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PM wants answers about activist’s death
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday expressed his deep sorrow for the death of political activist Netiporn “Boong” Sanesangkhom, and vowed to ensure transparency and justice.
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15 May 2024
Foreign buyers show interest in Thai films at Cannes
CANNES, France: Thai films being showcased at the 77th Cannes Film Festival are attracting attention from prospective international buyers, a development that promises a brighter outlook for both the Thai film and tourism industries, the (...)
Bangkok Post -
15 May 2024
Governor to lead Phuket Senator selection
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat, a Bangkok-appointed official, will chair the selection committee for the so-called “election” of Phuket’s next senator.
Phuket News -
15 May 2024
Recently, a Japanese tourist took to social media to complain about being overcharged by a tuk-tuk driver in Bangkok. The post Passenger Protection Center Catches Tuk-Tuk Driver Overcharging Japanese Tourist appeared first on Khaosod English.
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15 May 2024
Venus clam harvesting sustains livelihoods and culture in Pattaya communities
PATTAYA, Thailand – The shores of Naklua and Krating Lai Beach in Banglamung District comes alive with activity as local residents and factory workers engage in the time-honoured tradition of harvesting Venus clams. This daily ritual not only (...)
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15 May 2024
School classes ‘can go online’
The new school term, which starts on Thursday, could proceed with online classes if health threats to students arise, including the spread of Covid-19, excessive heat or high levels of air pollution, the government says.
Bangkok Post -
15 May 2024
PM likens nation to ‘Asian Switzerland’ as investment climbs
Thailand has the potential to attract large international companies with the aid of its Land Bridge megaproject and other draws, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Wednesday, likening the country to a “Switzerland of Asia” in terms of (...)
Bangkok Post -
15 May 2024
Court gives MFP final defence extension
The Constitutional Court has agreed to extend the deadline for the Move Forward Party (MFP) to submit documents to defend itself in the party dissolution case by another 15 days.
Bangkok Post -
15 May 2024
PM leading business mission to France
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is flying to France on Wednesday night, leading a group of Thai executives to attend the Thailand-France Business Forum there.
Bangkok Post -
15 May 2024
Airport operator’s 6-month profit up 400%
Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) has reported a net profit of 10.35 billion baht for the first six months of its 2004 fiscal year, a jump of nearly 400% from the same period a year earlier.
Bangkok Post -
15 May 2024
Lop Buri’s monkey move begins
Authorities on Wednesday began to relocate the first batch of macaques that have occupied parts of downtown Lop Buri, endangered pedestrians and brought business to a halt.
Bangkok Post -
15 May 2024
Foreigners arrested for drug dealing in Phuket
One Russian and three Nigerian men have been arrested for allegedly selling the illicit drugs cocaine, ecstasy and crystal meth in Phuket.
Bangkok Post -
15 May 2024
Philippine flotilla a new challenge to China
BEIJING - China declared on Wednesday that it has “goodwill arrangements” for fishing in the South China Sea, as it responded to reports of Philippine commercial vessels in disputed waters.
Bangkok Post -
15 May 2024
Vietnamese durian exports to China are expected to increase by 30 percent in 2024. Exports are projected to increase by 105 percent The post Should Thai Durian Fear Vietnamese Competitors? Durian Risk Index Says Yes appeared first on Khaosod English.
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15 May 2024
Cabinet okays 10-year EEC visa for foreigners
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved a special 10-year visa for executives and experts working in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to support the development of targeted industries in the country.
Phuket News -
15 May 2024
Forest rangers called on to help prevent Phuket deforestation
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Adul Chuthong has ordered all forest rangers on the island to ramp up efforts to prevent illegal encroachment and deforestation in their respective areas.
Phuket News -
15 May 2024
Power outage to affect north of Heroines Monument
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a scheduled power outage that will affect the area around the Shell petrol station north of the Heroines Monument tomorrow (May 16).
Phuket News -
15 May 2024
Victim seeks justice after road rage assault at Pattaya railway crossing
PATTAYA, Thailand – CCTV footage captured a troubling incident at the railway crossing on Soi Chaipornwithi, east Pattaya, on May 6. It shows a young man kicking a middle-aged motorcyclist who was parking by the roadside, following an argument (...)
Pattaya Mail -
15 May 2024
Cabinet okays 10-year EEC visa for foreigners
The cabinet has approved a special 10-year visa for executives and experts working in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to support the development of targeted industries in the country.
Bangkok Post -
15 May 2024
Israeli tourist abandoned by deceitful motorbike taxi in Sattahip
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya Tourist Police swiftly responded to a distress call from concerned citizens reporting a foreign national in a state of distress found sitting by the roadside, seemingly lost and confused, at the J intersection on (...)
Pattaya Mail -
15 May 2024
Pattaya citizens condemn desecration of iconic landmark
EDITORIAL PATTAYA, Thailand – The desecration of Pattaya City’s cherished symbol, the PATTAYA CITY sign at Bali Hai Pier, is not just an attack on public property but a brazen affront to the very soul of the city. This act of vandalism, (...)
Pattaya Mail -
15 May 2024
Gunkul suspends cannabis investment amid confusion
SET-listed Gunkul Engineering, a renewable energy developer that diversified into the cannabis and hemp business three years ago, is suspending further investment in cannabis based on its nearly 2-billion-baht budget, pending clarity from the (...)
Bangkok Post -
15 May 2024
Siam Piwat gets behind push to host 'World Pride' in 2030
Siam Piwat Group, a leading real estate and retail developer, is reinforcing its support for diversity, equality and inclusion with its The Celebration: Right to Love campaign that celebrates the same-sex marriage bill coming into force by (...)
Bangkok Post -
15 May 2024
Costumes at temples ignites trend
Temples and palaces in Bangkok have attracted more foreign visitors, bolstered by the rising popularity of dressing in Thai costumes among Asian tourists, with a recent viral video clip showing groups of male travellers dressed in female attire.
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15 May 2024
Paetongtarn backs transgender rights law
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party and chairwoman of the National Committee on Soft Power Development, is backing efforts to push for a law on recognition of transgender people before 2030, when Thailand hopes to be (...)
Bangkok Post -
15 May 2024
