LATEST NEWS FROM THAILAND

Thailand records 621 approved surrogacy cases in seven years
Altogether 621 surrogacy cases have been approved in Thailand in the seven years since surrogacy services were legalised in the country, according to Dr. Sura Visetsak, director-general of the Health... The post Thailand records 621 approved surrogacy cases in seven years first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Nad Bunnag
PM says tourist arrivals will reach 30m
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is confident the country will receive more than 30 million foreign tourist arrivals this year as the economically vital tourism sector gathers steam, a spokesman said on Tuesday.
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Bangkok rats desert a sinking city to dog’s great confusion (Video)
Get too close to any sewer or garbage heap and chances are a rat may scurry out. But what about dozens squirming into a rodent pyramid like a many-tailed horror? One person decided to film them and put them on TikTok. In a video going viral today online, a roiling
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Coconuts Bangkok
Thai PM Offers Condolences Over Losses in Türkiye, Syria Quake
Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday conveyed his deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the massive quake that hit Türkiye and Syria in early Monday, leaving hundreds killed.
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Surat Boromsuk
Bangkok Celebrating Valentine’s Day With Bang Rak Marriage Registrations
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is inviting couples to register their marriages at Bang Rak district Office in Bangkok to commemorate their love on Valentine’s Day.Bangko
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: National News Bureau Of Thailand
Warrant out for ex-Pheu Thai leader Charupong's arrest
The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions has issued a warrant for the arrest of fugitive Charupong Ruangsuwan, a former Pheu Thai Party leader, for allegedly demanding a water supply company pay for air tickets costing nearly 60,000 baht while he was interior minister in 2012.
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Smart City Developments to Generate 60 Billion Baht
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society expects an initial investment of more than 60 billion baht from the public and private sectors in developing 30 smart cities across the king
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: National News Bureau Of Thailand
Rescuers save Burmese baby who fell down well after 17-hour ordeal
A 1-year-old girl was recovering from her injuries today after she was trapped 17 hours down a well in the northwestern province of Tak. Rescue workers managed to rescue the infant nearly a full day after she fell down the well late Monday afternoon at around 4pm. Her Burmese immigrant
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Coconuts Bangkok
19-month-old girl, trapped in groundwater well for over 17 hours, rescued
Rescuers have successfully pulled a 19-month-old Myanmar girl from a 15-metre deep groundwater hole, where she had been trapped for over 17 hours. Cheers of joy erupted when the child,... The post 19-month-old girl, trapped in groundwater well for over 17 hours, rescued first appeared on Thai PBS World :
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Nad Bunnag
‘Amazing Thailand Experience Forum’ showcasing luxury travel to North American travel advisors
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) New York and Toronto Offices in partnership with Air Canada, THAI Smile Airways, and various partners in Thailand are holding the ‘Amazing Thailand Experience Forum’ in Bangkok and Khao Lak (Phang-nga) from 5-15 February, 2023. The post ‘Amazing Thailand Experience Forum’ showcasing luxury travel
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: TAT Newsroom
Source: TAT Newsroom
Toddler saved from deep well, 18-hour overnight rescue
A 19-month-old girl who fell down a narrow well was finally lifted to safety after an 18-hour overnight rescue at a cassava plantation in Phop Phra district of Tak province.
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai TV channel sorry that overworked man died at his desk
A TV network said it will compensate the family of a 44-year-old employee who died working at his desk.  Thai News Network or TNN on Monday announced that it will honor Sarawut “Bird” Srisawas’s death by giving his family 24 times his monthly salary and insurance payouts.  “On behalf of
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Coconuts Bangkok
Environmental Justice Foundation calls for end to bottom trawling in new report
In Thailand, bottom trawling threatens livelihoods, food security and ocean ecosystems. One particularly destructive form of bottom trawling, known as pair trawling, is responsible for catching vast amounts of juvenile fish and seafood which would otherwise have reached maturity as valuable species; urgent action is needed to reform fisheries now,
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Thai Enquirer
Source: Thai Enquirer
Parliament Backs Media Ethics Bill
BANGKOK (NNT) - Members of Parliament have given their backing to a bill aimed at promoting media ethics and professional standards. The bill was proposed by the Cabinet in the first reading this week
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: National News Bureau Of Thailand
Immigration Officers Charged Over Illegal Visa Malfeasance
ฺฺฺฺฺฺBANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy National Police Chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn has revealed that over 100 immigration police officers have been accused of issuing visas illegally to foreign visitors.Acc
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: National News Bureau Of Thailand
Myanmar man found hanged
SAMUT PRAKAN: A 56-year-old man whose daughter refused to allow him to return to Myanmar was was found dead, hanged by a rope from a grill, at their rented room in Bang Phli district on Monday night.
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Search for missing baby in Nakhon Pathom resumes for the third day
Officials from the Mirror Foundation, police and local officials, supported by a sniffer dog, continue their search for an 8-month-old baby boy, who has been missing from home in the... The post Search for missing baby in Nakhon Pathom resumes for the third day first appeared on Thai PBS World
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Kitipat Chuensukjit
Phuket tour company’s license suspended after employee attacks Chinese tourist
A tour company in Phuket has had its operating license suspended for six months after one of its employees allegedly attacked a Chinese customer. The female employee was summoned to... The post Phuket tour company’s license suspended after employee attacks Chinese tourist first appeared on Thai PBS World : The
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Kitipat Chuensukjit
2 hunger-striking Thai activists agree to IV therapy
Two ailing young activists agreed to receive an intravenous care last night after over 20 days on a hunger strike. After consulting with their lawyer and doctors, Tantawan “Tawan” Tuatulanon and Orawan “Bam” Phuphong agreed to go on the IV at the Thammasat University Hospital due to their deteriorating health
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Coconuts Bangkok
Malaysian PM to visit Thailand
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will pay an official visit to Thailand as guests of the Thai fovernment during February 9-10, as part of introductory tour to ASEAN countries, according to Thai Foreign Ministry.
