(FILES) In this file photo taken on July 16, 2019 Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan (C) leaves Government House before the swearing-in ceremony for the new Thai cabinet in Bangkok. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

Prawit Wongsuwan officially named Palang Pracharat’s only candidate for PM  

Palang Pracharath Party Leader Prawit Wongsuwan was formally nominated as the party’s sole candidate for next prime minister at its general meeting on Friday. Wirat Rattanaseth, a deputy party leader,…

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Police and medics inspect cannabis outlets in Bangkok

A store selling cannabis and the plant extracts in Bangkok was found to have broken the law, by allowing customers to smoke cannabis on the premises, during an inspection by…

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Excessive PM2.5 dust detected in 43 areas of Bangkok on Friday

Air quality in 43 areas in Bangkok on Friday has fallen below the standard level, to the extent that it can adversely affect health, due to a high level of…

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22 children injured in school van accident in Nakhon Ratchasima

Twenty-two school children were injured, mostly suffering bruises, in a road accident involving a school van in Non Thai district of Thailand’s north-eastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima on Thursday morning….

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Thai central bank increases key interest rate to 1.50%

The Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee agreed unanimously on Wednesday to raise the key interest rate by 25 basis points, to 1.50%, with immediate effect. The central bank said…

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Thai Digital Economy and Society Ministry to get 2,000 more officers

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) plans to upgrade the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) into a bureau, with its manpower increased by 2,000 over the next two…

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3,500+ hot spots detected by satellite on Sunday, raising pollution concerns

More than 3,500 hot spots were detected in Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos and Malaysia on Sunday, by the Suomi NPP satellite, raising serious concerns over forest fires, cross-border pollution and…

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Chinese national, tour operator to be questioned in police escort scandal

A tour operator and a Chinese tourist are to be invited in for questioning over controversial and unauthorised police escorts provided by Thai tourist and traffic police officers. Pol Maj-Gen…

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Thailand’s Health Security Office to give out 94.5m free condoms

The National Health Security Office (NHSO) plans to distribute 94.5 million condoms, free of charge, to gold health card holders of “reproductive age”, starting on February 1st at health service…

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Thailand to use the “5Fs” of soft power to promote tourism this year

Thailand plans to make full use of its soft power, which includes Thai boxing and food, in the hope of attracting more tourists to visit Thailand this year. Acting Government…

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Thai FDA warns against use of liquid nitrogen in food and drinks

The Thai Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has warned eateries to be careful in the use of liquid nitrogen in the preparation of food and drinks, or face imprisonment or…

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15-year-old Thai schoolgirl who committed suicide was bullied at school

Being bullied by friends at school appears to have led to the recent suicide of a 15-year girl in Ban Tha Liab of Tha Kradan sub-district in Sanam Chai Khet…

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Poor air quality reported in 36 areas of Bangkok and suburbs on Monday

Air quality in 36 areas of Bangkok on Monday is below the safety standard, with the amount of PM2.5 dust exceeding the50 micron standard, according to the air4thai Facebook page…

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Thai PM tours Bangkok’s Chinatown on Chinese New Year Day

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha led key members of the United Thai Nation Party (Ruam Thai Sang Chart) on a tour of Chinatown, to visit Thais of Chinese descent and to…

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People near Srinagarind Dam warned after tiger caught on CCTV  

People living in communities near the Srinagarind Dam, in Si Sawat district of Kanchanaburi province, have been advised not to forage in the forest or allow their children to play…

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Body of a German man recovered after he jumped off a cliff in Krabi province

Thai park rangers and rescue workers have found and recovered the body of a German tourist, who jumped from a cliff, in an apparent suicide, yesterday (Saturday) in the famous…

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11 die, one injured in road accident in Nakhon Ratchasima Province

Eleven people were killed and one injured when a passenger van drove into a roadside ditch and caught fire on the Friendship Highway in Sikhio district of Thailand’s north-eastern province…

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Three insurgents killed in clash with Thai government forces in Narathiwat

Three southern insurgents were shot dead during a clash with government security forces, in the mountains of Si Sakhon district in the restive southern province of Narathiwat, on Friday morning….

