Travel + Leisure, a popular travel and lifestyle publication, has recognized Thailand with the Travel Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024. Koh Samui was named the Best Island in Asia Pacific, and Samui Airport came in fourth place. Furthermore, Bangkok was recognized as the Best City in Asia Pacific. The accolades showcase Thailand’s tourism potential, highlighting…
The body of Nattapong Pinta, a Thai national kidnapped on 7 October in the kibbutz of Nir Oz, was found in Rafah. Israel returns the body of a Thai citizen kidnapped in Gaza on 7 October 2023 Tel Aviv, Israel — Israeli authorities have announced the return of the body of Thai citizen Nattapong Pinta,…
On February 1, 2025, Deputy Government Spokesperson Karom Polpornklang declared that the government is enhancing security through a “Mobile Banking Cleanup” initiative aimed at eliminating mule accounts involved in financial crimes. With the new regulations, the name on mobile banking accounts must align with the owner of the registered SIM card. Banks will alert users…
Thailand’s demand that Myanmar stop polluting its rivers underscores the importance of regional cooperation and should reassure the audience that their environmental concerns are recognised and valid. Residents of the northern provinces are suffering from toxic substances from mines in the neighbouring country, which threaten their health and livelihoods, encouraging the audience to feel empathy…
Ancient bronze statues of the Golden Boy and a kneeling woman have been returned to Thailand after the artefacts were illegally exported to the US in 1975 A 900-year-old statue smuggled out of Thailand by a prominent art dealer in 1975 has finally been returned to the country after being in the possession of the…
The main problems in Phuket are overpriced prices that do not match the quality of goods and services provided and inadequate infrastructure. Social media users in Thailand have been outraged by the high cost of airfares to Phuket. Ticket prices offered by budget carriers from Bangkok to Andaman Island have soared to 14,000 baht for…
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has extended a free insurance scheme for international visitors until December 31, 2024. The scheme, which offers cash compensation to foreign visitors for mishaps, emergencies, and fatalities, was originally due to expire on August 31—the last day it had been in place from January 1 this year. It has…
Thailand is gearing up for a significant increase in tourist traffic for Chinese New Year and is introducing new technology to speed up the check-in process. Thai authorities expect a significant increase in passenger traffic in connection with the upcoming Chinese New Year, which in 2025 falls on January 29. The Department of Airports of…
A woman jailed for more than eight years, 43 years in all, for distributing critical audio recordings of Thailand’s king. Thailand is preparing to release Anchan Prelert, 69, who was sentenced to 43 years in prison for insulting the monarchy on Wednesday, after more than eight years behind bars, thanks to a series of royal…
The Thai government has allowed 42,000 refugees from Myanmar to work in the country to help alleviate a labour shortage. The Thai authorities have approved a set of measures aimed at employing foreign nationals temporarily residing in special shelters for refugees from Myanmar. The decision was made at a cabinet meeting on August 26 and…
