Thai Transport Minister to Discuss High-Speed Rail and ‘Land Bridge’ Project with China
National—
On April 24th, 2024, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai Minister of Transport, publicly revealed his official visit itinerary to China from May 6th to 15th for the 31st Thailand-China Railway Cooperation Meeting.
The meeting will...
Thai Suspect Arrested in Grisly Murder and Dismemberment Case: Alleged Involvement of Japanese Yakuza...
Nonthaburi—
At 9:30 PM, on April 23rd, 2024, Bang Bua Thong investigative police and relevant officers captured a Thai suspect involved in the brutal murder and dismemberment case of an unidentified man in the Bang...
Violent Wildfire Engulfs Over 400 Rai near Golden Triangle in Chiang Rai: Authorities Mobilize...
Chiang Rai—
On April 23rd, 2024, Chiang Rai local media reported a violent wildfire destroying more than 400 Rai near the Golden Triangle in Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai.
According to Chiang Saen District Administrative and relevant...
Myanmar Soldiers Reoccupy Myawaddy Base Following Withdrawal of Resistance Fighters
Myawaddy, Myanmar —
The Myanmar soldiers from the 275th Infantry Battalion who had been scattered near the Second Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge have retreated back to their base at Pha Song Camp in Myawaddy on Wednesday...
USS Theodore Roosevelt and Carrier Strike Group NINE Arrive in Thailand
PRESS RELEASE:
Laem Chabang, Thailand - April 24, 2024: Carrier Strike Group Nine (CSG-9), its flagship USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 arrived in Laem Chabang for a regular...
Suvarnabhumi Steps up 10 Places to 58th among World’s Best Airports
PRESS RELEASE:
The website Skytrax has released its recent report on the 2024 World’s Best Airports. Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi airport is ranked 58th, climbing up ten places from last year.
Don Mueang International Airport is recognized as...
Bangkok and Chiang Mai Named among Best Asian Cities for Expats
PRESS RELEASE:
An online language-learning marketplace, has released its rankings on the top ten cities for expats moving to Asia in 2024. Two cities in Thailand, including Bangkok and Chiang Mai, were recognized among them.
Taking...
Thailand Enters Low Tourism Season: Industry Faces Challenges Post-Songkran, Hopes Rest on Chinese Visitors
National—
On April 22nd, 2024, Mr. Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn, the President of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), publicly revealed that Thailand is officially entering the low season. Thai Tourism operators may struggle with low...
Locals Protest Thai Prime Minister Over Macaque Menace: Claim That Calls for Action on...
Lopburi—
On April 22nd, 2024, Lopburi local media reported that Prang Khaek locals in Mueang, Lopburi, held a press conference and put up protest signs regarding Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the Thai Department...
Viral Video Shows Taxi Striking Pedestrian at Bangkok Crosswalk: Public Outcry Ignites Debate on...
Bangkok—
On April 23rd, 2024, Thai social media users posted a video of a pedestrian being hit by a taxi while legally crossing the road at a crosswalk in front of Asiatique The Riverfront, Bang...
