BANGKOK (NNT) – The government has intensified its efforts against illegal loans and loan sharks, prioritizing them as national issues. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has described such lending practices as equivalent to “modern-day slavery” and is focused on eliminating them to improve public welfare. Loan sharks kill fruit vendor over 400 baht in Chonburi Debtors […]
A Chinese woman faces legal action after the Royal Thai Immigration found that she was selling online products without a work permit following a Livestream that outraged netizens in Soi Nana in Bangkok. Chinese woman working illegally questioned over ‘dangerous’ Soi Nana video The Royal Thai Immigration revealed to a press conference on Friday (December […]
Thailand’s Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSD) has pledged serious legal action in child exploitation cases and promised to provide suitable assistance to the victims. Blockbuster movie scares Chinese tourists away from Thailand The announcement was made by MSD Minister Mr. Worawut Silpa-archa in response to reports of an arrest of a German […]
Chalermchai Srion was elected the new Democrat Party leader today, pledging to rebuild party unity, lead the party forward and uphold the party’s principles and ideologies. Former Thai PM Abhisit Vejjajiva quits Democrat party He was the sole candidate for the leadership, after former party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva withdrew and Watanya Bunnag was found to […]
Former Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva announced his resignation from the party at its general meeting today, after he was nominated as a candidate for the party’s leadership by Chuan Leekpai. Former Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva rules himself out of election Chuan, also a former party leader, made the surprise move at the meeting. Abhisit resigned […]
Members of the public are advised to wear face masks, maintain social distancing in crowded places and where air circulation is poor and wash their hands frequently, citing a rising trend in COVID-19 infections. Wuhan Virology Institute Warns of New COVID Strains Dr Manoon Leechawengwongs, expert in respiratory diseases at Vichaiyut Hospital in Bangkok, said […]
The number of Thais held hostage by Hamas in Gaza remains at eight after one missing Thai believed to have been among the hostages was found safe in Israel, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Further hostage releases must wait for next ceasefire: Thai PM The Thai embassy in Tel Aviv reported that a […]
Thai consumers have been rocked by news that billions of baht in illegal pork has been smuggled into the country – and likely onto their dinner plates. DSI Cracks Down on Smuggling of Contraband Pork in Thailand Thousands of shipping containers packed with smuggled pork have been discovered in warehouses and docks across the country […]
