Thailand
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- Tourism News
Thailand’s aviation authority requests 40,000 vaccine doses to cover airline workers
Airline operators in Thailand are calling for 40,000 doses of…
- Economy News
Thai government plans to draw in rich foreigners to live in Thailand
Say goodbye to the backpacker lifestyle of travelling through Thailand…
- Thailand News
April Fool’s jokes posted online could land you in Thai jail, police warn
April Fool’s jokes, pranks and hoaxes are not allowed to…
- World News
2,000 Burmese refugees sheltering in Mae Hong Son, northern Thailand
The governor of the northern province of Mae Hong Son…
- Technology News
Government investigating loan-shark apps following complaints of online threats
The Thai government is looking into a number of loan-shark…
- Thailand Protest News
Red Shirts leader vows to hold April 4 protest aimed at toppling government
The chairman of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship,…
- Tourism News
Tourism operators pinning hopes on Songkran holiday
Thai hotels and airlines are pinning their hopes on Songkran…
- Covid-19 News
Chinese vaccine being distributed to all provinces this month
The government has confirmed that all provinces will receive the…
- Covid-19 News
Confirmed, expats in Phuket will receive Covid-19 vaccines
(Links to registration forms below) Officials confirmed yesterday that expats…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand’s 4-phase reopening, starting today
This is not an April fool’s joke. Thailand has set…
- Bangkok News
5 pro-democracy activists indicted for alleged violence against Queen’s liberty
Prosecutors indicted 5 pro-democracy activists today for attempting to “harm…
- Covid-19 News
CCSA Update: ASQ cook causes Covid-19 cluster
Health officials say a cook at an Alternative State Quarantine…
- World News
Tourism developments threaten Cambodia’s forests and coastline
The following story is by Danielle Keeton Olsen and Roun…
- Pattaya News
ASQ hotel scam: Thai woman allegedly sold bogus quarantine package for 35,000 baht
A Thai woman in Chon Buri was arrested for allegedly…
- Politics News
US State Department tells non-essential diplomats from Myanmar to leave
The US State Department is telling non-essential diplomats from Myanmar…
- Thailand News
Police announce return of drink driving checkpoints, just in time for Songkran
Thailand’s deputy police chief says drink-driving checkpoints will return from…
- World News
Drug trafficking in Thailand spikes following Myanmar coup, volunteers keep close eye on border
Thailand has faced a spike in methamphetamine trafficking across the…
- Visa Information
Tourists in Thailand can apply for another 60 day extension, allowing a stay until July 27
Thailand’s Immigration Bureau is allowing visa extensions for tourists who…
- World News
ASEAN summit will discuss situation in Myanmar and crisis facing Karen people
Thailand’s Foreign Minister says next month’s ASEAN summit in Brunei…
- Politics News
PM says Thailand won’t turn away Burmese refugees, but reports say already 2,000 have been refused
PM Prayut Chan-o-cha says Burmese refugees won’t be turned away,…
- Covid-19 News
Thai PM will consider waiving quarantine for vaccinated visitors to Phuket
The Thai PM says he’s willing to consider a call…
- Politics News
Thanathorn acknowledges, responds to lèse majesté charge
The former leader of the now disbanded Future Forward Party…
- Transport News
Thai high-speed rail has 3 new contracts, projects estimated at 27.4 billion baht
A high-speed rail line between Bangkok and Nong Khai just…
- Northern Thailand News
Girl in a coma after being struck by skyrocket launched from temple
A 10 year old girl is in a coma and…
- Covid-19 News
Phuket sets questionable goal of vaccinating 50,000 in 7 days
Phuket is hoping to inoculate 50,000 people within 7 days…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok market vendor’s obese monkey seized by wildlife authorities
Thai wildlife authorities seized an extremely fat macaque monkey, known…
- Phuket News
Phuket expects tourist from China in July, Europe end of year
Phuket is reopening to foreign tourists starting July 1 with…
- Economy News
Thailand jobs listings rise in February, labour force recovering from pandemic
After a pandemic-fueled unemployment freefall over the last year, costing…
- Bangkok News
Tourism officials push to add Bangkok to “sandbox” travel scheme
Tourism officials are calling for Bangkok to be included in…
- Covid-19 News
WHO along with 23 nations support international treaty for future pandemics
The World Health Organisation, along with 23 nations are supporting…
- Crime News
Woman warns of paying cash on delivery after being scammed
A woman is warning internet users to beware of accepting…
- Thailand News
Thailand’s first female Education Minister targets bullying in schools
Thailand’s first female education minister is targetting bullying in schools…
