The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has extended a free insurance scheme for international visitors until December 31, 2024. The scheme, which offers cash compensation to foreign visitors for mishaps, emergencies, and fatalities, was originally due to expire on August 31—the last day it had been in place from January 1 this year. It has…
The US electric car maker is in talks with the Thai government over the site of a Battery Cell Gigafactory in the kingdom. Tesla is in talks with the Thai government to open the Gigafactory, a lithium-ion battery cell factory in the kingdom, an official from the country’s prime minister’s office said. Tesla and Thailand…
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…
Thailand has decided to cut off Internet and phone service to northeastern Myanmar to protect itself from more than 30 call centres in the region. Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission has decided to cut off internet and telephone connections to northeastern Myanmar for security reasons, reports Business News Thailand. Shwe Kokko is a town…
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…
Thailand has introduced a new bill to protect children from the aggressive marketing tactics of junk food and beverage manufacturers. Thailand’s Department of Health is ready to introduce a new bill to lawmakers aimed at protecting children from modern marketing tactics designed to get young people addicted to unhealthy snacks and drinks. Dr Pongpol Vorapani,…
Nearly 15 million tourists have visited Thailand since the beginning of the year. Thailand has seen a significant surge in foreign tourist arrivals, with a 38 per cent increase in the first five months of this year compared to the same period last year. Thailand has seen a significant surge in foreign tourist arrivals, with…
Thailand has received top honours in several categories, from best cities and islands to culinary delights, airports and airlines. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thailand has been recognised in 11 global rankings for the first half of 2024. Covering several categories, from tourist destinations to culinary delights, airports and airlines, these surveys prove…
The Bank of Thailand will issue a new 100 baht commemorative banknote to mark the birthday of His Majesty King Rama X of Thailand. A significant date is approaching as His Majesty King Rama X (Maha Vachiralongkorn) of Thailand will celebrate his 72nd birthday on July 28. To mark the occasion, the Bank of Thailand…
On May 10th, 2024, the Thai Sports Industry Development Subcommittee from Thailand Creative and Cultural Agency (THACCA) and famous Muay Thai coaches held an “Amazing Muay Thai Master Class in the UK 2024” event from May 3rd to the 5th in Reading City, England. According to Thai national media, more than 300 individuals equipped with…