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Pheu Thai, Move Forward up against bill policing NGO activities
The Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties have joined a growing call by activists against a bill to keep activities of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in check.
Published 1 hour ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Russia prepares to seize western firms looking to leave
May 26 (Reuters) – Russia is advancing a new law allowing it to take control of the local businesses of western companies that decide to leave in the wake of... The post Russia prepares to seize western firms looking to
Published 2 hours ago
Source: Thai PBS World
By Chanwanpen
Wildlife dept struggling to feed 26,000 rescued wildlife
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation is struggling to feed some 26,000 rescued wild animals, as the government has cut the yearly budget for taking care of them by 50 million baht.
Published 2 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Take a workation at these 5 best places in Koh Samui
Thanks to the increased freedom of remote work, the concept of “workation” — work while on vacation — is now more popular and widespread than ever! Picture yourself spending the day working from your laptop while taking in a spectacular
Published 3 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Cita Catellya
Thailand’s monkeys are starving due to fear of monkeypox
Monkeys in Lopburi, central Thailand, are starving because tourists have stopped feeding them in fear of the “monkeypox epidemic,” despite no cases being recorded so far in the kingdom. The atmosphere of Lopburi city, famous for its monkey population, has
Published 4 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By leah
Tourists found safe after going missing in Khao Sok jungle
SURAT THANI: Two tourists have been rescued after losing their way during a jungle trip in Khao Sok National Park in Phanom district on Wednesday.
Published 4 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Deep Week in Phuket – The world’s largest open freediving festival
Phuket recently hosted ‘Deep Week’, a huge freedive training event, which sold out in just 5 days. This was certainly Asia’s, and probably the world’s, biggest ever participation of freediving held in open water. The recent reopening of Thailand certainly
Published 4 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Tim Newton
Thailand News Today | Thai Govt announces “zero road deaths” policy
Thailand’s PM Prayut Chan-o-cha announced that the government aims to cut the number of road deaths by almost 2 thirds by 2027. Thailand has the ninth highest road death rate in the world, with 32.7 deaths per 100,000 people, according
Published 4 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Thaiger Video
Court grants bail to activist Tawan on royal motorcade charge
The Criminal Court on Thursday approved the release on bail of 20-year-old hunger-strike activist Tantawan "Tawan" Tuatulanon, who is charged with lese majeste for running an opinion poll on royal motorcades.
Published 4 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Controversial luxury ‘Parliamentary club’ to be converted into office space
House Speaker Chuan Leekpai has ordered all the recreational facilities in the controversial parliament club, with the exception of the gym, to be closed and converted into working space for... The post Controversial luxury 'Parliamentary club' to be converted into
Published 4 hours ago
Source: Thai PBS World
By Hathai Techakitteranun
Saudi deal to inject ‘billions’ into Thai economy
Thailand is to welcome a delegation from oil-rich Saudi Arabia in July which could potentially inject “billions” into the nation’s economy. Board of Trade of Thailand Chairman Sanan Angubolkul yesterday revealed delegations from both the private and public sector of
Published 4 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Bob Scott
Phuket looks for new groundwater sources to cope with acute water shortages
The Department of Groundwater Resources started a project to explore new groundwater sources in Phuket to cope with the ongoing water scarcity problem in the province. The project is also expected to be a model for other Thai islands to
Published 5 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Petch Petpailin
Chon Buri garage owner found dead after alleged misunderstanding over bike
The owner of a motorbike garage in Sri Racha district of Chon Buri has been found dead at his home yesterday. The man’s brother says the garage owner, 49 year old Duen Chukampang, had a spat with an excavator driver
Published 5 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Tara Abhasakun
Taxi’s brakes fail causing 10 vehicle accident in Bangkok
A taxi driver’s brakes failed as he pulled up to a queue of traffic at a red light in Bangkok earlier today, causing a crash involving 10 vehicles. Four people are injured including a motorbike driver who is in a
Published 5 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By leah
Wife of disappeared Karen activist ‘still waiting for justice’
The wife of Karen activist Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen, a victim of a 2014 forced disappearance who is now believed dead, on Thursday renewed her call for legal action in the long-delayed case.
Published 5 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
COVID-19 Killed Patient Who Got 4th Jab
The country logged 37 new COVID-19-related fatalities over the past 24 hours including a person who was not in a vulnerable group and already received the 4th vaccine shot.
