Despite the ban on e-cigarettes, Thailand has seen a rise in the number of young vapers, raising serious concerns among experts and the general public. Targeted advertising is to blame for the rise in young e-cigarette users. Vapes look harmless, are cutely painted in bright cartoon colours and come in enticing flavours and fragrances. However,…
According to 2023 results, buyers from Russia continue to hold second place in the number of condominium transactions in Thailand, traditionally behind buyers from China. The Real Estate Information Centre has published a report on the condominium market in Thailand in 2023. The report shows that foreign buyers represent an increasingly important market segment, and…
Koh Muang Phet’s giant white albino buffalo has become the centre of attention in Thailand, attracting interest as a symbol of the country’s soft power and tourist attraction. Thai News Agency reported that a giant albino buffalo worth more than 18 million baht (US$500,000) was brought to meet Prime Minister Seththa Thawisin at Government House….
Thailand’s Prime Minister has noted significant improvements in passenger services following a surprise inspection of Suvarnabhumi Airport. On the evening of 10 April, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin unannouncedly inspected Suvarnabhumi Airport to assess passenger service systems ahead of the Songkran festival. The surprise visit was the third such inspection by the prime minister. The…
On Tuesday, Chiang Mai, the capital of northern Thailand’s Chiang Mai province, topped the list of cities with the world’s dirtiest air due to fine dust. On the morning of 9 April, Chiang Mai topped the list of cities with the world’s dirtiest air as thick smog continued to linger over Thailand’s northern region. Chiang…
The eighth edition of the Michelin Guide to Thailand, which will be published in 2025, will include recommended restaurants and cafes in Pattaya and Chonburi Province. Chonburi province will be featured in the Michelin Guide to Thailand in 2025, marking the eighth year of the Thai edition and the inclusion of the closest seaside province…
Popular resort towns in Thailand are facing an influx of foreigners working illegally in the country. Authorities have launched a tough fight against the problem Popular Thai holiday resorts are overflowing with thousands of illegal foreign workers taking jobs ranging from taxi drivers to real estate agents. Ministries are joining forces to combat the problem,…
Due to the increased number of court cases involving tourists in Phuket, the Phuket Provincial Court has reopened a special section for tourists. The Bangkok Post reported that the Phuket Provincial Court had reopened a tourist section to help visitors to the province settle court cases following an increase in tourist traffic and a recent…
Developers are proposing to increase condominium ownership quotas for foreigners in tourist areas as demand for property in Thailand rises. Foreign condominium ownership quotas are to be increased in some areas of Thailand to stimulate the economy, as demand from foreign buyers last year is expected to continue to rise this year, according to the…
Investigating the reasons for the suicide of a Thai woman, the Thai police arrested a Russian citizen providing services for trading on the foreign exchange market. A Russian national who ran a company that provided customers with intermediary services for trading on the foreign exchange market has been arrested in Pattaya for payment services without…