The new cabinet at its first official meeting on Wednesday approved several measures intended to boost the economy – lower electricity and diesel prices, a visa-free scheme for two countries, a farm debt moratorium and fortnightly salaries for government officials. Visa exemptions for China and Kazakhstan nationals to start on September 25 After the meeting […]
The Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports, Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, cautioned against making sweeping assumptions about Chinese tourists visiting Thailand and claiming they all have the intention of exploiting the country and participating in illegal businesses and acts. Visa exemptions for China and Kazakhstan nationals to start on September 25 Sudawan’s statement was made in response […]
Thailand will grant a five-month visa exemption to Chinese and Kazakhstani tourists, starting on September 25, in an effort to boost arrivals over the yearend, said PM Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday. Thai Immigration Prepares for Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Tourists The arrivals of Chinese tourists during the first seven months of this year have fallen […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has directed law enforcement agencies to intensify their efforts in curbing criminal activities led by organized criminal elements and influential figures. Pattaya Police Arrest Several Outlaws Motorcycle Gang Members The order comes in response to a recent progress report submitted by Royal Thai Police Deputy Commissioner Pol Gen […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – The Department of Disease Control (DDC) is urging the public, especially those with underlying medical conditions that could worsen tuberculosis (TB), to undergo TB screenings to prevent its spread. The call comes in response to recent reports of a well-known actor contracting TB, likely due to close contact with a friend who […]
The senior police officer believed to have committed suicide on Monday was distressed because he had invited his subordinate to the dinner party where he was subsequently murdered by a gunman last Wednesday, according to his commanding officer. Sub-district Chief Will Not Escape Justice: Deputy Police Chief The man had blamed himself for his subordinate’s […]
Four Chinese nationals and a Lao citizen have been arrested over their role in a cryptocurrency fraud that caused over 2.7 billion baht worth of losses, according to the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB). Sixteen Chinese Nationals Arrested in Call Center Scam Raid in Pattaya CCIB spokesman Kissana Phathanacharoen said on Sunday at least 3,280 […]
Many Pheu Thai election manifesto promises were missing from the policy statement delivered by PM Srettha Thavisin to parliament, said Move Forward MP deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakul on Monday. Pheu Thai Holds Talks with Move Forward “The policies lack specifics and commitments, as well failing to provide timelines for implementation,” Sirikanya said. Full story: thaipbsworld.com […]
