The Cabinet agreed today to exempt Japanese businessmen making business trips to Thailand, of no longer than 30 days, from requiring a visa. Thai Tourism Authorities Propose to Unlock 60-Day Visa Exemption for European Tourists Deputy government spokesman Kharom Phonpornklang said that this visa exemption will come into force on January 1 and last until […]
SAMUT PRAKAN, Dec 12 (TNA) – The Immigration Bureau has announced the opening of automatic channels at Suvarnabhumi Airport for international travelers, starting from December 15. Automatic passport processing for outbound foreigners from next month The move aims to expedite the flow of outbound passengers in compliance with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s directive to enhance […]
Entertainment venues that are set to stay open until 4 AM in line with the Thai government’s policy have been ordered to set up sobering-up areas to prevent patrons from driving home drunk. Bangkok pub closed for 5 years after 120 patrons failed drug tests last night The announcement was made by the National Alcohol […]
Thailand witnessed a concerning environmental situation on Sunday afternoon (Dec 10), with approximately 40% of its regions experiencing thick and hazardous levels of ultrafine dust, as reported by the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISDA). Bangkok to Brace for Hazardous Dust from Nov 9 to 12 GISDA’s report on https://pm25.gistda.or.th/ revealed that 31 out […]
Former Olympic boxing gold medallist Somrak Kamsing has denied charges of sexual assault, filed against him by a 17-year-old girl in the north-eastern province of Khon Kaen. Boxer arrested for rape of girl, 12, at temple fair The allegations were reported to Mueang district police on Monday by the girl, who claimed that she met […]
Another two key members of the Democrat Party have resigned their membership following the party’s general assembly on Saturday, when Chalermchai Sri-on was elected leader along with a new executive committee. Former Thai PM Abhisit Vejjajiva quits Democrat party They are Sathit Wongnongtoey, a former Trang MP, and Ornanong Kanchanachusak, a former Bangkok MP. Both […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – The government’s HPV vaccination project has achieved significant milestones, with over 1 million doses of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine administered to women aged 11-20 nationwide. The initiative, initially planned to administer 1 million doses within 100 days, was completed well ahead of schedule, launching on November 8 and concluding within a […]
Thai Airways International has apologised for an incident where hot coffee was spilled on a passenger, causing serious burns. Thai Airways Orders Pay Cut for Negligent Flight Attendants The public relations department of the airline said on Sunday it felt truly sorry for the incident and promised compensation for the injured passenger. It also said […]
