Cuts to Energy Costs Take Effect This Week
PRESS RELEASE:
The first official cabinet meeting under the administration of Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin unveiled several major changes. Key among them were reductions in electricity and diesel prices effective this month,...
Thai Government Alters Overseas Income Tax Rules to Close Loopholes
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In an effort to tackle loopholes in overseas income tax, the Thai government has pulled out new rules that it said would permanently close these gaps for good, while also addressing issues of...
Thai Activists Demand Detailed Disclosure of Thaksin’s Health Issues
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Activists from the Student and People Network for Thailand Reform (SNT) filed a complaint seeking a detailed disclosure of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra's health conditions, to prove if he deserves to stay in...
Thailand’s Free-Visa Scheme for Chinese and Kazakhstani Tourists Becomes Official
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The Thai government's free-visa policy for Chinese and Kazakhstani tourists has been endorsed in the Royal Gazette and published on Tuesday, September 19th.
The policy, which will take effect from September 25th to February...
Top Thai Police Officer Vows to Regain Trust of Public Following Kamnan Nok Shooting...
National – On Sep 18th, 2023, Pol. Col. Phakpoom Phisamai, one of the lead investigative team members on the recent “Kamnan Nok” case, posted on social media about the shocking and depressing incident that...
70-80% Chance of Downpours Across Thailand with Possible Flash Floods
National – The Meteorological Department of Thailand announced a chance of 70-80% for heavy rains for the next 24 hours that affect north, east, and central Thailand, including Bangkok, and metropolitan areas. Continuous rains...
Surge in Flu Cases Prompts Govt Action
PRESS RELEASE:
Health reports have indicated that the number of influenza patients tripled recently, with young children in schools identified as a high-risk group. To combat the surge, the Ministry of Public Health has ordered...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Visa Waiver for Chinese Tourists Approved,...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from the last week, Monday, September 11th, 2023, to Sunday, September 17th, 2023.
They are not in any...
Thailand and Laos Hold Talks on Boosting Tourism Cooperation
BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand and Laos have initiated discussions aimed at enhancing tourism collaboration, as they explore measures to attract more visitors to the region.
In a meeting held in Loei, Thailand, officials from both countries...
Leading Thai Police and Relevant Agencies Discuss Police Reform in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand-
On September 17th, 2023, the Thai Journalists Association set up a conference on “Police Reform: Reclaim Faith or Downfall” in Bangkok lectured by Adjunct Professor Wicha Mahakun, a former member of the...
