Update: Chiang Mai Police Reveal Details on Canadian Tourist’s Attempted Airplane Door Opening Incident
Chiang Mai—
On February 9th, 2024, Pol. Col. Manatchai Inthuean, the superintendent of the Phupingkharajaniwet Police Station in Chiang Mai, publicly revealed more information about the case of a Canadian tourist who attempted to open...
Governor of Thai Tourism Authority Announces Plans for World Songkran Festival to Boost Tourism...
National—
On February 8th, 2024, Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, the governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), gave a statement on a preparatory meeting for the World Songkran Festival in collaboration with the Ministry of...
Thai Customs Department Cracks Down on Cigarette and E-Cigarette Smuggling Worth More Than 63.13...
National—
On February 8th, 2024, Mr. Panthong Loikunnan, the spokesperson for the Thai Customs Department, publicly revealed a program for the strict prevention and suppression of the smuggling of cigarettes and e-cigarettes to Thailand according...
Thailand Sees Increase in Tourism Spend Over Chinese New Year Period
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK, 8 February 2024 – Data from leading global travel service provider Trip.com Group has revealed that Thailand will see an increase of 44.3% in total trip expenditure for inbound bookings when comparing this year’s...
Thai Agencies Collaborate to Tackle PM 2.5 Crisis: Alarming Levels Detected Across 14 Provinces
National—
On February 8th, 2024, the Thai Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MHESI), the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), and relevant agencies collaborated to address the escalating issue of PM...
Royal Thai Navy Thwarts Illicit Oil Smuggling Operation Near Songkhla; Four People Arrested
Songkhla—
On February 8th, 2024, the Second Naval Area Command of the Royal Thai Navy was alerted to a concerning report of a boat suspected of engaging in illicit oil smuggling to fishing vessels in...
Government Promotes Thailand Cross-Border Tourism Drive Across Five ASEAN Nations
PRESS RELEASE:
The government endorses the initiation of collaboration and the enhancement of capabilities in the competitive tourism sector within the ASEAN region, adopting a unified destination approach known as "One Destination" and promoting Two-way...
Japanese Ex-pat Allegedly Attacked by Yakuza Gang Seeks Legal Aid in Thailand
Bangkok—
On February 7th, 2024, Mr. Ekkapop Laungprasert, the Advisor to the Minister of the Interior and the founder of the Sai Mai Tong Rot Facebook page, brought a Japanese victim who allegedly was physically...
Canadian Tourist Sparks Panic: Attempts to Open Airplane Door While Taking Off from Chiang...
Chiang Mai—
At 9:57 PM, on February 7th, 2024, Thai national media reported that a foreign tourist in his early forties from Canada went into a panic and attempted to open an airplane door while...
Customs Vigilance on Drug Smuggling Via Postal System in Thailand
PRESS RELEASE:
The Customs Department has emphasized strict surveillance against the smuggling of drugs through the postal and parcel delivery systems.
The measure involves cooperation with various agencies both domestically and internationally to enhance the efficiency...
