Thailand Enters Low Tourism Season: Industry Faces Challenges Post-Songkran, Hopes Rest on Chinese Visitors
National—
On April 22nd, 2024, Mr. Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn, the President of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), publicly revealed that Thailand is officially entering the low season. Thai Tourism operators may struggle with low...
Viral Video Shows Taxi Striking Pedestrian at Bangkok Crosswalk: Public Outcry Ignites Debate on...
Bangkok—
On April 23rd, 2024, Thai social media users posted a video of a pedestrian being hit by a taxi while legally crossing the road at a crosswalk in front of Asiatique The Riverfront, Bang...
Thai Cabinet Approves Visa Exemption for Russian Tourists, But Changed from 90 Days to...
Thailand-
In a move to boost tourism and economic growth, the Thai cabinet has announced an extension of the visa-free scheme for Russian visitors. Starting May 1st, Russians can enjoy a 60-day visa exemption, but...
Don Mueang Airport Recognized as Top Ten Budget Airline Terminals Globally
PRESS RELEASE:
Don Mueang International Airport has been recognized as one of the top ten budget airline terminals globally, securing the 10th position in the latest rankings by a UK-based consulting firm specializing in airline...
Two Young Pattaya Girls Get into Motorbike Accident While Volunteering to Drive Blind Person...
Pattaya —
Two public-spirited female teenagers and one blind person were injured when their motorbike was struck by a minivan on a Pattaya road early Monday morning, April 22nd, 2024.
The accident occurred at 2:36 AM...
Swiss Expat Critically Injured in Scooter-Car Crash in Pattaya
Pattaya —
A Swiss expat in Pattaya is critically injured after being hit by a car while riding his three-wheeled electric scooter to buy medicine. His wife is seeking justice for her husband, claiming the...
Police Truck Flips Over in Loei: Mentally Ill Detainee Grabbed Steering Wheel, One Person...
Loei—
On April 21st, 2024, Pha Khao police officers received a report from locals that a patrol police truck flipped over on Nong Tana-Non Somboon Road, Pha Khao, Loei, causing three injuries and one casualty.
Pha...
Thai Hotels Association Reports Strong Booking Rates for Songkran, Anticipates Tourism Challenges Amid Middle...
National—
On April 20th, 2024, Mr. Tienprasit Chaiyapatanan, the President of the Thai Hotels Association (THA), publicly revealed satisfying accommodation booking rates for large Songkran events from April 13th to 15th with 90% of hotels...
Thailand Announces Total of 287 Deaths in the Songkran Seven Days of Road Safety...
Thailand –
A total of 2,044 road accidents, with 2,060 injuries and 287 deaths, were reported on Thursday (April 18th) by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) in the ‘Seven Days of Road...
Thai Transport Minister Defends 20 Baht Electric Train Ride Policy Amid Criticism, Cites Benefits...
Bangkok—
At 9:30 AM, on April 18th, 2024, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai Minister of Transport, stated to the public regarding criticism of the 20 baht electric train ride policy from an opposition party list...
