Warning: The National Water Resources Office (NWRO) says it will monitor for surges in high tide from May 23–31. Heavy rainfall in many areas will lead to an increase in river levels, which may have implications for major rivers. Heavy rain is expected in certain areas, with the Meteorological Department reporting widespread rainfall across all…
Dozens of foreign films are shot in Thailand every month. Since the beginning of this year, 186 foreign films have been shot in Thailand, bringing in 3.192 billion baht from foreign film producers. Thailand has earned nearly 3 billion baht from producing 186 foreign films shot in the country since January, government spokesman Chai Watcharong…
Sea surface temperatures in Thailand have reached record highs this month, causing disease and death of aquatic life. Aquatic life, from coral reefs to fish on Thailand’s east coast, is suffering as sea surface temperatures hit record highs this month amid a regional heatwave, worrying scientists and local people, Reuters reports. Scientists said the once…
The Bolshoi Ballet Company will present the famous ballet Swan Lake to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s music for the first time in Thailand. The TASS news agency reported, citing Russian Ambassador to Thailand Yevgeny Tomikhin, that in September 2024, dancers of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Russia will perform the classic ballet ‘Swan Lake’ for…
Thailand’s Central Bureau of Investigation warns of five types of fraudulent schemes and develops measures to combat cyber threats. Thailand’s Central Bureau of Investigation is warning citizens about rapidly evolving cyber threats. The Bangkok Post reports that even one click on the wrong link can lead to fraudsters draining bank accounts. Lieutenant General Jirabhop Bhuridej,…
Thailand is officially entering the rainy season. Tropical cyclones accompanied by heavy downpours are expected in August and September. The Thai Meteorological Department announced the end of the summer season on 20 May and the official start of the rainy season. Heavy rains are expected in Thailand in August and September, coinciding with the predicted…
The famous romantic comedy Mother of the Bride was filmed in Phuket resorts and is a love letter to the charming island of Phuket in Thailand. Minor Hotels, operator of the award-winning Anantara resorts, invites travellers worldwide to ‘relax like the cast of the popular Netflix film Mother of the Bride and experience the glamour…
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…
Air carriers are facing shortages of aircraft, labour, and spare parts to meet the growing demand for travel worldwide. Passengers will not see relief from skyrocketing airfares as carriers face shortages of aircraft, labour, and spare parts to meet growing travel demand. In a global aviation outlook report, ING Bank NV described an aviation industry…
A special operation to capture, castrate and relocate macaques from the city to a temporary sanctuary has been launched in Lopburi, a town suffering from an overpopulation of wild monkeys. Lopburi authorities have launched a special operation to relocate wild monkeys roaming the city to a temporary sanctuary. The short-term measure to combat monkey overpopulation…