Exiled Chinese Christian Group Arrested in Pattaya for Overstay Draws Global Attention, Fears of...
Pattaya, Thailand-
A large group of Chinese nationals who fled China due to fears of persecution for their faith were arrested in Pattaya this week for overstaying their visas, a common crackdown in...
Bank of Thailand cuts key interest rate by 25 basis points in attempt to...
Bangkok-
The Bank of Thailand unexpectedly cut its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday, August 7th, 2019 for the first time since 2015, which should support faltering growth and weaken the strong baht.
The Bank of Thailand's...
Thailand Changes Work Permits: With a work permit, one can now work in a...
Text courtesy of The Phuket News:
Previously, foreigners who needed to obtain a work permit in order to work were prohibited from doing any work, for any employer, anywhere, and under any such conditions if...
Some Pattaya Business Operators Want Chinese Police to Patrol City’s Tourist Spots
Pattaya —
Some business operators in Pattaya have come out to back the now-abandoned idea of inviting Chinese police to patrol tourist hotspots in Thailand, which aimed to enhance the confidence of Chinese travelers.
Although the...
Qatar bans all Thai nationals from visiting Qatar and 13 other countries
Qatar-
Qatar announced on Sunday that has decided to ban all Thai nationals, regardless if they had a permanent residence, work permit, etc. due to the outbreak of the novel Covid-19 Coronavirus.
The order, which included...
Driver in Double Murder at Buddha Mountain captured, Alleged mastermind and Phuket millionaire Mr....
A combined contingent of Chonburi, Sa Kaew and Region 2 police surrounded at house in Sa Kaew province at 2am this morning where they ordered a man known as "Born" to come out with...
Thai Air Force Faces Challenges Repatriating Citizens from Conflict Zones in Israel
National —
The Royal Thai Air Force asserted that they will repatriate Thai citizens home from Israel who wish to return, however, they currently face difficulties accessing the territorial sky in some countries. The process...
United States suspends all travel to Europe for thirty days, UK has an exception
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Under pressure to act, President Donald Trump on Wednesday suspended all travel from Europe to the United States for 30 days starting on Friday in order to fight the coronavirus.
Trump said...
Thai Cabinet Approves Air Travel Bubble With India
Thailand-
The Thai Cabinet has approved the establishment of an air travel bubble with India, which is scheduled to begin later this month.
According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek, the bubble, proposed by the Ministry...
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•Mexico, Indonesia, Taiwan, Portugal, Spain, the UAE, Vietnam, Thailand, Australia, and Singapore are
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