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Banners supporting two hunger strikers raised at Thammasat and Chulalongkorn universities

Political banners popped up on the campuses of Chulalongkorn and Thammasat universities on Friday, urging students to “wake up” politically and not to submit to suppression of free expression. The…

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LPG price to rise to 423 baht for a 15kg cylinder in March

Thailand’s National Energy Policy Committee (NEPC) has decided to increase the retail price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in March by 15 baht, to 423 baht for a 15kg cylinder,…

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Major repairs to Laksi-Don Mueang local road from January 25th

The Italian-Thai Development Corporation will begin major roadworks on the local road between Laksi and Don Mueang on January 25th. The work is to repair the undulating road surface, which…

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Govt. assures sufficient fruit and veg for Chinese New Year’s celebrations

There are sufficient fruit and vegetables in Bangkok’s markets to meet the demands of Thai-Chinese residents during the Chinese New Year celebrations next week, according to Udom Srisongkram, deputy director-general…

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Heavy rain forecast for southern Thailand until next Wednesday

People living in Thailand’s 11 southern provinces are advised to brace for heavy to very heavy rainfall from today until next Wednesday, which may lead to flash flooding and river…

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Central bank claims phone charging cables cannot be used to steal data

The Bank of Thailand and the Thai Bankers Association (TBA) have dismissed a widespread suggestion on social media, claiming that a charging cable can be used to steal data stored…

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Zero-dollar tourism not a concern for tourism sector in Phuket

Tourism businesses in Phuket are not worried about the return of zero-dollar cheap package tours, historically popular among Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, but are more concerned about the expensive air…

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Crystal babies

Parents advised not to allow young children to play with “crystal babies”

Parents are being advised not to allow young children to play with “crystal babies”, which may be dangerous if they are swallowed. “Crystal babies” are made from a jelly-like substance…

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Excise tax cut on diesel fuel to be extended until May 20th

The Thai cabinet has decided to extend the excise tax cut on diesel fuel for an additional four months, to ease the financial burden on the private sector and the…

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Oil tanker catches fire in Samut Songkhram dockyard, four injured

At least four people were injured and a number of houses sustained damage when an empty oil tanker caught fire, followed by an explosion, while it was undergoing maintenance at…

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Malaria and dengue fever cases likely to increase this year in Thailand

The number of malaria and dengue fever cases is expected to be 3-4 times higher than in 2022, according to Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong, director-general of the Disease Control Department. Quoting…

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Bangkok to open more parks this year

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to open more “15- minute” parks this year to provide city residents with nearby recreational spaces. According to Pornphrom Vikitsreth, an advisor to the…

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Eleven baby sea turtles die from garbage in their stomachs

Eleven baby turtles, which were found washed ashore last September in Sattahip and which had ingested garbage, have all died. According to officials of Thailand’s Department of Marine and Coastal…

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Thais warned against becoming foreigners’ nominees in businesses reserved for Thai nationals  

Thai people who allow their names to be used by foreigners as nominees to open businesses reserved for Thai nationals may face prison terms of three years and/or a fine…

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra says she is ready to be Pheu Thai’s PM candidate

Head of the “Pheu Thai Family”, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, said Sunday that she is ready to stand as the party’s candidate for prime minister in the general elections and that the…

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Bangkok cabbies must get meters officially adjusted to new fares

Taxi drivers must get their meters adjusted before they will be allowed to charge the new fares, an increase of 6% on the old rate, according to the Land Transport…

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Man arrested with 200,000 meth pills hidden in electric ovens

Thai anti-narcotic officials have seized 200,000 methamphetamine tablets, hidden in two electric ovens which were found in parcels at a delivery service company in Nonthaburi on Friday, and have arrested…

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Police officer transferred for drinks party at police station in Sing Buri

A police officer in In Buri district has been transferred, pending an investigation, after being seen on social media holding a drinks party at a police station before New Year….

