The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has warned people about the threats of contracting influenza and dengue fever this year, even as the threat of getting Covid-19 lingers. The department on Wednesday released its report on communicable diseases. Dengue cases on the rise in Thailand Its spokeswoman, Dr Jurai Wongsawat, said the department has found […]
Thailand’s Lower House approved the final reading of the landmark marriage equality bill today, making Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia, and the third country in Asia, to recognise same-sex marriage, once it passes the Senate. Thai Parliament Approves Draft Equal Marriage Law in Initial Reading The bill, which seeks to amend the Civil […]
Mr. Suthipong Kongpool, Director of the Civil Aviation Authority, along with Thai government officials and airline officials, discussed the topic of increasing the number of flights between Thailand and India with Mr. Asangba Chuba Ao, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation of India, along with representatives of the Ministry of Civil Aviation of India, the […]
Chula joins hands with the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) to design “Walkable City” using the GoodWalk Score as the criteria for selecting the pilot area to be developed as Walkable City in Bangkok as well as many cities around the country. The plan is to help reduce pollution, revitalize tourism, and the local economy […]
BANGKOK, March 26 (TNA) – The tripartite board has approved an increase in the minimum wage to 400 Baht, setting a benchmark in 10 tourism-driven provinces, specifically for the hotel industry, focusing on 4-star hotels. Daily Minimum Wage Hike in Thailand to Begin Next Week Permanent Secretary for Labor Pairoj Chotikasathien chaired the wage committee […]
The Tourist Police and Immigration Bureau have arrested a group of five Mongolian nationals suspected of pickpocketing tourists at major attractions in Bangkok and Pattaya. Australian Tourist Allegedly Loses 200,000 Baht to Pickpocket on Pattaya Tour Bus The investigation began on March 11th after a Chinese tourist, Mrs. Sun Yueying (71), reported to Nongprue police […]
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he will not go to the Pheu Thai headquarters this afternoon to meet former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, as it is still during working hours. Thaksin to visit Pheu Thai party on Tuesday Thaksin is scheduled to visit the Pheu Thai HQ in Huai Kwang district, the party he founded, […]
Thailand has achieved second place among emerging and developing countries in Asia, according to the recent Global Opportunity Index (GOI) 2024, by the Milken Institute. Foreign Investment Flourishes in Thailand The index’s purpose is to offer vital information to investors who are seeking opportunities outside their local markets. The index is based on 100 indicators […]
