Thai authorities are offering displaced people the opportunity to obtain Thai citizenship by undergoing a genetic test to prove Thai ancestry. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has joined forces with the Ministry of Justice to continue genetic testing for likely displaced Thai nationals in the Malaysian border town of Kota Bharu. The Consulate General of…
Thailand’s tax department is preparing to amend a law to tax those with overseas income, even if the income is not brought into the country. According to the department’s director-general, Kulai Tantitemit, under the current tax law, people living in Thailand for more than 180 days a year must pay taxes in Thailand if they…
Three national parks in southern Thailand will be the filming locations for the Hollywood sci-fi action thriller ‘Jurassic World 4’ from 17 to 28 June 2024. The crew of ‘Jurassic World – 4’, the latest film in the ‘Jurassic Park’ franchise, has submitted a request to use three national parks in Thailand as filming locations,…
Thanks to new visa policies, Thailand is attracting tens of thousands of foreign investors and highly skilled experts. Thailand has more than 56,000 foreign nationals with approved visas and work permits. According to the Board of Investment, this number includes about 50,000 foreign executives and experts working on investment promotion projects. Chai Wacharong, the spokesman…
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,…
Representatives made another annual promise to turn Pattaya into a family resort of the resort city’s tourism industry. Tour operators in Pattaya once again promised to promote family tourism, local cuisine and Thai martial arts to eliminate the established image of a sex tourism centre. At the same time, Pattaya tourism officials are urging authorities…
Thailand intends to enhance the country’s role in the international arena and expand the kingdom’s ability to participate in creating a new world order. The Bangkok Post newspaper reported, citing government spokesman Chai Vacharonke, that the Cabinet has approved a draft of an official letter stating Thailand’s intention to become a member of the BRICS…
Severe turbulence on a Qatar Airways flight has injured 12 people. Climate change is causing increased turbulence. A Qatar Airways flight hit severe turbulence over Turkey, leaving 12 people on board injured before landing in Dublin on schedule on Sunday. Passengers on the flight said at least one crew member was thrown into the air…
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…
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…