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DSI officials search Bangkok condo for Singaporean suspect in Forex-3D scam

Officials from the Department of Special Investigation searched a condo in Bangkok’s Bang Phlat area yesterday (Saturday) for a Singaporean man wanted for alleged involvement in the Forex-3D currency futures…

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Thai government may grant more subsidies to state welfare card holders

The Thai Government is considering the granting of more subsidies to state welfare card holders, to improve their lives and reduce social and income disparity, said Acting Government Spokesman Anucha…

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20 students in Samut Prakan sent to hospital with suspected food poisoning

About 20 students at a school in Thailand’s Samut Prakan province have been rushed to hospitals with symptoms associated with food poisoning. The school, located on Soi Suksawat 8, was…

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Bangchak to become Thailand’s second largest oil retailer after Esso buyout

The acquisition of Esso (Thailand) Public Company will make Bangchak Corporation Public Company (BCP) the oil company with the second largest market share in Thailand, 29.1%, behind PTT Public Company’s…

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Government asked to enforce ban on lottery sales to under 20s

The government is being urged by a network of students to enforce the prohibition on lottery vendors selling tickets to people under 20. In an open letter, addressed to Prime…

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Thailand pushes for Phuket to host Specialised Expo 2028

Thailand has declared its readiness and commitment to host Specialised Expo 2028 in Phuket, stating that this will be the first of its kind in Southeast Asia which will benefit…

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Six police officers relieved of duty for alleged ties to Tuhao’s criminal activities 

Six metropolitan police officers, including a deputy commander, have been relieved of duty for allegedly aiding and abetting the criminal activities of a Chinese criminal gang, allegedly led by Chinese…

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Bangkok’s Bang Sue train station name plate change put on hold

Under heavy criticism for what is being seen as a waste of taxpayers’ money, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has decided to postpone its plan to replace Bang Sue…

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Technology police join probe into suicide of victimised boy

Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) officers have joined Pak Kret district police in Nonthaburi province in the investigation of the suicide of a 15-year-old student, after he was allegedly cheated…

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Travel restrictions eased for tourists visiting Thailand 

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has rescinded its travel restrictions, requiring foreign arrivals, from countries which require RT-PCR tests, to have at least US$10,000 health insurance coverage for…

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Six drug smugglers killed, 300kg of ketamine seized near Myanmar border

Six members of a drug smuggling caravan were killed and about 300 kilogrammes of ketamine seized by Thai border forces in a clash near the Thai-Myanmar border in Fang district…

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Two students die and 17 others injured in school bus accident in Phichit

Two students were killed, with 16 other students and the driver injured, when their school bus crashed into a passenger van, which was travelling in the opposite direction, in Mueang…

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PM Prayut formally joins United Thai Nation Party

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha formally joined the United Thai Nation (Ruam Thai Sang Chart) Party on Monday, at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre. In addition to key members, led…

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Thai navy asks fishing associations to help search for HTMS Sukhothai crew

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has sought cooperation from fishing associations and private rescue groups in the search for the last five crew, missing from the ill-fated HTMS Sukhothai, as…

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More revealed about the scandal implicating a former deputy PM

Whistle-blowing lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd offered more details today (Monday) about the sex scandal implicating a former deputy prime minister (DPM), saying that the DPM in question had quit the opposition…

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Thailand’s tourism sector keen to welcome Chinese tourists back

Thai tourism businesses in Chiang Mai and Phuket are keen to welcome the return of Chinese visitors, after about three years of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Chinese…

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Thai court revokes bail for two monarchy reform activists

The Criminal Court revoked the bail for two monarchy reform activists today (Monday), after they had breached their bail conditions by getting involved in public protests. The court also issued…

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Search continues for Romanian tourist missing in the sea off Phuket

Thai rescue officials resumed their search this morning (Monday) for a Romanian who went missing in the sea off Phuket, after he reportedly dived into the water near Ko Kaeo…

