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Prime Minister concerned on Thais’ high alcohol consumption
BANGKOK – The Prime Minister is concerned about the high consumption of alcohol among the Thai people, urging the public to use the Buddhist...
Better awareness on electricity situation in southern region
BANGKOK– The general public are aware of the electricity situation in the southern region, while the Ministry of Energy has been tasked with communicating...
PM admires Thai students’ accomplishments from 13th JISO
BANGKOK - The Prime Minister expressed admiration for the achievement of Thai students who won one gold medal and five silver medals from the...
Government to consider easing mourning restriction on entertainment venues
The government is to consider within this week how to ease the restriction in order to allow entertainers and entertainment venues to resume operations.
Government...
Massive outpourings of emotion as mourners sing Royal Anthem
More than 300,000 black-clad mourners packed Sanam Luang and the surrounding areas in front of the Grand Palace on Saturday October 22, to sing...
Cabinet dismisses proposal for Oct 10 national holiday
The Cabinet has dismissed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' proposal to declare October 10, 2016 a national holiday, in order to facilitate the second...
Concerns about online gambling during Euro 2016
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha is concerned with online soccer betting during the EUFA Euro 2016 soccer tournament during June 10-July 10 and has instructed...
Government restricts local and foreign air travel for officials
Local and foreign travel on planes by government officials will be restricted from now after the cabinet yesterday endorsed an amendment to a legislation...
Cabinet orders reconsideration of cash-back offer for foreign movie production in...
BANGKOK, 11 May 2016 – The Cabinet has accepted the principles of a cash-back offer for foreign movie production in Thailand that has been...
Commerce Ministry to scramble for 20 billion baht damage pay over...
BANGKOK- The Ministry of Finance has called on the Ministry of Commerce to have six politicians and government officials pay an estimated 20 billion...
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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
WEEKEND EDITORIAL
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...