Thai Health Official Proposes Surrogacy Law Amendments for All Married Couples, Emphasizes LGBT+ Rights
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On February 20th, 2024, Dr. Surat Wisetsak, the Director-General of the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS), announced proposed amendments to the Surrogacy Law, aiming to allow surrogacy for married couples without specifying gender...
Thai Transport Minister Addresses High Ticket Prices for Bangkok-Phuket Flights, Promises Reduction Before Songkran...
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At 9:30 AM, on February 20th, 2024, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai Minister of Transport, gave an interview before the Cabinet meeting regarding the issue of some airline passengers criticizing that ticket prices for...
Myanmar Military Conscription Sparks Refugee Surge to Thailand
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On February 19th, 2024, Mr. Kannavee Suebsang, the FAIR Party MP, publicly revealed the case where the Myanmar government announced military conscription without gender discrimination, leaving uncertainty about whether it would escape scrutiny under...
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s Section 112 Case: Further Investigation Ordered
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On February 19th, 2024, Mr. Prayut Phetkhun, the spokesperson for the Office of the Attorney General, addressed the case of the former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, on Section 112 of the Criminal Code...
Algerian Tourist Arrested for Alleged Theft of Gold Amulet in Bangkok
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On February 20th, 2024, Bangkok police announced the arrest of a 56-year-old Algerian tourist, identified only as Mr. Garou, on charges of theft at a gold shop in the Phra Nakhon district.
According to...
Thai Meteorological Department Forecasts Extreme Summer Heatwave
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The Thai Meteorological Department has announced that summer is expected to commence towards the end of this month, with an extreme heatwave predicted for March and April. Temperatures in some provinces could soar...
The Best Time to Visit Thailands Beaches and Islands
PRESS RELEASE:
If you are planning to visit some beaches and islands while on holiday, it is important to note that different sides of the peninsula have different weather.
So, when it is raining on...
THAILAND EVENT: Let’s Go Fly a Kite!
PRESS RELEASE:
Get ready for kite season as winds from the Gulf of Thailand sweep in between February and April.
Here's some of the kite festivals taking place over the next weekends.
Pattaya International Kite On The...
DSI Offers Reward for Clues in Unsolved Murder
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The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is offering a reward of 2 million baht for information that could help solve the murder of a Japanese tourist in Sukhothai, which occurred 17 years ago.
The...
Bid to Extend Legal Alcohol Sales Time Rejected Again By Thai Government Panel
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A Thai government committee has dropped, for the second time, a proposal to extend the afternoon alcohol sale time in response to activists' pleas. However, the Public Health Minister has not completely dismissed...