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Operations of Bangkok’s Khlong Saen Saeb electric boat service under review

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will reconsider the Khlong Saen Saeb electric boat service, due to its high operational costs and lack of passengers. The service was launched about a…

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Large quantity of fireworks seized near Thai-Malaysian border

Thai police, troops and local officials seized about 300 boxes containing firecrackers and fireworks today (Sunday), bound for Malaysia for Chinese New Year celebrations in the Sadao district of Songkhla…

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Probe sought into sex scandal allegedly involving former deputy prime minister

A Pheu Thai MP has demanded that party leader, Chonlanan Srikaew, investigate an allegation by a lawyer that a former deputy prime minister in the government of Prime Minister Yingluck…

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Singer “Psy” wins Artist of the Year at the Golden Disc Awards

South Korean pop singer, Psy, who shot to international fame for his “Gangnam Style” mega hit in 2012, was named Artist of the Year at the 37th Golden Disc Awards held…

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Seven boats catch fire on Thailand’s Mak Island on Saturday night

Six speed boats and a wooden tour vessel, moored at a wharf on Mak Island, off the eastern province of Trat, were destroyed by fire last night (Saturday). The fire…

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[FILE] A health worker administers the CoronaVac vaccine, at a makeshift clinic in Bang Khae Market, after hundreds of residents in the district tested positive for the Covid-19 coronavirus in Bangkok on March 17, 2021. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

Free COVID-19 vaccinations stepped up ahead of increased foreign arrivals

Due to an anticipated increase in foreign arrivals, Chinese tourists in particular, everyone, especially the those over 60, people with chronic diseases, pregnant women, those who weigh over 90kg, small…

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Woods behind Mahidol U in Kanchanaburi off-limits after tiger sighting

Mahidol University in Kanchanaburi has banned its students and staff from venturing into the woods behind the campus, after a tiger was seen by a villager in the forest last…

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Princess Bajrakitiyabha remains unconscious and under treatment in hospital

Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati has been and remains unconscious, and doctors are still treating her with medications. She is also on a life support system, to support…

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Thai politics will still see neither clear ideology nor sustained policies in 2023

Looking into 2023, the future of Thai politics remains uncertain, considering major reshuffles and internal rifts in various political parties. General Prayut Chan-o-cha’s future as Thailand’s prime minister is also…

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Thailand detects its first case of COVID-19 XAY.2 variant

Thailand’s first case of COVID-19 XAY.2 variant has been diagnosed and has been reported to GISAID, Dr. Supakit Sirilak, director-general of Medical Science Department, said today (Friday). He explained that…

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PM expects to join United Thai Nation Party formally on Jan 9th

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is expected to apply formally for membership of the United Thai Nation Party (Ruam Thai Sang Chart) on Monday January 9th at the Queen Sirikit National…

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Search for missing HTMS Sukhothai crew turns to Mu Ko Ang Thong Marine Park

Search teams from the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) started scouring all the islands in the Mu Ko Ang Thong National Marine Park, off Surat Thani Province, today (Wednesday), for the…

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Thailand’s Cannabis Bill in limbo as House meeting lacks a quorum again

The fate of the Bhumjaithai Party’s Cannabis Bill has been thrown into limbo once again, after numerous MPs refused to declare their presence in the chamber, bringing the House meeting…

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Suttipong Juljarern

Phuket residents to rally against interior permanent secretary

Interior Permanent Secretary Suttipong Juljarern appears to be in hot water again, as people in Phuket plan to rally at the new provincial hall on Thursday to protest over his…

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Warning of heavy rain in southern Thailand, rough sea in Gulf this weekend

People living in Thailand’s southern provinces should brace for heavy to very heavy rain, possible flash flooding at mountain bases and river overflows from Friday until Monday. The Meteorological Department…

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Bangkok’s new train terminus to be formally opened on January 19th

The Krung Thep Aphiwat Train Terminal, previously known as Bang Sue Grand Station, will be officially opened on January 19th, with the maiden Bangkok-Ayutthaya air-conditioned diesel train for tourists slated…

