Thailand and China to Expedite Free Visa Talks

BEIJING (NNT) – Mr. Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, recently met with Mr. Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, at the sidelines […]

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German Suspect in Pattaya Child Sexual Abuse Case Reportedly Detained in Germany

A German national charged with sexually abusing children in Pattaya was reportedly arrested in his home country, said a Pattaya business operator. Pattaya police explain alleged bribery in child prostitution case Mrs. Lamphueng “Lisa” Hamilton, the chairwoman of the Jomtien-Pattaya Entertainment Association, took to Thai media to provide the latest update about Mr. J. K., […]

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Thailand’s Songkran Listed as UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage

BANGKOK, Dec 6 (TNA) – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has approved the inclusion of Songkran in Thailand, traditional Thai New Year festival, to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritages at UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee meeting for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Botswana on Wednesday. Pheu Thai Leader Proposes Month-long […]

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Clean air advocate Dr Krittai Tanasombatkul succumbs to lung disease at 29

A 29-year-old Chiang Mai doctor suffering from lung cancer who showed his fighting spirit using the social media hashtag “Su-Di-Wa” (don’t give up) while sharing his experience, died on Tuesday. Lung cancer risk higher in polluted Chiang Mai He was Dr Krittai Tanasombatkul. Condolences poured in after his father, Thaiphat, shared the news of his […]

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Thailand Intensifies Anti-Counterfeit Drive

BANGKOK (NNT) – Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has announced a crackdown on the sale of counterfeit branded products online, highlighting the urgency to address the infringement of property rights, which could damage Thailand’s international reputation. Counterfeit Goods Worth 173 Million Baht Destroyed According to Phumtham, the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has been tasked with […]

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