15 drug couriers shot dead in gunfight at Chiang Rai border
A mobile unit of the Pha Muang Task Force spotted a group of men carrying backpacks walking across the border from Myanmar into Thailand at about 7pm on Saturday. When…
Tourism in 2024 set to be record year in Thailand
Businesses associated with tourism, health, lifestyle and digital software services are considered promising for the upcoming year, according to the Business Development Department director Auramon Supthaweethum. Auramon Supthaweethum, the department’s…
Thailand’s economy needs structural changes if it is to continue to grow
EIC chief economist Somprawin Manprasert expressed his concerns as the SCB EIC forecast Thailand’s growth for 2024 at 3.0%, up from 2.6% this year. The EIC report said the growth…
Indian arrivals increase to 1.5 million due to visa policy
According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), around 1.5 million Indian tourists have visited Thailand this year, surpassing the target. This increase in Indian visitors is attributed to the…
Snake pays a visit to the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok had an ‘unexpected’ encounter yesterday – a snake. “An unexpected drop-in customer at the Embassy today. Since he didn’t have an appointment we had…
Thailand revenue from tourism in 2023 breaks through the 1 trillion THB barrier
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports announced that the number of foreign tourists arriving in Thailand has reached 25.7 million since January 1, 2023, generating revenue of 1,098,082 million baht,…
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration invites all of Bangkok to join Winter Festival
The BMA announced that the Bangkok Winter Festival @Klong Phadung Krung Kasem would be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and again from December 22-24. The night festival will be…
Public prosecurors charge Thai Senator Upakit with money laundering and drug trafficking
Public prosecutors also slapped charges of possessing the illicit drug ketamine for sale, involvement in money laundering while serving as a senator, association with a transnational criminal organisation in committing…
Thailand Mega Fair event in Saudi Arabia opens door to Middle Eastern markets
Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara said the event was proof of the commitment to partnership between the two countries, as he presided over the fair’s opening on Wednesday. Parnpree, who also…
Thai PM announces waiving of visas for Japanese business travellers prior to Tokyo visit
Before Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will pay an official visit to Japan from 14 to 18 December, the Cabinet has approved measures to waive visa requirements for Japanese business travellers…