Lunar New Year Marking Year of Dragon Begins
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The Lunar New Year, marking the Year of the Dragon, begins today (Feb 10), carrying profound significance for Thais with Chinese heritage.
Celebrations are underway, particularly focusing on rituals aimed at warding off...
Airports of Thailand to Invest 4.4 Billion Baht Expanding Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang International...
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Airports of Thailand (AOT) has announced plans to invest 4.4 billion baht in expanding Suvarnabhumi Airport and in the third phase of development at Don Mueang International Airport. AOT Deputy Director Kirati Kitmanawat...
Prime Minister Highlights Drug Crisis in His Parliament Address
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During the recent parliamentary session, the pressing issue of tackling the country's drug problem was highlighted. The concern has been equated to being as significant as the economic and education crises.
The discussion emphasized...
Prime Minister Wishes Everyone Happy Lunar New Year 2024
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin extends his heartfelt greetings on the occasion of the Lunar New Year, marking the commencement of 2024 in the Chinese calendar.
He states, "你好 (Nǐ hǎo), I’m Srettha Thavisin, Prime...
Ministry of Interior Drives Three Measures to Address Forest Fires, Haze, and PM2.5 Pollution
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The Ministry of Interior, through the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, reveals three strategic approaches to address issues related to forest fires, haze, and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution.
1. Pollution Reduction at...
Van Accident Near Pai: 13 Danish Tourists Injured, Thai Driver Killed, While Heading to...
Mae Hong Son—
At 8:40 PM, on February 8th, 2024, Thai local media reported an accident of a Chiang Mai-Pai van plunging into a hillside while heading to Pai, Mae Hong Son. As a result,...
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
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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...
