BANGKOK, Feb 13 (TNA) – The Cabinet has passed a resolution approving Friday, April 12, 2024, as an additional public holiday, creating a continuous holiday period of five days for Songkran Festival. TAT working on details of extended Songkran celebrations This decision comes in light of the upcoming Songkran Festival, during which a significant number […]
A large number of Thai netizens have switched their Facebook covers and profile photos to include pictures of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and her favourite colour, purple, as a way of showing their support and respect for her. A trending emoji among Thai citizens on Facebook is a purple heart. Thai Police Seeks Arrest […]
BANGKOK, Feb 13 (TNA) – The police are seeking arrest warrants from the court for monarchy-reform activist Tantawan Tuatulanon and her colleague of a protest group, who was the driver of the car that allegedly attempted to interrupt a royal motorcade. Royalists clash with pro-democracy group at Bangkok’s Siam Square BTS station Violations include insulting […]
Thaksin was a prime minister for many years and contributed a lot to the country. He is one of the most popular prime ministers in Thai history.
A small group of protesters gathered outside the Justice Ministry on Monday opposing the expected release of Thaksin Shinawatra from prison without having spent a day behind bars. Corrections Department allows Thaksin to remain at Police General Hospital “Thaksin is only a prisoner in name,” Pichit Chaimongkol, leader of the Students and Peoples Network for […]
Five immigration police officers were sentenced to 15 years in prison each today, after they were found guilty by the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases of extorting 10 million baht from a Chinese businessman in exchange for dropping a charge against him. Phuket Cops Probed for Extorting Foreigners The sixth defendant, a civilian […]
BANGKOK, Feb 12 (TNA) – The Customs Department destroys more than 870,000 pieces of contraband and counterfeit goods, totaling over 8.3 million baht, including baraku, cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, bags and sunglasses. DSI Seizes Truckloads of Pirate Products in Rayong and Pathum Thani Mr. Phanthong Loykulnan, advisor on development and tax management at the Customs Department, […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – Bangkok’s Chinatown and the resort island of Phuket have seen an influx of tourists, predominantly Chinese, coming to celebrate Chinese New Year. The festivities, which began on February 9th, have drawn large crowds, boosting local tourism and hospitality sectors significantly. Thais celebrate Chinese New Year nationwide In Phuket, hotel occupancy rates have […]
