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Mourners packed Sanam Luang to queue for paying last respect in...
Tens of thousands of mourners from Bangkok and upcountry lined up in long queue before dawn at Sanam Luang waiting queue numbers to enter...
Over 3.4 million people have signed in condolence books and paid...
According to the Ministry of Interior, on Oct 25 alone, 286,057 people came to sign the condolence books, and pay respect to the beloved...
NCPO ready to accommodate mourners’ trips to Grand Palace
BANGKOK - The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) is ready to ensure safety of all mourners who will travel to pay their...
New version of Royal Anthem film will be screened next week
A new film featuring the new version of the Royal Anthem which was sung by hundreds of thousands of mouners together with the Siam...
Thais buy commemorative currency note honoring late King
BANGKOK (AP) — Thais have waited patiently in long queues to secure special commemorative 100 baht currency notes in honor of the late King...
Government may provide black ribbons to the poor who cannot afford...
The government is considering handing out black ribbons or any symbols representing grief to low-income earners who cannot afford black or white dresses needed...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems
It’s not only Thailand. Visa agents have held a prominent place throughout south east Asia for at least 30 years. Even today it is...
No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
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Thailand has long been the key promoter of the “six countries one destination plan” which would allow international tourists entry to all after...
Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical...
Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According...