Zero-dollar tours have returned to Thailand along with Chinese tourists. The government is cracking down on travel agencies offering cheap tours. Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports has investigated illegal travel companies offering cheap tours and forced 10 of them to close. Travel officials said these grey-market companies already account for 50 per cent of…
The Japanese corporation will stop producing cars in Thailand and focus on electric vehicles in other countries. Japan’s Suzuki Motor Corporation announced Friday that it will stop producing cars and trucks in Thailand and close its Rayong car plant by the end of 2025. The decision comes amid sluggish sales in the country and the…
Admiral declares navy readiness in response to Cambodian exercises near disputed island. The head of the Royal Thai Navy, Admiral Jirapol Wongvit, emphasized that the Navy is fully prepared to defend Thailand’s sovereignty. He stated that any invasion of Thai territory would be immediately repelled. The statement followed reports of planned live-fire exercises by Cambodian…
The Meteorological Department anticipates that Bangkok and its metropolitan areas will experience 40% of thunderstorm activity, with heavy rainfall expected in some parts of the eastern and western southern regions. This weather advisory is crucial for your safety, so please take it seriously and be prepared for potential heavy rainfall. The southwest monsoon is expected…
A bank account and mobile phone SIM card must be registered in the same name to use mobile banking. The telecoms regulator said accessing bank accounts via a banking app from smartphones with a SIM card registered in a different name will require authorisation on a case-by-case basis, as it begins a crackdown on the…
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 26th global food category was ranked by TasteAtlas, a popular website that provides authoritative culinary rankings, recipes, and reviews of all types of food. Best Dishes with Mango. Among these, Khao, now mamuang (Thick mango sticky rice) featuring sweet mango slices and coconut on top of the usual Thai flavours, took second place with…
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…
Apple apologized to Thailand and removed a scandalous commercial that drew criticism. Apple has apologized to Thailand for its “The Underdogs: Out Of Office (OOO)” commercial, which was widely criticized for its outdated and stereotypical portrayal of the kingdom. Some users even called for a boycott of the company’s products. The controversial short film was…
Thailand’s prime minister has unveiled ambitious plans to develop the country as a tourism, medical, agricultural and financial centre. Prime Minister Settha Thavisin has unveiled his own vision to transform Thailand into a sustainable centre for tourism, health and wellness, agriculture, food processing, aviation, logistics, future mobility, financial services and the digital economy. Speaking at…
