Transport Minister Announces Resumption of Direct Flights Between Thailand and the US
The transport minister anticipates the resumption of direct flights between Thailand and the US now that the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has upgraded Thailand’s aviation safety rating to Category…
Thailand to Relax Regulations on Foreign Business Ownership
Photo credit: Varuth Hirunyatheb The Thai cabinet has agreed in principle to modify the Foreign Business Act in order to reduce restrictive regulations and foster a more investor-friendly environment. The…
Thailand Approves Online Driving Licence Renewals for Eligible Drivers
Thailand Approves Online Driving Licence Renewals for Eligible Drivers In a move aimed at reducing red tape and enhancing public convenience, the Thai Cabinet has approved a draft ministerial directive…
Tourism Ministry Lowers 2025 Revenue Target to ฿3 Trillion Amid Global Concerns
Tourism Ministry Lowers 2025 Revenue Target to ฿3 Trillion Amid Global Concerns The Tourism and Sports Ministry has revised its 2025 tourism revenue forecast down to 3 trillion baht, adjusting…
Mae Hong Son Choked by Wildfire Smoke as Northern Thailand Battles Rising Pollution
Mae Hong Son Choked by Wildfire Smoke as Northern Thailand Battles Rising Pollution CHIANG MAI — Northern Thailand continues to grapple with worsening air quality as wildfires ravage forested areas,…
Ex-Prosecutors Jailed for Role in Red Bull Heir Vorayuth Hit-and-Run Case
Ex-Prosecutors Jailed for Role in Red Bull Heir Vorayuth Hit-and-Run Case Two former senior legal officials have been sentenced to jail for their involvement in helping Red Bull heir Vorayuth…
Thai Rice Exports Drop Sharply in Q1, Raising Global Market Concerns
Thai Rice Exports Drop Sharply in Q1, Raising Global Market Concerns Thailand’s rice exports have plummeted in the first quarter of 2025, with a 30% overall decline and a 53%…
Thailand Sees Decline in Tourist Arrivals
The Tourism and Sports Ministry has directed the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to revamp the 2025 tourism marketing strategy, revising foreign revenue projections from 2.3 trillion baht to 2…
Russian Teacher Sparks Debate Over ‘Farang’ Amid ‘Ni Hao’ Controversy in Thailand
Russian Teacher Sparks Debate Over ‘Farang’ Amid ‘Ni Hao’ Controversy in Thailand A Russian language teacher in Thailand has stirred up a heated cultural debate by calling on Thais to…
Bangkok Airport Security Guard Strikes Gold—Then Returns It Just in Time
Bangkok Airport Security Guard Strikes Gold—Then Returns It Just in Time BANGKOK – A heartwarming act of honesty and quick thinking by a female security guard at Suvarnabhumi International Airport…