It’s time to live with Covid-19, says Thailand’s Communicable Diseases Committee as they discuss...
Bangkok -
The National Communicable Diseases Committee today, August 23rd, has agreed, in principle, on four ways to reopen the country to foreign visitors safely under new disease control measures, which has been called "Smart...
Two New Zealand Men Arrested in Phuket for Alleged Brutal Assault on Chalong Police...
Phuket—
At 3:50 PM, on March 16th, 2024, Chalong police officers captured two New Zealand nationals who allegedly refused to pull over for a traffic offense, evaded police arrest, and were later accused of assaulting...
Sugarcane growers that burn crops to face additional fines in attempt to reduce air...
Sugarcane growers, who burn their crops before harvesting, will be charged 30 baht/tonne for the burnt sugarcane delivered to sugar mills, while the mills will be levied 12 baht/tonne for accepting burnt cane exceeding...
Thai Royal Gazette announces speed limits in special administrative areas, including Bangkok and Pattaya
National -
The Royal Gazette last night, November 23rd, has published the Ministerial Regulation regarding the speed limit for driving on roadways in Bangkok, Pattaya City, Muang Pattaya, city municipalities, and community areas.
For driving in...
Free Visa Policy to Attract an Additional Estimated 700,000 Chinese Tourists to Thailand
National —
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) anticipates that the government's initiative to grant free visas to Chinese visitors will contribute to an additional 700,000 arrivals during the peak tourist season.
The initiative, which is...
Woman Arrested for Stealing from Tourists at Bangkok Airport
Bangkok –
A woman was arrested for stealing from foreign tourists at Don Mueang International Airport.
The Tourist Police told TPN media on Wednesday (April 26th) that they have arrested Ms. Phonthip Kantarak, 53, at a...
Alleged Chinese Bitcoin Scammer who Operated in Pattaya Busted in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai —
A Chinese national was arrested in Chiang Mai yesterday for overstaying more than 1,000 days and allegedly deceiving others into buying graphic cards used for cryptocurrency mining.
The suspect, identified by police as...
Thai FDA authorizes Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11
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Thailand's Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of the Comirnaty Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech for children aged between 5 and 11 years old.
Dr. Paisarn Dunkum, Deputy Secretary-General of the FDA, revealed...
Thailand to beef up road safety, implement measures used in Japan
BANGKOK, 10 August 201: Thailand’s Ministry of Transport will introduce road safety measures based on successful models introduced in Japan.
According to the National News Bureau of Thailand, Transport Minister, Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, said the measures...
Chonburi announces 178 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 2 new deaths
Highlights:
178 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today
191 people recovered and were released from medical care
2 new deaths
The Chonburi Department of Public Health announced 178 new and confirmed cases of...
