Dengue Surge Hits Many Thai Provinces with 8,000+ Cases
PRESS RELEASE:
Dengue fever has escalated into a significant concern in Thailand, with the Department of Disease Control (DDC) reporting over 8,000 infections and 13 fatalities in January.
DDC Director-General Thongchai Keeratihuttayakorn highlighted a sharp 91.25%...
Thai Minister of Commerce Cracks Down on Illegal Import of Elephant Pants from China...
National—
On February 5th, 2024, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, issued an order to the Thai Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) to investigate a case in which Thai elephant...
Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra Faces Legal Charges Over Alleged Offenses Against the Monarchy
National—
On February 6th, 2024, Mr. Prayut Phetkhun, the spokesperson for the Office of the Attorney General, publicly revealed details regarding a legal case involving Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, on Section 112 of the Criminal Code...
Update: No Foul Play Suspected in Recent Fire at Thai Ministry of Agriculture
Bangkok—
On February 5th, 2024, Ms. Ayarin Panrit, the spokeswoman for the Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, gave a statement regarding a fire that broke out at the Ministry of Agriculture building...
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
National —
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...
