Thailand has turned its attention to elite visa holders after discovering that criminals are using the programme to conduct illegal activities in Thailand. The Central Bureau of Investigation has launched a probe into foreign nationals residing in the country on elite visas and engaging in illegal business activities after it emerged that a Chinese national…
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has apologized to Thailand for its “The Underdogs: Out Of Office (OOO)” commercial, which was widely criticized for its outdated and stereotypical portrayal of the kingdom.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…
At 10:00. In Mueang Chachoengsao, police officers were alerted to a fire at 210 sq mi of private marijuana plantation warehouse on May 9, Police and relevant agencies were dispatched to the reported warehouse by Mueang Chachoengsao, where four adjacent private warehouses were in open areas. It started the fire at a marijuana plantation and…
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has underscored the significance of the first economic cabinet meeting, scheduled for Monday, in the government’s ongoing efforts to address financial challenges. Various agencies will meet to discuss ways of fixing Thailand’s economic problems. The country’s GDP growth of only 1.5% in the first quarter was responsible for its lacklustre performance…
The government has implemented a “no-burn” measure to tackle air pollution, imposing penalties on those who violate it. Government spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub announced that the ban is a response to a prediction of stagnant air circulation lasting until February 3, which will aggravate the PM2.5 issue. To address pollution at its source, Mr. Jirayu, an…
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…
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…
Thailand is offering foreign tourists accident insurance with a coverage of 500,000 baht from 1 January to 31 August 2024 The Thai government has launched a scheme to offer visitors to the kingdom medical insurance covering up to US$14,000 in the event of an accident as the country seeks to attract tourists back after the…
The Thai government continues to generate ideas to stimulate the economy and promote tourism and is looking for ways to increase tourist spending The Thai government has initiated a study aimed at turning Thailand into a duty-free paradise to position the country as the world’s premier tourism and shopping centre, reports the Bangkok Post. Proposed…
Thailand’s Ministry of Culture is proposing that traditional Thai clothing be inscribed on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Thailand’s Ministry of Culture is preparing a presentation to support a request to include Thai traditional clothing in the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the Bangkok Post reports, citing a statement…