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Thailand Launches Digital Arrival Card System to Streamline Tourism

Thailand Launches Digital Arrival Card System to Streamline Tourism BANGKOK – In a move aimed at enhancing the travel experience, Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports has introduced the Thailand…

Tourists and Guide Injured in Speedboat Explosion Off Phuket

Tourists and Guide Injured in Speedboat Explosion Off Phuket PHUKET – A speedboat explosion off the coast of Phuket on Tuesday morning left three Russian tourists, a tour guide, and…

Cabinet Approves Electricity Rate Cut to Ease Financial Burden

Cabinet Approves Electricity Rate Cut to Ease Financial Burden The Thai cabinet has approved a reduction in electricity prices, lowering the rate from 4.15 baht per kilowatt-hour (kWh) to 3.99…

Stunning Transgender Woman Joins Thailand’s Military Draft Amid Eager Volunteers

Stunning Transgender Woman Joins Thailand’s Military Draft Amid Eager Volunteers The first day of Thailand’s 2025 military draft saw two young men fulfill their childhood dream of becoming soldiers, while…

MRT Pink Line Resumes Partial Service Following Myanmar Earthquake

MRT Pink Line Resumes Partial Service Following Myanmar Earthquake Bangkok, March 31st, 2025 — The MRT Pink Line has resumed partial service between Government Complex Station (PK01) and Talad Minburi…

Tragic Truck Accident in Phetchabun Claims Lives of Two Children

Tragic Truck Accident in Phetchabun Claims Lives of Two Children Phetchabun, March 31st, 2025 — A devastating truck accident in Phetchabun Province claimed the lives of two young children and…

Thailand’s Tourism Revenue Expected to Drop 10-15% Following Earthquake, Says THA

Thailand’s tourism revenue is projected to decline by 10-15% over the next two weeks due to last week’s earthquake, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA). THA President Thienprasit Chaiyapatranun…

Chinese Nationals Arrested in Pattaya for Selling E-Cigs and “Zombie-Vape”

Chinese Nationals Arrested in Pattaya for Selling E-Cigs and “Zombie-Vape” Thai police arrested three Chinese nationals in a sting operation in Pattaya, seizing vape pens and “zombie-vape” liquid, an illicit…

Thai Watchdog Warned About Skyscraper Before Deadly Collapse in Earthquake

Thai Watchdog Warned About Skyscraper Before Deadly Collapse in Earthquake An anti-corruption watchdog had previously raised concerns about irregularities in the construction of a Bangkok skyscraper that collapsed during last…

Myanmar Earthquake Raises Alarm on Thailand’s Disaster Preparedness and Building Safety

Myanmar Earthquake Raises Alarm on Thailand’s Disaster Preparedness and Building Safety BANGKOK — The recent earthquake that struck Myanmar has raised critical questions about Thailand’s disaster response and building safety,…