The Ministry of Transport has directed the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to increase airport slots ahead of the expected rise in foreign tourists this summer, starting in April. Suvarnabhumi Airport to Open Automatic Channel for Foreigners BANGKOK (NNT) – The move, announced by Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit, aims to accommodate more flights, particularly […]
The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has identified three major diseases – COVID-19, influenza, and dengue fever – as potential pandemic threats for the year 2024. Highly transmissible but mild Covid strain now dominant BANGKOK (NNT) – Alongside these, the department is also closely monitoring 12 other seasonal and group-specific diseases. Dr Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn, the […]
Police have confirmed on January 12th, 2024, that a Thai woman has been charged with murder following the death of a child in Haverfordwest. Hate Crime Surged in England, Wales after Terrorist Attacks 42-year-old Papaipit Linse, born in Chiang Mai, Thailand, was arrested at the scene, and has now been charged with murder. She has […]
Many children across Thailand are having a joyful day as government agencies and numerous businesses roll out various in-door and out-door activities to entertain them on this year’s Children’s Day. 20 children injured during emergency bridge demonstration in Satun One of the highlights has been to sit on the prime minister’s chair in Government House, […]
Thai cyber police have seized assets worth more 1.2 billion baht from a major online scamming gang and have arrested three suspects, including the alleged ring leader, during raids on 13 locations in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Nonthaburi. Ratchaburi woman accused of heading romance scam gang The seized assets include 77 cars, 84 land title […]
BANGKOK, Jan 11 (TNA) – The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and public prosecutors have jointly investigated and will file charges against two former ministers and two high-ranking officials at the Ministry of Labour for allegedly receiving kickbacks of 36 million baht in exporting Thai workers to pick wild berries in Finland. Thai berry-pickers heading […]
On January 12th, 2024, Asst. Prof. Pimol Srivikorn, the Advisor to the Prime Minister and the president of the Taekwondo Association of Thailand, publicly revealed after the 1st meeting of the Sport Industry Subcommittee regarding an extension visa for foreigners studying Muay Thai to stay in Thailand from 60 to 90 days. TAT Hosts Muay […]
On January 10, 2024, Dr. Tewan Thaneerat, the deputy director of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTTAM), announced the progress of the Draft Marijuana Bill. Thailand Tightens Regulations On Cannabis For Medical Use The draft has undergone eight revisions in the past three months and is now open for public feedback, emphasizing […]
