A Thai political activist and staunch supporter of the government party Pheu Thai held an event on Saturday where people threw human feces on his body to uphold his political promise that the party he supported would never join forces with the military-backed parties. Pheu Thai party’s popularity plunges in new poll Duangrit Bunnag, 57, […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has indicated that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will not attend the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta this week. Srettha to lead his ministers in oath-taking ceremony at the Royal palace on Tuesday Srettha won a parliamentary vote to become prime minister last month and his cabinet was […]
Bangkok, 1 September 2023 – Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaiboon today began her role as the new Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). TAT Promotes Eco-Friendly Tourism for Phadung Krung Kasem Canal in Bangkok Having been with the TAT in 1999 after earning a master’s degree in science from the University of Surrey in the […]
The idea that violence is acceptable will no longer be taught to kids.
A plan to overhaul the visa system is currently being discussed by the government and tourism authorities. The changes are expected to increase revenue from Thailand’s key tourism markets such as India and China. TAT Adopts Cautious Approach to Visa Fee Waiver Scheme The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it is aiming to overhaul the […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – Petroleum company Esso Thailand has been acquired by Bangchak, following the completion of a majority stake acquisition by ExxonMobil. Esso’s petrol stations across the country will be operating under Bangchak’s brand from tomorrow. Bangchak gas stations offer 1.50 baht/litre discount for its oil products The acquisition of Esso Thailand by Bangchak Corporation […]
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will lead his 34 cabinet ministers to take the oath of allegiance before His Majesty the King at the Royal palace on Tuesday, after a Royal Command was issued yesterday (Friday) announcing the new line-up. New Thai PM Srettha Thavisin to Visit Laos to Strengthen Bilateral Ties The Cabinet is scheduled […]
BANGKOK, Sept 1 (TNA) – His Majesty the King has granted a royal pardon to ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, reducing his prison sentence from eight years to one year. Thaksin Shinawatra Stressed, Fatigued, Says His Daughter The 74-year-old Thaksin returned to Thailand from 15 years of self-imposed exile on Aug 22. He was sent to Bangkok […]
