BANGKOK – In a remarkable turn of events that has captured the nation’s attention, His Majesty the King has granted royal patronage to a severely burned Siberian Husky named Molly, accepting the two-year-old female as a patient under his care following a horrific act of animal cruelty in Songkhla province. The Royal Secretary is scheduled […]
BANGKOK – The Department of Land Transport (DLT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), will allow drivers under the age of 55 to renew their licences online starting June 2026, eliminating the need for in-person visits for physical fitness testing. DLT issues smart driving licenses to drivers The initiative aims to streamline […]
CHIANG MAI – HIV infections among Thai adolescents and young adults are rising at an alarming rate, with individuals aged 15 to 24 accounting for more than one-third of all new cases nationwide, according to government data that has prompted the launch of a new prevention campaign. Nearly half of new HIV cases in Thailand […]
BANGKOK – Thailand’s Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the Election Commission to provide a formal explanation within seven days regarding the use of barcodes and QR codes on election ballots, following complaints that the practice may violate constitutional guarantees of secret voting. Man Throws Fermented Fish at Election Commission in Bizarre Protest The inquiry […]
BANGKOK – Thailand’s traditional Songkran festival remains secure in its UNESCO recognition despite Cambodia’s recent application to list its own Khmer New Year, “Moha Sangkranta Chnam Thmey,” as an intangible cultural heritage, officials confirmed. Yuthika Isarangkura na Ayutthaya, Director-General of the Cultural Promotion Department, addressed concerns following Cambodia’s submission, explaining that UNESCO listings do not […]
TRAT – The Royal Thai Navy has intensified patrol operations in the Gulf of Thailand after more than 30 foreign fishing vessels were detected encroaching into Thai waters off Trat province for the second time this month, a naval spokesman confirmed today. Thai Navy Detains Cambodian Vessel for Illegal Fishing in Trat Rear Admiral Paraj […]
BANGKOK — A man was detained Wednesday after hurling bags of fermented fish at the Election Commission (EC) headquarters in a symbolic protest against what he described as the agency’s “rotten” performance, according to Thai Rath. People’s Party Demands Recounts in 10 Constituencies Amid Allegations of Irregularities The suspect, former tennis instructor, arrived at the […]
BANGKOK – Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Ministry has confirmed that a newly formed government committee is reviewing the 60-day visa-free scheme, with a proposal to reduce the stay period to 30 days. Officials and tourism operators insist the change will not negatively impact the industry, as most visitors already stay for less than a month. […]