Published 5 hours ago
Source: Thai News Agency
By Pantipa Wacharath
Pa Khlok mayor sacked for corruption
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has ordered Panya Sampaorat to vacate the position of Mayor of Pa Khlok Subdistrict following the National Anti‑Corruption Commission (NACC) finding him guilty of malfeasance in office.
Published 5 hours ago
Source: The Phuket News
Where to buy electronics in Thailand 2022
Selecting an electric store in Thailand that provides the best services and products at a reasonable price is an almost impossible task, so it’s important to choose wisely. But for piece of mind it’s advised to shop at IT shops
Published 5 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Pete
Amidst fuel price surge, Thai government says only drive for “essential journeys”
Amidst the global fuel price surge impacting Thailand and several other countries, a spokesman for PM Prayut Chan-o-cha is giving drivers some advice on behalf of the PM. The spokesman, Thanakorn Wangbunkhongchana, said yesterday that Prayut wants to keep prices
Published 6 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Tara Abhasakun
Thai monarchy reform activist Tantawan granted bail
The Criminal Court agreed on Thursday to grant monarchy reformist Tantawan Tuatulanon bail for 30 days. Tantawan is charged with lèse majesté and other offences for conducting a poll about... The post Thai monarchy reform activist Tantawan granted bail first
Published 6 hours ago
Source: Thai PBS World
By Chanwanpen
Coalition partner Democrats blast energy minister for diesel policy
An MP for the ruling coalition blasted the government’s measures to control the local diesel price and called for the energy minister to resign for the rising prices and for postponing the parliament debate session that was scheduled to address
Published 6 hours ago
Source: Thai Enquirer
By Erich Parpart
Sriracha MP promises to find mother who abandoned 3 children
A Sriracha MP pledged to help track down the mother of three young children abandoned by their mother. Kwanlert Panitmart visited Wichan Garage on Soi Wanghin 12 in Surasak Subdistrict May 24 to bring milk and supplies to Wichan Janprapart,
Published 6 hours ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
PM Delivers Statement at 27th Nikkei Forum
Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha delivered a statement at the 27th International Conference on the Future of Asia (Nikkei Forum), held at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, Japan.
Published 6 hours ago
Source: Thai News Agency
By Pantipa Wacharath
Gang attacks truck driver in Chonburi suburb
Chonburi police are investigating a gang attack on a freight-truck driver that went viral on the internet. Chan Duangkratok, 54, suffered bruises to his face and abdomen after being hit with stick and a steel bar in the road-rage incident
Published 6 hours ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
Myanmar bans domestic use of the US dollar
Myanmar has banned all use of the US dollar for domestic transactions, according to its Central Bank (CB) directive dated May 25th 2022. The announcement refers back to the CB’s... The post Myanmar bans domestic use of the US dollar
Published 6 hours ago
Source: Thai PBS World
By Chanwanpen
Road rage incident leaves truck driver traumatised
A male truck driver has been left traumatized after a road rage incident. Chan Duangkratok says he suffers from sleepless nights since he was attacked by ten men in the Nong Hong sub-district, Phan Thong district, Chonburi, last weekend. A
Published 6 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Bob Scott
Foreign Tourist Killed While Crossing Road
A French woman succumbed to her wound after being hit by a car while she was crossing Rojana Road late Wednesday night.
Published 6 hours ago
Source: Thai News Agency
By Pantipa Wacharath
Thailand to relax face mask rule in ‘blue zone’ and ‘green zone’ first; Bangkok-Pattaya-Phuket
The Ministry of Public Health said that it did not set a time to relax its face mask mandate and it planned to ease the rule in blue and green zones first. (See provinces below) Dr Taweesap Siriprapasiri, an expert
Published 6 hours ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
Mayor says more changes to come at Chon Buri’s Jomtien beach
The Na Jomtien municipality mayor says authorities are planning several more fixes to Jomtien Beach in Chon Buri province. The mayor, Rapeepan Rattanakluang, inspected a footpath at the beach following a request by tourists and locals. Rapeepan said authorities plan
Published 7 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Tara Abhasakun
Cambodia Airways launches Phnom Penh-Samui twice-weekly direct flights
Bangkok, 26 May, 2022 – Cambodia Airways has launched a new direct service between Phnom Penh and Samui, with two flights a week operating on Tuesday and Friday. The new Phnom Penh-Samui service is operated by an Airbus A319 aircraft,
Published 7 hours ago
Source: TAT Newsroom
By TAT Newsroom
More job seekers headed to Malaysia arrested in Songkhla
SONGKHLA: Twenty-six illegal Myanmar migrants heading for promised work in Malaysia, after borrowing up to 50,00 baht to pay job brokers, were arrested near the southern border in Sadao district early on Thursday.
