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- Transport News
Only taxis travelling to and from Bangkok airports can charge for luggage
The Land Transport Department is clarifying the recent news that…
- Thailand Protest News
PM thanks volunteers for graffiti cleanup after huge anti-government protest
Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha is thanking pro-government volunteers for their…
- Pattaya News
Drunk besties turn on each other and sustain injuries in knife fight
A pair of so-called drunk besties, in the Banglamung district…
- Events
Pattaya Fireworks Festival hoped to boost economy over upcoming weekend
The Pattaya Fireworks Festival is approaching with many hoping it…
- Thailand Protest News
Police confirm over 30 protesters from both sides face criminal charges
The deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau has confirmed…
- Thailand Protest News
PM won’t rule out lèse majesté charges for protesters
PM Prayut Chan-o-cha has implied in a media address that…
- Thailand News
Thailand News Today | Bangkok exodus, Pattaya air pollution, Vaccine next month? | November 20
Last day of the week, and the second day of…
- South Thailand News
Motorist escapes with minor injuries after train ploughs into car in Chumphon
A 36 year old amulet trader has had a lucky…
- Environment News
Residents express health concerns as smog engulfs Pattaya
Pattaya residents have expressed concern over air pollution, as the…
- Tourism News
Over 5 million escape Bangkok by car and public transport as holiday begins
The Transport Ministry says just under 5.3 million Bangkok residents…
- Thailand Protest News
Man wearing pink raincoat wanted on suspicion of firing shots at Bangkok rally
The Metropolitan Police Bureau in Bangkok are hunting a man…
- Thailand Protest News
Police violence against democracy demonstrators – letter from Human Rights Watch
OPINION In response to Tuesday’s protests outside the Thai Parliament,…
- Thailand News
Thailand News Today | Protests to escalate, Domestic violence, Tourist visa exemptions? | Nov 19
Just a reminder that it is still safe to travel…
- Thailand News
Apirat Kongsompong appointed deputy director of Crown Property Bureau
His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn has appointed former army chief Apirat…
- Tourism News
Some Thai embassies dropping 500,000 baht requirement for 60 day tourist visa
Reports are circulating on social media that some Thai embassies…
- Visa Information
Government aims to offer work permits to foreigners who invest at least US$1 million
Probably the most expensive Work Permit in the world. The…
- Thailand Protest News
Anti-government activists condemn rejection of iLaw draft, vow to fight on
Protests are set to continue following Parliament’s decision yesterday to…
- Thailand News
Thailand News Today | Emergency Decree, Protesters shot, Baht boost temporary | Nov 18
There’s a link to the final story underneath the video…
- Thailand News
Morphine, cocaine, opium, to be legalised for medical use in Thailand
Thailand is set to decriminalise 102 drugs, including morphine, opium,…
- Covid-19 News
Thai government earmarks 6 billion baht for 26 million doses of AstraZeneca Covid vaccine
The Thai Cabinet is to put aside over 6 billion…
- Thailand News
Thai law to be amended to allow for abortion up to 12 weeks
The Thai Cabinet has approved an amendment to the country’s…
- Phuket News
Academics call on government to hurry up and help the tourism industry
Leading Thai academics are calling on the government to get…
- Thailand News
Thailand News Today | Protesters v Police, Quarantine reduction, VietJet passenger arrest | Nov 17
A busy day of news with the protests underway as…
- Bangkok News
Taxi drivers in Bangkok can now charge “handling fees” for luggage
Bangkok taxis can now start charging passengers extra for large…
- Bangkok News
UPDATE: Riot police deploy water cannons and tear gas at protest outside Parliament
Police in riot gear and gas masks used high pressure…
- Thailand News
Special holiday weekend expected to generate 12.6 billion baht – TAT governor
With this Thursday and Friday deemed “special holidays” in an…
- Covid-19 News
3 new Covid-19 cases in quarantine, all asymptomatic
3 new Covid-19 cases were detected in quarantine, according to…
- Phuket News
Thai VietJet passenger arrested for allegedly saying the “airline should be bombed”
We might think all sorts of things when flight delays…
- Crime News
Thai law on category II narcotics loosens up, allows sale and possession for research
Thai laws on category II narcotics like cocaine, morphine and…
- Tourism News
Tourism officials fear local Covid cases may dampen enthusiasm of domestic travellers
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has expressed concern that the…
- Thailand Protest News
Women’s rights activists gather at pro-democracy rallies to raise awareness about sexual harassment
While hundreds and thousands gather at pro-democracy protests to call…
- Thailand Protest News
Bangkok police urge drivers, pedestrians, to avoid Parliament area ahead of today’s protest
Police in Bangkok say motorists and pedestrians should steer clear…
