Thai Authorities Seize 5.36kg of Cocaine, Unveil Transnational Crime Network Involving West African Suspects

On March 11th, 2024, Pol. Lt. Gen. Panurat Lakboon, the Secretary-General of the Office of the Thai Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), and relevant agencies held a press conference after a crackdown on transnational crime networks. Eight suspects of Nigerian-led drug network arrested in Bangkok and surrounding provinces According to Pol. Lt. Gen. Panurat, on March […]

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France said to back Thai visa-free push

Thailand has gained support from France for its ambitious plan to seek a visa-free agreement with European countries in the Schengen area, while intending to accelerate negotiations for a free trade agreement with the EU, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday. Thai PM Srettha sets record for trips overseas He was speaking after a […]

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Thai PM Srettha sets record for trips overseas

PM Srettha Thavisin has set a new record for overseas trips since taking the office in September last year. During his 176 days in office, he has travelled to 16 countries, spending a total of 52 days, or about 30% of his time, outside Thailand. Thai PM Srettha Leads Discussions with Major French Agencies Questions […]

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Anthrax alert at Thai-Lao border after human infections reported in Laos

The Livestock Development Department has warned cattle raisers be on alert for anthrax, after three Laotians living in Champasak province in southern Laos are reported to have fallen sick after eating raw beef. Kazakh Officials Confirm Second Anthrax Outbreak In A Week Somchuan Ratanamungklanon, the department’s director-general, said that livestock officials, based in north-eastern provinces […]

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Thai government aims to generate 90 billion euros in tourism revenue by 2024

BERLIN (NNT) – At “The Amazing Thailand Networking Event” held in Germany, Thailand presented its vision and policies to drive the country’s tourism industry and connect regional tourism. The event is part of the Internationale Tourismus-Börse Berlin 2024 (ITB Berlin 2024), the world’s largest tourism trade fair. Thai PM Srettha Leads Discussions with Major French […]

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Thai PM Srettha Leads Discussions with Major French Agencies

PARIS (NNT) – Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, on March 8, engaged in strategic talks with prominent French private sector leaders, seeking to enhance cooperation in the cultural, fashion, and business sectors between Thailand and France. Thai PM Srettha to Address Wildfire Crisis Upon Return from Europe The day’s agenda kicked off with a meeting between […]

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Thai Government Questions Ranking of Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang Airports in ‘Worst Airport’ List by UK Publisher

On March 5th, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesman, posted on X in response to Business Financing, a UK publisher, ranking Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang Airports in the worst airport list in Asia in 2023. Suvarnabhumi voted 10th best airport of the world According to Thai national media, Business Financing, a British travel […]

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