Published 7 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Thailand fully opens for tourism, takes precautions to prevent Monkeypox transmission
Bangkok, 26 May, 2022 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to advise that Thailand has taken precautionary steps to prevent local transmission of monkeypox, starting with entry screening of international arrivals from affected countries. Initially, a monkeypox
Published 7 hours ago
Source: TAT Newsroom
By TAT Newsroom
UPDATE: French woman dies riding bicycle in central Thailand
UPDATE: The Toyota sedan’s dashcam footage confirmed that the traffic lights were on green when the driver struck and killed 26 year old Camille, who was riding a bicycle across a zebra crossing in Ayutthaya in central Thailand yesterday evening.
Published 7 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By leah
No need to rush retail CBDC adoption over current payment options, Thai central bank says
Thailand is not in a hurry to implement the retail Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) given strong payment alternatives, the Bank of Thailand’s governor said on Thursday. Citing a real-time online transfer option, Promptpay, as well as payments via QR
Published 7 hours ago
Source: Thai Enquirer
By Panithan Onthaworn
Man arrested for smuggling durian trees valued at 1 million baht to Laos
A Thai man has been arrested at the Customs Department’s border checkpoint in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani. He was caught trying to deliver durian trees, valued at around one million baht, to a customer in Laos. The Head
Published 7 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Petch Petpailin
UPDATE: Thai political activists left to rot in jail
UPDATE Tantawan “Tawan” Tuatulanon was granted bail by a court today to get hospital treatment after falling seriously ill. The 20 year old activist was immediately rushed to hospital for treatment after the Criminal Court gave permission at 1:30pm for her
Published 8 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Bob Scott
Deadly Afghanistan blasts target mosque and car
A series of blasts in Afghanistan yesterday targeted a minivan, and a mosque. An explosion targeting the minivan happened in northern Afghanistan’s Balkh province. The blast killed at least 4 people and wounded over 10, according to the province’s spokesman
Published 8 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Tara Abhasakun
Bangkok elections a harbinger of Prayut’s downfall?
Chadchart Sittipunt’s landslide victory at last Sunday’s governor election — with more than 1.38 million votes or over 50 percent of all ballots cast — was viewed by many as... The post Bangkok elections a harbinger of Prayut’s downfall? first
Published 8 hours ago
Source: Thai PBS World
By Tulip Naksompop Blauw
French cyclist killed by car in Ayutthaya
A young French woman was killed when a car hit her bicycle at an intersection in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya district on Wednesday night.
Published 8 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Can Non-Thai nationals get financing to buy property in Thailand?
There are a few ways foreigners can use finance to purchase property in Thailand. If you’re an expatriate who owns a business in Thailand or you are currently working on a job that pays well, there is a possibility that
Published 8 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Pete
Hunger-striking monarchy reform activist gets bail, goes straight to hospital
A court granted bail Thursday afternoon to a young activist said to be in serious condition after a 37-day hunger strike. She was immediately taken to a hospital for treatment. At around 1:30pm, the Criminal Court ordered Tantawan “Tawan” Tuatulanon,
Published 8 hours ago
Source: Coconuts Bangkok
Three troopers injured in insurgent attack in Tak Bai Wednesday night
Three army troopers were injured when their outpost, at a pier in Tak Bai district of the southern province of Narathiwat, came under explosive and automatic gunfire attack on Wednesday... The post Three troopers injured in insurgent attack in Tak
Published 8 hours ago
Source: Thai PBS World
By Hathai Techakitteranun
Big Interview: ‘Prayut’s regime will crumble if he is gone,’ says Sita Divari 
If Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha is no longer in power, the system designed to prolong dictatorships could also begin to dissipate, according to Sita Divari, a former candidate for Bangkok governor of Thai Sang Thai Party told Thai Enquirer. “General
Published 9 hours ago
Source: Thai Enquirer
By Erich Parpart
Bomb blasts in southern Thailand heard from Malaysia
A series of bomb blasts and gunshots occurred in the border town of Tak Bai in Narathiwat on Thailand’s southern border last night. Assailants launched a series of attacks at two police stations, a military unit and a market, injuring
Published 9 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By leah
Prayut says government wants to cut Thailand’s road deaths by 2 thirds
Thailand’s PM Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday announced another major goal in reducing Thailand’s infamous problem with road deaths. At a Bangkok forum titled “New Decade, New Normal, Safe Driving Is Priority”, Prayut said the government aims to cut the number of
Published 9 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Tara Abhasakun
Militants cut road to police station before attacking it
NARATHIWAT: Militants bombed power poles and scattered tyre spikes on the road to isolate a marine police station before attacking it with bombs and automatic weapons, in Tak Bai district on Wednesday night.
