Thailand Extends Visa Exemption for Kazakhstani Tourists Until August 31st
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The Thai Cabinet has approved a six-month extension of the visa exemption for Kazakhstani visitors, valid until August 31st, 2024, in a bid to further boost tourism.
This announcement, released on February 20th, 2024,...
Thailand Sees More Than 400,000 Foreign Tourists in First Week of May
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Thailand saw 446,936 foreign tourists in the first week of May 2023, a slight decline due to the end of the long holiday in many regions, said the Office of the Permanent Secretary...
Thai National Police announces two major drug busts in Phrae province, with 2,500 heroin...
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National Police Chief Police General Suwat Jangyodsuk along with senior police officers and local police has announced two major drug arrests in Phrae province this afternoon, February 16th, with more than 550...
Airports of Thailand Addresses Suvarnabhumi Queues with Upgrades
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Airports of Thailand (AOT) and immigration authorities are taking steps to address the issue of long passenger queues at Suvarnabhumi Airport, following complaints by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin about the slow processing times.
During...
South Korean Tourist Arrested in Bangkok with Crystal Meth
Bangkok —
Bangkok Police collaborated with South Korean law enforcement to arrest a Korean man for smuggling crystal meth from Thailand into his home country.
On May 19th, anti-drug police officers in Bangkok rounded up...
One year ago today: A look back at top news a year ago in...
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The following is a new feature, only started two weeks prior, that will join our other recurring weekly features like Reader Talkback, Editorials, A look at the week ahead in news, and recaps of...
Thai Government Aims for 90 Billion Euros in Tourism Income in 2024, Unveils Measures...
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On March 7th, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesman, publicly stated details after a speech on The Amazing Thailand Networking Event with the Prime Minister of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin, to present...
Thai Football Association Fined 2.4 Million Baht After Football Fans Set Off Flares At...
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The Thailand Football Association (FA) will be fined 2.4 million baht after football fans set off flares at a beach soccer tournament game in Pattaya.
The Asia Football Confederation (AFC) has ordered the fine...
RECAP: Thailand finds 34 domestic infections among 39 new Covid-19 daily cases in past...
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Thailand discovered 34 domestic infections among a total of 39 new Covid-19 Coronavirus daily cases in the past 24 hours, CCSA assistant spokesperson Apisamai Srirangsan announced this morning, March 10th.
A total of 21...
Thai Deputy Minister of Agriculture Launches Royal Rainmaking Operation to Tackle Chiang Mai’s PM...
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On March 15th, 2024, Dr. Chaiya Promma, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, performed an inspection in Chiang Mai to tackle air pollution, PM 2.5, which was at concerning levels in the northern...
