Thai Narcotics Control Board Launches Major Operation in Bangkok’s Nana Area
Bangkok—
On February 21st, 2024, Pol. Lt. Gen. Panurat Lakboon, the Secretary-General of the Office of the Thai Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), launched a search operation together with 200 officers in the Nana area, Bangkok,...
Thai Police Continue Investigation Into Gambling Network Allegedly Involving High Level Police
National—
On February 21st, 2024, Pol. Maj. Gen. Charoonkiat Pankaew, the Central Investigation Bureau Deputy Commissioner, publicly revealed case progress on the gambling “Minnie” network linked to high-ranked police officers including Pol. Gen. Surachet "Big...
Thailand Sees Surge in Condo Purchases Among Foreign Buyers
PRESS RELEASE:
Reports have indicated that the Thai real estate market in 2023 witnessed a significant increase in condominium transactions by foreigners, with a total of 49,250 units sold from developers' projects.
Data notably showed that...
Thailand Welcomes 5 Million Tourists This Year, China Remains Top Source
National —
Thailand's tourism sector continues to see a consistent flow of international visitors, with over 5 million arrivals recorded between January to February 18th, 2024.
According to Tourism and Sports Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the nation...
Thai Police Investigate Burnt Body Found in Khon Kaen: Progress Made in Identifying Victim,...
Khon Kaen—
At 10:00 AM, on February 21st, 2024, Pol. Col. Preecha Kengsarikit, the Muang Khon Kaen Deputy Police Commander, publicly revealed case progress on the remains of an unidentified human body found burnt at...
Former Cambodia PM Hun Sen Visits Thaksin Shinawatra: Unofficial Meeting at ‘Chan Song La’...
National—
At 10:51 AM, on February 21st, 2024, Samdech Hun Sen, the former Cambodia Prime Minister (1985–2023), arrived at “Chan Song La” Manor to greet Thaksin Shinawatra.
Thai national media reported that at 10:37 AM, Ms....
Husband Confesses to Murdering His Wife and Burning Her Body to Remove Evidence at...
Nonthaburi—
At 8:00 PM, on February 20th, 2024, Pak Kret police officers performed an interrogation of a suspect who allegedly murdered a woman and burnt the body at a rubber plantation in Si Maha Phot,...
Thai Cabinet Approves 104 Million Baht Budget for Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024
National—
On February 20th, 2024, Ms. Kanika Aunjit, the Thai deputy government spokeswoman, publicly revealed after the Thai cabinet meeting regarding an approval of 104 million baht in the government budget for the Maha Songkran...
Maya Bay Named Third ‘Best Beach in the World’
PRESS RELEASE:
Maya Bay on Phi Phi Island in Krabi named the third “best beach in the world” by Lonely Planet.
The beaches of Thailand are in the spotlight again. The world-famous travel publication Lonely Planet...
Thailand Extends Visa Exemption for Kazakhstani Tourists Until August 31st
National —
The Thai Cabinet has approved a six-month extension of the visa exemption for Kazakhstani visitors, valid until August 31st, 2024, in a bid to further boost tourism.
This announcement, released on February 20th, 2024,...
