tak Bai massacre victims sue top officials

Injured protesters and families of those killed in the 2004 Tak Bai tragedy have filed a lawsuit against nine former top officials, accusing them of murder and other charges. Tak Bai and Krue Se incidents to be raised in Thaksin’s libel trial against House Speaker The filing took place at the provincial court of Narathiwat […]

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High speed train at railway station in China

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April 25, 2024

SRT Advances Second Phase of Thai-Chinese High-Speed Rail

BANGKOK (NNT) – The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has greenlit the second phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed train project, extending from Nakhon Ratchasima to Nong Khai. The newly approved stretch will cover 357.12 kilometers, with sections both elevated and at ground level. Transport Ministry rejects claims Japan not interested in high speed train project […]

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April 25, 2024

Arrest Warrants Issued for Japanese Suspects in Nonthaburi Murder Case

BANGKOK, April 25 (TNA) – The court has issued arrest warrants for two Japanese suspects in a murder case involving a compatriot. The arrest warrants came after the police apprehended a Thai man, who admitted he was the driver, hired by the Japanese men to take them to a warehouse in the Phutthamonthon area. The […]

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April 24, 2024April 24, 2024

Thai Cabinet Announces Continued Visa Exemption for Russian Tourists

Thai Cabinet Announces Continued Visa Exemption for Russian Tourists, But Changed from 90 Days to 60.

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Srettha Thavisin, the 30th prime minister of Thailand.

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April 24, 2024

Thai Deputy Police Chief ‘Big Joke’ drops complaint against PM Srettha

Embattled deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn on Tuesday withdrew his malfeasance complaint against Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin for suspending him, according to the secretary-general of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). Deputy Police Chief ‘Big Joke’ Suspended from Duties Niwatchai Kasemmongkol said Pol Gen Surachate did not go into details about the reasons for dropping […]

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View from the Sathorn Unique Tower, Bangkok

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April 24, 2024

Bangkok and Chiang Mai named among best Asian cities for expats

Preply, an online language-learning marketplace, has released its rankings on the top ten cities for expats moving to Asia in 2024. Two cities in Thailand, including Bangkok and Chiang Mai, were recognized among them. Thailand in the top 10 among the best countries for expats Taking the second place, the website describes Bangkok as the […]

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