Thailand
Stay updated with the latest news in Thailand, covering politics, economy, crime, and national developments.
- Northern Thailand News
Police arrest 16 Chinese nationals for illegal crossing from Myanmar
Police in the northern province of Tak have detained 16…
- Covid-19 News
Human trials of locally made Covid-19 vaccine to begin in October
Surpassing earlier predictions that human trials of a locally manufactured…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Chon Buri and eastern provinces brace for heavy localised rain storms
Thailand’s Meteorological Department is forecasting “isolated heavy rains for the…
- Economy News
“I already lost heart years ago” – Thailand’s economic Tzar ponders his fate
Thailand’s Deputy PM and leading economic advisor, Somkid Jatusripitak, has…
- Expats
Immigration official says visa amnesty extension “is unlikely”
As the deadline for the visa amnesty draws closer, conflicting…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand’s controversial health minister apologises for not wearing face mask
Thailand’s colourful and often provocative Health Minister says he’s sorry…
- Covid-19 News
Desperate Thais stuck in the UK make plea to return home
A Thai doctor based in the UK is appealing to…
- Covid-19 News
In the midst of re-opening, there are now new lockdowns around the world
Countries that appeared, only a few weeks ago, to have…
- Thailand News
Activists want Thailand to lead total ban on wildlife trade
With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to sweep the globe and…
- Covid-19 News
Student activists gather in Bangkok to oppose emergency decree
Members of the Student Union of Thailand have come together…
- Technology News
Thailand Post introducing “smart” technology
Thailand Post says it is switching to “smart” mailboxes in…
- Covid-19 News
First post-Covid flight from China lands in Bangkok
The first charter flight from China to Thailand has landed…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand producing over 4 million face masks a day
An increase in production facilities means Thailand is now producing…
- World News
Locals not rushing to book Singapore ‘staycations’
Tokyo residents can escape the city with a hike up…
- Education
Thai teacher gives “ugly” haircut as punishment for student’s long hair
A Thai teacher has reportedly angered a student’s mother after…
- Covid-19 News
No new cases today- Covid-19 update (July 7)
Today, there have been no new reported cases of Covid-19…
- Hot News
Thai VietJet offers 50% off baggage and domestic flight discounts
Thai VietJet is reportedly offering a 50% discount on baggage…
- Economy News
Thailand’s economy facing bleakest prediction in Asia
“The Bank of Thailand predicts that its gross domestic product…
- World News
Thailand teams with Laos to stop drug trafficking
Thailand is reportedly teaming up with Laos to stop drug…
- Covid-19 News
Over 73,000 Thai farmers to get relief aid after appeals approved
Over 73,000 Thai farmers are set to get much-needed aid…
- Covid-19 News
Illegal migrants workers bring fears of new Covid infections
After more than 3,000 illegal migrant workers were caught trying…
- Covid-19 News
5 new imported cases- Covid-19 update (July 6)
The Thai government has reported 5 new imported cases of…
- Tourism News
Domestic tourism stimulus package registration starts July 15
Thai nationals, who are 18 years or older, can start…
- Opinion
Two years ago – remembering Phuket’s Phoenix boat tragedy
“There were 13 children that died in this disaster. Many…
- Business News
“Come and see” – Ministry invites diplomats to see coconut-picking monkeys in action
The monkeys, and the Thai government, are hitting back at…
- World News
Thailand gets quarantine “red light” from UK, “green light” from EU
Despite reaching 41 days without a locally transmitted case of…
- Business News
PETA reveals ‘abused’ monkeys used to pick coconuts in Thailand
A boycott is in full swing amongst western retailers to…
- Expats
Alcohol bans tomorrow and Monday in Thailand
2 Buddhist holidays, Asahna Bucha Day, and the start of…
- Travel
UK lifts non-essential travel ban for many countries starting July 10
No bubbles, no air-bridges. The UK is ditching the 14…
- Health
Thai virology expert says no need to panic over new swine flu threat
One of Thailand’s leading virologists says that while the new…
- Thailand News
Kanchanaburi park officials remove entry ban for foreigners
A ban on foreigners visiting the Srinakarin Dam National Park…
- Thailand News
Customers help woman detained for shoplifting school uniforms
Customers have come to the aid of a woman after…