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Surat Boromsuk
Car erupts in flames on expressway ramp
A car erupted in flames while on the Ploenchit Raoad exit ramp of the Chalerm Maha Nakhon Expressway (Din Daeng - Bang Na) on Tuesday morning, temporarily blocking traffic.
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Bangkok Post
No one should ever die from overwork
If you think hard work won’t kill you, think again. The story of a senior employee of a television news channel in Thailand, who suddenly died at his desk, recently... The post No one should ever die from overwork first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Nad Bunnag
New Czech film ‘Ostrov’ showcases beauty of Phuket and Krabi
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that Thailand has once again received glittering exposure on the international movie scene, with Phuket and Krabi starring as the prime locations in new Czech film ‘Ostrov’ (The Island) which premiered on 1 February, 2023, in Prague. The post New
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: TAT Newsroom
Source: TAT Newsroom
New Czech film ‘Oztrov’ showcases beauty of Phuket and Krabi
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that Thailand has once again received glittering exposure on the international movie scene, with Phuket and Krabi starring as the prime locations in new Czech film ‘Oztrov’ (The Island) which premiered on 1 February, 2023, in Prague. The post New
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: TAT Newsroom
Source: TAT Newsroom
GULF, Singtel, AIS Launch New Data Center Project
GULF, Singtel, and AIS commence the construction of the new 20+ MW data center in Samut Prakan province, which will be operated by GSA Data Center Company Limited (GSA), the joint venture between the three companies.
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Surat Boromsuk
Thailand Eyes Increasing Rubber Glove Export To China, India
BANGKOK (NNT) - Authorities in Thailand are looking to expand the export of natural rubber gloves to China and India, following a ban on latex gloves in some U.S. states. The Ministry of Agriculture a
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: National News Bureau Of Thailand
Thai Enquirer News Summary – February 7, 2023
The post Thai Enquirer News Summary – February 7, 2023 appeared first on Thai Enquirer.
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Thai Enquirer
Source: Thai Enquirer Summary
TAT strengthens ‘Amazing Thailand’ branding in Israel
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has conducted marketing activities in Israel, with a focus on strengthening relationships with airline and tour operator partners in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Nazareth. The post TAT strengthens ‘Amazing Thailand’ branding in Israel appeared first on TAT Newsroom.
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: TAT Newsroom
Source: TAT Newsroom
Earthquake kills more than 3,800 in Turkey, Syria
A major earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing more than 3,800 people and flattening thousands of buildings as rescuers dug with bare hands for survivors. Dozens of nations pledged aid... The post Earthquake kills more than 3,800 in Turkey, Syria first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Kitipat Chuensukjit
Thailand would never appreciate Bam and Tawan’s sacrifice
Activists Orawan “Bam” Phupong (23) and Tantawan “Tawan” Tuatulanon (20) are in critical condition. Doctors say that their organs are failing and that if their hunger strike continues it could be fatal. Bam and Tawan are indeed in critical condition but not because of a hunger strike or the prospect
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Thai Enquirer
Source: Choltanutkun T and Cod S
A wealth of wonders comes to Bangkok
This year’s Bangkok Design Week challenges visitors to plan well to appreciate overwhelming art projects in 9 areas of the Thai capital in just 9 days. Held on the theme... The post A wealth of wonders comes to Bangkok first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Tulip Naksompop Blauw
'Negligent' Nate seeks NACC seat
Former deputy attorney-general Nate Naksuk has applied for the seat on the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) left vacant by Pol Gen Sathaporn Laothong.
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Non-Thais skew EC map: Wissanu
Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on Monday suggested that the Election Commission (EC) ask the Constitutional Court for a ruling after its calculation of the number of people represented per MP was found to include non-Thai nationals.
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Prayut hails tourism revival
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is pleased about the recovery of tourism and thanked agencies concerned for their efforts to organise campaigns to attract foreign visitors, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said.
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Covid set to be seasonal, expert says
As Covid-19 looks set to become a seasonal disease like influenza, the government should provide annual vaccinations, especially for those who are living with chronic health conditions and/or the elderly, according to a prominent virologist.
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Scheme aims to give first-aid training to monks
The Ministry of Public Health and Praboromarajchanok Institute will work together to provide first-aid training to monks across the country under the "One Temple, One Caretaker Monk" scheme, to mark the Supreme Patriarch's 96th birthday this year.
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Malaysia PM to hash out border plan
The prime ministers of Malaysia and Thailand are expected to discuss cooperation on the promotion and integration of economic development, particularly in the five southernmost Thai provinces and four northern Malaysian states along or near the border.
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Bangkok Post
PM shows concern for hunger strikers
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed doctors to closely monitor the condition of two hunger strikers demanding the release of all political prisoners and abolition of the lese majeste and sedition laws, said government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri yesterday.
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Luxury cars seized in macau888 probe
Cyber-crime police upped their investigations into the macau888 gambling network with three raids in Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima yesterday.
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Bangkok Post
Cabinet media bill gains support
Parliamentarians have backed a bill aimed at promoting media ethics and professional standards, while a media organisation has opposed it, saying it could restrict media freedoms.
Published on: 2023-02-07
Source: Bangkok Post