BANGKOK – The Federation of Land Transport of Thailand has announced plans to roll out phased increases in haulage charges of up to 30 percent, beginning April 1, as operators struggle to absorb soaring operating costs driven by a 6 baht-per-litre jump in diesel prices. Thai Fuel Prices Jump by Six Baht per Litre as […]
BANGKOK — The incoming “Anutin 2” administration is set to fast-track the long-debated tourism entry fee, with Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn confirming the proposal will be tabled during the government’s first Cabinet meeting, The Nation reported. Thai tourist tax of 300 baht to be submitted for approval in January 2025 Under […]
PATHUM THANI — Phra Dhammajayo, the controversial former abbot of Dhammakaya Temple, is now a free man after public prosecutors dropped money laundering charges against him in connection with the Klongchan Credit Union Cooperative case, citing the expiry of the statute of limitations. Rumors claim Phra Dhammachaiyo has fled to Europe On March 20, the […]
BANGKOK — Police have not ruled out murder in the death of British tourist Joshua Kershaw, a 21-year-old landscaper from Grimsby who was found dead at a hotel in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit 7/1 alley on January 13, just hours after arriving in Thailand for what was meant to be a week-long holiday. Body of Missing British […]
BANGKOK — Fuel prices across Thailand surged by six baht per litre on Thursday morning, marking the second increase in three days as the government abandoned costly subsidy programs in response to spiraling global oil prices driven by Middle East tensions. Thai Oil Crisis Eases After Government Intervention The price hike, effective from 5am, applies […]
BANGKOK — Two Thai nationals have died after being struck by a car while crossing a road near Miami Beach in the United States, with police arresting a suspect believed to have been intoxicated at the time of the fatal incident. Efforts underway to return three historic artefacts to Thailand from USA The collision occurred […]
BANGKOK – The Thai government is introducing new measures to tighten controls on nominee arrangements, aiming to prevent foreigners from using Thai nationals as proxies to operate businesses, with the stricter rules set to take effect on April 1, the Bangkok Post reported. More Than 230 Arrested in Phuket Nominee Crackdown Deputy government spokeswoman Lalida […]
BANGKOK – Thailand’s army intelligence chief has issued a warning about the possibility of a third round of armed conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, citing Cambodia’s increased purchases of weapons from Eastern European countries and the upcoming general election in Cambodia as key indicators of potential escalation, Thai PBS reported. Thailand to Begin Construction of […]
