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. […]
SI SA KET – A Thai soldier lost his left leg after stepping on a landmine during a security operation in Kanthararak district on Wednesday evening, the Royal Thai Army reported. Eleventh Thai Soldier Loses Leg in Sisaket Landmine Blast The incident occurred at approximately 4:40 p.m. The injured soldier, identified as Private Pariwat Meemana […]
BANGKOK — The Cabinet on Tuesday endorsed a comprehensive visa reform package proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs aimed at strengthening Thailand’s tourism sector and stimulating economic growth through targeted measures for tourists, remote workers, students and retirees, according to the Bangkok Post. Thailand denies false reports about visa-free entry limits A government spokeswoman […]
BANGKOK – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced today that his government has instructed relevant agencies to begin the process of canceling a long-standing maritime memorandum of understanding (MoU 44) with Cambodia, citing a lack of progress and diminished utility. Rescued Thai Scam Victim in Cambodia Warns of Beatings, Organ Sales During a Cabinet meeting on […]
BANGKOK — The People’s Party has formally called on the Election Commission (EC) to order a recount of votes in 10 constituencies where it suspects irregularities occurred during ballot counting following Sunday’s general election, Thai PBS reported. Former People’s Party MP Sentenced to Prison for Draft Evasion In a statement posted on its official Facebook […]
BANGKOK – Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has unanimously ruled that 44 former MPs of the now-dissolved Move Forward Party committed serious ethical violations by proposing a bill to amend the country’s lèse-majesté law. Ex-Move Forward MPs to appoint executive committee of a new party The NACC’s decision, announced today, will be forwarded to the […]
BANGKOK — The Bhumjaithai Party, led by incumbent Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, has secured a commanding victory in Thailand’s general election, winning 194 parliamentary seats according to the latest unofficial tally released early Thursday. Bhumjaithai Projected as Leading Party With 92% of votes counted nationwide by 4:08 a.m. on February 9, preliminary results from the […]
BANGKOK — Polling stations across Thailand closed at 5:00 PM Sunday following a day of high turnout for the historic dual-track general election and constitutional referendum. As official vote counting commenced, a prominent pre-election survey projected a fragmented parliament with no clear single-party majority. Anti-Government Banners, Suspected Explosives Found in Narathiwat Ahead of Election The […]