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Rail plate screws removed in attempt to sabotage train services in Hat Yai

Southern train services, from Hat Yai to Khlong Ngae station in Sadao district of Songkhla, were temporarily suspended after railway officials discovered that many plate screws and five rail sleeper…

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“New Year gifts” from Thailand’s cabinet for people in the Deep South

The Thai cabinet agreed on Tuesday to present “New Year gifts” to people in the Deep South. They include a free lunch program for children attending religious schools, nutritional food…

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PM waiting for right time to join United Thai Nation Party

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday that he is waiting for the right timing to apply to become a member of the United Thai Nation Party adding, however, that…

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Interior Ministry ranks top for most complaints from the public

Secretary-General of the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission, Bhumivisan Kasemsook, said today (Tuesday) that the National Anti-Corruption Command Centre received 2,351 complaints from the public between June 22nd, 2020 and December…

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Police seize assets worth ฿230m from a major illegal narcotics gang

Thai police have seized assets worth more than 230 million baht and arrested six key members of a major drug trafficking gang, allegedly responsible for smuggling narcotics from Laos through…

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Travelers walk through the arrivals terminal at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok on July 1, 2022. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

Three ministries to meet Thursday to prepare for return of Chinese tourists

The Thai Government has assigned a special budget to take care of foreign tourists, including those from China, in case they are infected with COVID-19 on arrival and require medical…

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Two die, one seriously injured in gold shop fire in Kalasin Monday night

Two people were killed and one seriously injured in a fire at a gold shop in Mueang district of the north-eastern province of Kalasin last night (Monday). The fire, which…

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Failures and successes for Bangkok Governor Chadchart with huge challenges ahead in 2023

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has been handed a “passing grade” by keen observers. However, the man who won the 2022 gubernatorial election by a record-breaking majority is expected to achieve…

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Injured green sea turtle washed ashore on Pha-ngan Island dies

An injured green sea turtle was washed ashore on Pha-ngan Island on Friday night and has subsequently died of the injuries and hunger after veterinarians had tried to save its…

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Chief engineer not on board the ill-fated Sukhothai navy vessel

The ill-fated HTMS Sukhothai set sail into rough seas heading for Chumphon on December 18th without its chief engineer, Vice Admiral Pichai Lorchusakul, commander of the First Naval Area Command,…

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Life guard and 10-year old girl die in seas off Songkhla province

A life guard died yesterday (Saturday) as he tried to save the life of a 10-year girl who had been washed into the sea from the beach in Songkhla province…

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146 people die, 1,182 injured in Thailand on first three days of New Year break

The death toll in road accidents during the first three days of the seven-day New Year holidays has risen to 146 and 1,182 people have been injured in 1,183 accidents,…

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[FILE] An Israeli air force F-35 fighter lands during the “Blue Flag” multinational air defence exercise at the Ovda air force base, north of the Israeli city of Eilat, on October 24, 2021. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP)

Thai air force expects update from the US mid-year on F-35 fighter jets

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is expecting to get a clearer picture from the United States about its plan to purchase two F-35 stealth fighter jets in the middle…

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Drunk drivers in Thailand may face stiffer penalties

Motorists are being reminded of the higher penalties for drunk driving under the amended Land Traffic Act, which is now ineffect. Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said that, under the…

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Thai King commends Thai people’s spirit of unity in times of need

His Majesty the King says that kindness and caring for one another, as demonstrated by the Thai people, is a collective force which binds them together and serves as a…

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Thais join others around the globe in celebrating the arrival of 2023

Thai people across the country joined the rest of the world in celebrating the arrival of 2023, the Chinese zodiac Year of the Rabbit, Saturday night in both discreet and…

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37 people die, 351 injured on first day of 7-day New Year travel period

Thirty-seven people were killed and 351 others injured in 349 road accidents in Thailand on Thursday, the first of the seven-day New Year holiday period, according to the Department of…

