Thai and Cambodian attempts to stop human trafficking are shown by a new center
On Thursday, one of the highlights of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s one-day visit to Phnom Penh was the handover to the Cambodian government of a Thai-funded center for victims of…
Expensive doll turns money-laundering accessory
Bearbrick dolls have been in the news recently due to police searches in Thailand and Singapore where the expensive collectibles have been labeled as evidence in suspected criminal operations.In August,…
Largest drug bust four arrested
Late Wednesday night, police in Nakhon Pathom province apprehended four suspects and seized the most narcotics ever seized in a single operation in Thailand. Deputy national police commander Pol Gen…
Thai ‘Sky Doctors’ are poised to take to the skies nation-wide.
Aerial emergency medical units, known as “Sky Doctors”, will be set up in every health district nationwide within 100 days to serve tourists for the upcoming New Year holidays, Public…
Bangkok metropolitan region is plagued by flooding
After hours of severe rain on Tuesday evening, some portions of the Bangkok metropolitan region, which includes the provinces of Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan, were submerged.The city’s Drainage Department…
Online gambling should be legalized to increase government revenue
According to Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin, legalizing online gambling will enhance tax income. Prior to Tuesday’s cabinet meeting, Mr. Somsak, who is in charge of the Justice Ministry, was…
Public health minister wants strict laws to limit cannabis use
Cholnan Srikaew, the minister of public health, stated his opposition to marijuana usage as a recreational activity on Tuesday and sought strict rules to restrict its use.The previous administration decriminalized…
Passenger handling area will increase with new terminal
Ten airlines have expressed interest in using the Satellite One (SAT-1) terminal at Suvarnabhumi Airport once it opens for testing on Friday, according to the Airports of Thailand (AOT).Now that…
Thailand jails an activist who demanded royal reform for four years
A Thai court sentenced Anon Nampa, an activist and attorney, to four years in prison for breaking a taboo by calling for royal reform at rallies three years ago. Anon…
Major tourist destinations anticipate an increase in Chinese visitors
Major tourist destinations anticipate an increase in Chinese visitors once the visa-free program for this category of foreign travellers begins on Monday. Chinese and Kazakh nationals can apply for up…