Thailand’s Prime Minister has called for a 30-day crackdown on cybercrime, including online gambling and call centre scams. Matichon reports that Thai Prime Minister Settha Thavisin suspended a deputy and the head of the national police who was suspected of involvement in illegal online gambling and ordered the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau to crack down…
Thailand’s Ministry of Education is embarking on a transformative journey, planning to equip 600,000 students and teachers with tablets and laptops. This bold initiative is set to reshape the learning process, ushering in a new era of digital education. Starting next year, Thailand’s Ministry of Education plans to spend 15 billion baht on electronic devices,…
An unusual film festival was held in Thailand: chairs were set up in front of graves in a cemetery, and films were shown on a screen from 7 pm to midnight. In the province of Nakhonratchasima in the northeast of Thailand, a unique event attracted public attention. According to Thai media, the local Chinese cemetery…
A pilot project using artificial intelligence has been launched in Thailand’s capital city to tackle the problem of heavy traffic in Bangkok. The Thai government has launched the ‘Ratchaprasong Model’, a project that uses artificial intelligence technology to tackle traffic congestion in Ratchaprasong, a busy business district that is also a popular tourist destination in…
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…
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…
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…
On May 11th, 2024, Mr While in Kanchanaburi, the Thai Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, spoke out against the rumours that the proposed change to marijuana as an illegal drug could result in internal discord between the government parties. Thai national media reported that Srettha claimed he hadn’t communicated with Mr Anutin Charnvirakul, the Interior Minister,…
Thailand is alarmed by a surge in tourist numbers and proposes a 300 baht tourist levy to combat excessive tourism. Fearing an over-tourism problem facing popular tourist destinations, Thailand’s tourism operators are urging the government to consider the kingdom’s capacity seriously. Some are proposing a 300 baht tourist tax in an attempt to tackle the…
Monk charged with embezzlement of HIV hospice funds and money laundering after resigning as church rector. Luang Phor Alongkot, a Buddhist monk known for founding a hospice for people living with HIV/AIDS in Thailand, was arrested in Bangkok on Tuesday on charges of misusing donations intended for the project. Luang Phor Alongkot, also known as…