Thai police head requests clarification following deputy’s residence raid
Following a police search of the latter’s home earlier this week, the newly appointed national police chief, Police Genera; Torsak Sukvimol, enquired of the deputy national police commander, Police General…
Hunt for lottery tickets with Prime Minister’s license plate continues
There are still two days left to locate lottery numbers that match those on Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s new car’s license plate. Srettha drove his personal Lexus to a hotel…
Phuket seeks B148 billion for a tourism expansion
In order to transform Phuket into a major regional tourism hub, the Transport Ministry will ask for a 148 billion baht budget for infrastructure upgrades in the resort island, including…
SAT-1 will be totally operational by the end of the year
Thursday marked the opening of the new satellite terminal at Suvarnabhumi International Airport following a preliminary launch. The new satellite terminal, dubbed Satellite 1 (SAT-1), will increase the overall handling…
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…
AirAsia calls for action to cut travel costs
Thai AirAsia suggests that, in addition to its visa-free program for the Chinese, the government should reduce the increasing travel costs for tourists, which have risen since the pandemic. Thai…
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…
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…
Thailand provides free travel guides to 60 spiritual tourist destinations
With the goal of tripling spiritual tourism revenue over the next ten years, Thailand’s Tourism Authority (TAT) has provided complimentary guides to 60 holy locations.From Bangkok’s ancient principal temples to…
New York visit boosted trade and investment
According to Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson Chai Watcharong, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s trip to New York to attend the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly was effective in…