BANGKOK (NNT) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is set to launch a new on-demand electric boat taxi service in July, enhancing the city’s transportation options and boosting tourism. The service, managed by Krung Thep Thanakom Co (KT), the BMA’s business arm, will initially operate in Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem and its branching canals. The […]
BANGKOK, June 7 (TNA) – Police from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have raided shops selling laughing gas balloons on Khaosan Road, a popular tourist area in Bangkok. Pattaya Police Bust Marijuana Shop Selling Laughing Gas Balloons to Tourists During the raids on Friday, 19 suspects were arrested, […]
On June 5th, 2024, Thai Government spokesperson Chai Watcharong announced that the lifestyle and travel guide magazine “Time Out” has ranked Bangkok, Thailand, as the 6th best city in the world for food. Bangkok Wants Street Food Vendors to Pay Tax, Set Income Limits Time Out highlighted that experiencing local cuisine is a key way […]
At 11:00 PM on June 3rd, 2024, Thai highway police officers received an anonymous tip about coaches transporting a large number of illegal immigrants from Chiang Rai to Bangkok. Police to delay legal proceeding against illegal immigrants in Thailand In response to the report, Thai highway police, Phrae immigration officers, and relevant agencies were dispatched […]
A woman was arrested in Bangkok on Monday over an alleged killer-for-hire conspiracy targeting her husband, who died in mysterious circumstances in Maha Sarakham in April. Indian Investor in Phuket Shot Dead in Phang Nga, Pakistani Man and Thai Wife Arrested Only days before his death from “natural causes” he had survived an attempt on […]
At 8:00 AM on June 1st, 2024, Phraratchawang police officers and relevant agencies captured a suspect accused of committing multiple robberies at popular tourist attractions in Bangkok since 2010. Five Mongolian Nationals Arrested for Pickpocketing Tourists in Bangkok and Pattaya The suspect, publicly identified only as 55-year-old Ms. Pornthip, was arrested at a condominium in […]
The Metropolitan Police have deployed about 100 officers to maintain order, direct traffic and facilitate the Bangkok Pride 2024 parade and related activities today. Thailand to bid to host 2028 World Pride The parade, from the National Stadium, along Rama 1 Road to Ratchaprasong Intersection, will last from 3pm until 5.30pm. Full story: thaipbsworld.com By […]
On May 29th, 2024, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt and relevant agencies convened to review new guidelines and conditions for street stalls on public sidewalks. Blackpink’s Lisa Manoban visits Michelin-starred street food restaurant Jay Fai in Bangkok Governor Chadchart stated that the meeting focused on evaluating street vendor income criteria and tax submission requirements to the […]
