Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 Placed Thailand Among Top 20 Countries in the World
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Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa is also rated among the Top Spas, while The Sukhothai Bangkok is among the Top Hotels.
Bangkok, 7 October 2024 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is delighted to announce...
Car Crash in Bangkok Topples 10 Power Poles, Driver Found with Drugs and Gun
Bangkok —
On September 6th, 2024, Thai national media reported a car accident in the Huai Khwang district area, Bangkok, where a vehicle crashed into power poles, toppling more than ten of them and blocking...
Bangkok Taxi Overturns and Bursts Into Flames; Critical Injuries Reported
Bangkok —
At 8:10 AM on October 5th, 2024, Huamark police officers received a report of a taxi accident on Rama 9 Road, Bangkok, where the vehicle overturned and caught fire. The crash left five...
Bangkok Ranked Fourth-Friendliest City in World 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards
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Bangkok has been ranked as the fourth-friendliest city in the world in the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards, an annual survey by CN Traveler. The Thai capital is acknowledged for its unique blend of...
Former Boxer Wanted for Burglary Escapes After Hostage Standoff in Bangkok
Bangkok —
At 9:45 PM on October 3rd, 2024, Bang Sue police were alerted to an armed suspect breaking into a house in Soi Inthamara 29, Phaya Thai, while evading officers from Tao Poon Station....
Thai Police Seize Nearly 6 Million Meth Pills in Major Bangkok Drug Bust
Bangkok —
At 10:00 AM on October 2nd, 2024, officers from Bangkok’s Metropolitan Police Division 9 announced the arrest of three suspects and the seizure of 5.9 million methamphetamine pills and 190 kilograms of crystal...
Update: Thai Justice Minister Offers Condolences, Promises Swift Compensation for Victims
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On October 1st, 2024, Thai national media provided an update on the tragic bus fire involving students from Wat Khao Phraya school, Uthai Thani, which occurred on Vibhavadi Road in front of the...
Update: Pathum Thani Police Arrest Bus Driver After Fleeing Scene of Tragic School Bus...
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At 11:30 PM on October 1st, 2024, Pol. Maj. Gen. Chayanon Meesati, the Deputy Provincial Police Commander of Pathum Thani, and relevant officers questioned a bus driver involved in the tragic accident that...
Thailand Set for Economic Boost as Google Expands Data Centers and Cloud Services in...
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On September 30th, 2024, Mrs. Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet and Google, announced a 36 billion baht investment to expand cloud infrastructure and data centers in Bangkok and Chonburi....
Thai SMEs Urge Crackdown on Illegal Chinese-Labeled Goods Undercutting Local Businesses
Bangkok —
At 1:00 PM on September 30th, 2024, Mr. Rattanamongkol Lerttaweewit, representing the Protect Thai Entrepreneurs Network, along with Thai SME business allies, held a press conference in Huai Khwang, Bangkok, urging authorities to...
