British Man’s Dream Holiday Turns Tragic in Thailand
A British man’s sun-soaked escape to Thailand has taken a devastating turn after a horrific accident left him fighting for his life in a Phuket hospital. Ricky Eury, a 39-year-old…
Indonesia will launch high-speed rail funded by China
The first high-speed train in Southeast Asia will open in Indonesia on Monday. China is funding the multibillion dollar project, which will shorten travel time between Jakarta and other major…
Large staff force for visa-free scheme
When the new visa-free policy is put into effect the next week, the Immigration Bureau (IB) will boost the number of officers at Suvarnabhumi International Airport to prepare for an…
Protests erupt in response to a new restriction on allowances for the elderly.
On Thursday, some 70 people gathered outside the Finance Ministry to protest a new rule that requires older individuals aged 60 and up to prove they are destitute in order…
Migrant workers get extension of stay
According to deputy government spokeswoman Traisulee Traisoranakul, migrant workers from four nearby countries would be permitted to remain in Thailand through July 31 while their employers arrange for the renewal…
Songkran has Khaosan locked and loaded
After three years of absence, Bangkok's Khaosan Road was teeming with revelers on Wednesday to celebrate the Songkran holiday.
Songkran festival expected to bring around 18.5 billion baht
According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Songkran holiday this week will generate 18.5 billion baht and draw over 300,000 foreign visitors.
Covid cases seen rising even faster due to long holidays
The number of severely ill Covid-19 patients is rising and may accelerate due to long holidays this month, according to the Department of Disease Control. Dr Chakkarat Pittayawonganon, the epidemiology…