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Travelers walk through the arrivals terminal at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok on July 1, 2022. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

Chinese tourists will be treated just like other foreign visitors

Chinese tourists arriving in Thailand will be treated like other foreign visitors and are not required to undergo rapid antigen COVID-19 tests upon arrival, but they must show a vaccination…

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A rescue team searches for victims in a burned out part of the Grand Diamond City hotel-casino following a major fire at the complex in Poipet on December 30, 2022. (Photo by Tang Chhin Sothy and TANG CHHIN SOTHY / AFP)

27 Thais confirmed to have died in Cambodia’s casino fire

Twenty-seven Thai people are confirmed dead and 112 injured in Thursday’s casino fire in Cambodia’s border town of Poipet, according to Sa Kaeo Deputy Governor Chanatip Kokmanee. Of the 27,…

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The festive mood hits Pattaya and Chiang Mai

New Year’s celebrations started on Walking Street, around Balihai Bay in Pattaya, on Thursday and will run through the countdown to New Year tomorrow night. All the pubs and bars…

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Thai rescue workers stand in front of the destroyed part of the Grand Diamond City hotel-casino after a fire in Poipet on December 30, 2022. – Rescuers scoured through the charred ruins of the Cambodian hotel and casino complex but warned on December 30 they were expecting to find more victims of a deadly fire that forced people to jump from windows. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

Ten more bodies found in Cambodia’s burnt out casino on Friday

Thai and Cambodian rescue teams recovered ten more bodies from the burnt-out 17-storey Grand Diamond City hotel and casino this morning (Friday). The casino caught fire early yesterday morning, which…

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Many people still choose trains to travel from Bangkok from for New Year

Trains remain a popular mode of transport for many Thai people during the New Year festive period, with about 89,000 passengers using the service on Thursday and about 70,000 today…

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Four children die in house fire in Phatthalung Province on Friday

Four children were killed in a fire in a detached house in Pa Bon district of Thailand’s southern province of Phatthalung early this morning. The house owner, Arshi Dolah, is…

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A rescue team walks through a burned out part of the Grand Diamond City hotel-casino following a major fire at the complex, in Poipet in Banteay Meanchey province on December 30, 2022. – At least 19 people were killed and many others are feared dead in a fire at a Cambodian casino, officials said, with a rescuer describing how victims hurled themselves from a ledge in a desperate bid to escape the flames. (Photo by Tang Chhin Sothy / AFP)

Remains of 10 Thais who died in Cambodia’s casino fire brought home

The bodies of ten Thais who were killed in a Cambodian casino fire on Wednesday were brought back to Aranyaprathet district of Sa Kaeo Province this morning (Friday), to be…

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No bans on New Year celebrations

The Ministry of Interior has no policy to prohibit units under its supervision or the private sector from holding celebrations or other entertainment between December 30th and January 2nd, according…

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Thailand anticipates windfall from China’s easing of travel restrictions

Thailand is expected to benefit from China’s recent easing of travel restrictions, and Thai tourism and tourism-related businesses are preparing to cope with a surge in Chinese tourists after three…

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New Zealand tourist in fatal fall from “Death Railway”

A tourist from New Zealand fell to his death from a “Death Railway” train in Sai Yok district of Kanchanaburi Province on Tuesday. According to witnesses, the accident took place…

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Thailand’s national park chief in custody on corruption charges

Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Rutchada Suriyakul Na Ayutya, was arrested today (Tuesday) on corruption charges. Armed with a search warrant, officials from the…

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Two die in a fire in Bangkok’s Samsen community Tuesday morning

Two people were killed in a fire which spread to four houses in Bangkok’s Dusit district early this morning (Tuesday). The fire broke out at about 2.30am in a wooden…

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Two Cambodians found with 1.1 tonnes of smuggled pork near border

Two Cambodian men were arrested near the Thai-Cambodian border in Aranyaprathet district of Sa Kaeo province, after they smuggled about 1.1 tonnes of pork, worth about 137,000 baht, into Thailand….

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