Big trouble in Bangkok as 20 transgender Filipinos fight with 4 local counterparts
One of the Thais was injured in the fight, according to a friend of a victim, who added that the two factions had quarrelled in the past, although this was…
Angry British man pays compensation to Thai lady
A Thai woman accepted an apology with compensation from a British man who smashed a glass next to her because a dog next to her was barking. Amavalee Tongfak, 37,…
Big spending Kazakhstan nationals to have visa free entry to Thailand
Speaking to reporters after the weekly Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said the visa waiver would be extended until August 31. Thailand began allowing tourists from Kazakhstan to enter…
Ministry allocates 50 million baht for tourist insurance scheme
The Tourism and Sports Ministry has allocated a budget of 50 million baht for the fiscal year 2024 to provide assistance to foreign tourists in the event of death or…
Thai man goes berserk and attacks foreign tourists in Pattaya
Police officers from Na Jomtien Police Station in Chonburi Province and Pattaya Tourist Police identified the man in CCTV footage after someone reported that he used a firearm to intimidate…
Thailand only Asian destination in UK poll of places to visit in the world
The kingdom was also the only country in Asia ranked in the top 10 on The Telegraph’s list. Culture Minister Sermsak Pongpanich expressed delight with the ranking, saying it underscored…
Bangkok set to shiver as temperature to go down to 20 degrees Celsius
People living in Bangkok will get a taste of cold weather tonight, when the temperature in the capital is expected is forecast to fall to 20oC, according to Dr. Royol…
Direct flights from Oslo to Bangkok set to increase this year
At least three airlines—Norse Atlantic Airways, Thai Airways, and Scandinavian Airlines—have increased direct flights from Scandinavian countries to Thailand in 2024. Ms. Orn Duangchan, Director of the Tourism Authority of…
Chinese tourists top list for arrivals into Thailand in first week of the new year
Tourism and Sports Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol said on Tuesday that Thailand welcomed a total of 605,537 foreign tourists from January 1 to 7. However, this number was 23.32% or 184,106…
Tourists to descend into the Tham Luang cave system made famous by the Wild Boars
The cave is a part of Tham Luang–Khun Nam Nang Non National Park, and became famous after the breathtaking rescue of the Wild Boar children’s football team of 12 footballers…