As part of a significant crackdown on illegal gambling related to the 2024 event, Thai authorities have apprehended 126 individuals. UEFA European Football Championships. Over the weekend, an operation was carried out to identify individuals who were involved in illegal gambling during matches. Six organizers, 117 gamblers and three ticket agents were arrested. Most of…
The Thai Constitutional Court has made a significant ruling, removing contradictions between the Civil Code and the Constitution. This ruling now allows wives to take legal action against their husbands’ lovers. The Bangkok Post reported that wives could sue mistresses and their husbands’ lovers after the Thai Constitutional Court’s ruling on the Civil Code came…
After dismantling unauthorised cell towers and cross-border cables, Thai authorities have begun seizing Starlink terminals to fight cybercrime. In a comprehensive effort to combat cybercrime, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MoDES) and other relevant agencies have collaborated to seize 58 sets of Starlink satellite communication equipment that were intended for fraudulent use. ICES…
The monsoon has hit Na Jomtien Beach in Pattaya. The shoreline erosion for 500 metres has caused concern for authorities and residents. Thailand’s monsoon season has caused severe erosion of Na Jomtien Beach in Pattaya. Khaosod reports that authorities have started restoration work to secure this popular tourist spot. Monsoon winds and heavy rainfall in…
Thousands of tourists and hotels in Thailand have been stranded after one of Europe’s largest tour operators suddenly went bankrupt. A tourism crisis has erupted in Thailand following the collapse of a major tour operator from Germany. Thousands of holidaymakers and hundreds of hotels have been affected by the sudden shutdown of Europe’s third-largest tour…
A new era in transport links between Thailand and China: the launch of a trial train from Bangkok to Beijing via Laos offers exciting prospects Travelling by train between Bangkok and Beijing is becoming a reality as Thailand prepares to expand its rail network. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has announced the launch of…
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is launching electric water taxis along canals and its own app for hailing motorbike taxis anywhere in the capital city. Bangkok’s Krung Thep Thanakom (KT), the commercial arm of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, has announced the imminent launch of an on-demand electric water taxi service developed by the administration. The on-demand…
Dissatisfaction with the policies of the Setthi Thavisin government is growing in Thailand. A poll found that two-thirds of respondents wanted more than the performance of the elected cabinet nine months ago. Economic problems and lack of progress are causing growing frustration among the public. According to an opinion poll, a large proportion of the…
Thailand will abandon an unpopular proposal to introduce a tourist levy at airports, Prime Minister Settha Thavisin confirms Thai Prime Minister Settha Thavisin has said the government will drop the previous administration’s proposal to charge a 300 baht tourist levy on foreign travellers arriving in Thailand by air, the Asian News Network reported. Settha revealed…
Thailand’s sluggish economy affects manufacturers in all car segments, including luxury, which is usually resilient due to strong customer purchasing power. The Thai car market is facing a difficult period, with even prestige brands needing help to escape the impact of the economic downturn and tighter credit conditions. Mercedes-Benz, the leader in the premium segment,…
