Thailand Prepares for the Biggest Songkran Festival Ever as a UNESCO World Heritage
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On February 5th, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesman, publicly revealed an announcement made by the Thai Ministry of Culture on the World Songkran Festival in 76 provinces across Thailand starting from...
Could Thailand Really Introduce a Schengen Style Visa for Parts of Southeast Asia?
Over the last few days the Thai Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, has made it clear that he intends to pursue plans for a groundbreaking Schengen style (but with some major differences, read on) visa...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Proposal for 90-Day Visa-Free Stays for...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from the last week, Monday, January 29th, to Sunday, February 4th, 2024.
They are not in any particular...
Thai Prime Minister Makes Surprise Visit to Suvarnabhumi Airport Following Biometric System Malfunction
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin made an unannounced visit to Suvarnabhumi Airport early Monday morning, February 5th, according to reports from the government house.
This visit came in response to a previous malfunction in the...
Cambodian Premier to Visit Thailand This Week
PRESS RELEASE:
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and his spouse, Lok Chumteav Dr. Pich Chanmony, are making their first official visit to Thailand on February 7, following an invitation from Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. The...
Thai and US Navies Set to Undertake “Limited Salvage” Mission for HTMS Sukhothai
PRESS RELEASE:
The Thai and US navies are set to undertake a "limited salvage" mission for the HTMS Sukhothai, which tragically sank in the Gulf of Thailand in December 2022, resulting in the loss of...
Opinion: It’s Time to Lift the Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ban in Thailand
It's been in place for over fifty years but many people agree that it is time to lift the much criticized afternoon alcohol sales ban from 2-5 PM every day in Thailand.
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Thai Prime Minister Discusses Visas for Bordering Countries, Aiming to Establish Thailand as Regional...
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On February 3rd, 2024, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, publicly revealed after a discussion with Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the Minister of Tourism and Sport, regarding a discussion about CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar,...
Thai Police Crack Down on Drug Trafficking in Northeast Thailand
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On February 3rd, 2024, Pol. Lt. Gen. Sarayut Sa-nguanphokai, the Commander of Provincial Police Region 4, and relevant officials held a press conference at Kalasin Provincial Police Headquarters about the “No Place for Drugs”...
Fire Breaks Out at Ministry of Agriculture Building in Bangkok: Deputy Minister’s Office Damaged,...
Bangkok—
At 7:20 PM, on February 3rd, 2024, Capt. Thamanat Prompow, the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, rushed to the Ministry of Agriculture building, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, after receiving a fire report on the second...
