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…
Toyota has launched electric songtaews in Pattaya for testing ahead of mass production of electric Hilux pickup trucks by 2025 Toyota Motor Thailand has launched a public transport pilot project in Pattaya featuring nine all-electric Hilux Revo pickup trucks. The initiative demonstrates the Japanese automaker’s growing efforts to compete with Chinese companies, which have significantly…
Authorities are preparing for heavy rains due to the monsoon, intensified by a storm in the South China Sea. Thai authorities are preparing for increased rainfall caused by a tropical storm forming in the South China Sea. The Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) has put government agencies on high alert, instructing them to monitor…
Thai tour operators are demanding that the visa-free entry period for Chinese tourists be reduced to 15 days due to illegal labor activities and fraud without affecting the main tourist flow. Thailand, a popular tourist destination, faces a dilemma: maintaining its appeal to foreign visitors while addressing illegal labor activities and fraud. The country’s tour…
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…
Thailand’s new VAT regulations on imported goods, implemented to ensure fair trade and protect local producers, are a significant development for the country’s economy. Thailand’s Customs Department is set to implement a new policy, starting from May 2024, that will charge value-added tax (VAT) on all imported goods sent through postal services, regardless of their value. According…
A political activist held in Bangkok’s detention centre has died of cardiac arrest after going on a prolonged hunger strike to protest against her imprisonment in the detention centre. Netiporn ‘Bang’ Sanesangkhom, 28, who was being investigated on charges of defaming the monarchy, died of cardiac arrest at Bangkok’s Central Women’s Correctional Facility. Khaosod reported…
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the driving force behind the Aviation Hub policy, is committed to elevating Thailand to a prominent international travel destination and transforming the aviation industry into a regional hub. As part of this vision, the agencies involved in negotiating aviation rights have agreed to increase the number of seats on flights between…
Minnesota police have uncovered an illegal gambling business imitating the popular Thai lottery and arrested the vendors. Police in St Paul, Minnesota, have uncovered an illegal gambling business imitating the popular Thai lottery. According to Yahoo News, two residents of the city have been charged with running illegal gambling operations. King Tao, 57, and Chua…
From October 1, 2023, to June 20, 2024, the revenue generated by Thailand’s national parks has jumped fourfold from its previous revenue-generating period of 1.467 billion baht (2016-17). The record-breaking revenue was largely driven by the top five national parks, notably Nopparat Thara Beach National Park—Phi Phi Islands, Similan National Park, Khao Laem Ya—Mu Ko…