Published 9 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai PM to give speech at Nikkei Forum in Tokyo
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is scheduled to deliver a speech this afternoon (Thursday) at the 27th international Conference on the Future of Asia (Nikkei Forum) being held in Tokyo. He... The post Thai PM to give speech at Nikkei Forum
Published 9 hours ago
Source: Thai PBS World
By Hathai Techakitteranun
Bogus cosmetic doctor arrested, again
A 30-year-old woman who has been prosecuted many times for falsely claiming to be a cosmetic doctor, using bogus qualifications to get jobs at beauty clinics, has again been arrested by police.
Published 9 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Six million Thai senior citizens still not boosted against COVID-19
Many Thai people, including about six million senior citizens, are still not vaccinated with third COVID-19 vaccine because they are either concerned about the possible side effects or think that... The post Six million Thai senior citizens still not boosted
Published 10 hours ago
Source: Thai PBS World
By Chanwanpen
Thailand will not starve, says Commerce Minister
Deputy PM, and Commerce Minister, Jurin Laksanawisit, yesterday moved to ease fears of food shortages in Thailand on the back of recent protectionism measures introduced by neighbouring countries, export bans, and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict threatening to cut food supply.
Published 10 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Bob Scott
Thai Parliament app launched to remind forgetful MPs
To cope with meetings failing because of absence and lack of quorums, the Secretariat of The House of Representatives has developed the ‘TH Parliament’ mobile app to notify the MPs of upcoming meetings. The ‘innovation’ presumes that MPs have failed
Published 10 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Petch Petpailin
Irregularities may call for new Pattaya election
Pattaya may have to rerun ballots due to irregularities preventing even unofficial vote tallies. City Manager Pramote Tubtim, who served as election director, admitted that poor training of poll workers led to problems in two of the city’s four constituencies.
Published 10 hours ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
UPDATE: Cafe serves drinks in “penis” bags in southern Thailand
UPDATE: After the eye-catching penis-tea-bag went viral on social media, Chadeen cafe in Songkhla province, southern Thailand, have announced that they are discontinuing the bag moving forward… “We have to apologise to all customers. We will not sell the [penis]
Published 10 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Petch Petpailin
VGI books full-year losses amid higher costs and damage from Kerry Express (Thailand)
Out-of-home media operator VGI Plc reported a net loss in its fiscal year 2021/22 of 120 million baht, plunging from 980 million baht of profit a year ago, due to higher costs and losses distributed from Kerry Express (Thailand) Plc. 
Published 10 hours ago
Source: Thai Enquirer
By Panithan Onthaworn
Not officially elected, Rao Rak Pattaya takes victory lap
Although their election is not official, candidates from the Rao Rak Pattaya group paraded through Pattaya to thank the public for their votes. Mayoral candidate Poramet Ngampichet, former mayor Sonthaya Kunplome and the group’s 24 city council candidates rolled through
Published 10 hours ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
Thailand gives Malaysians one month to collect stranded vehicles free of charge
Thailand is giving Malaysians one month to collect their stranded vehicles free of charge from June 1 – June 30. Hundreds of cars with Malaysian number plates got stranded in Thailand when the border closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic,
Published 10 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By leah
Defender of the Mekong, retired Thai teacher wins ‘Green Nobel’
A schoolteacher was among seven activists honored yesterday by a prestigious environmental award for his relentless efforts to protect the Mekong River.  Niwat Roykaew, who is known around his northern border community as Teacher Tee, was awarded a Goldman Environmental
Published 10 hours ago
Source: Coconuts Bangkok
Relaxation of mask requirement may start in provinces with improved COVID status
Some provinces in the “Green” and “Blue” zones, where the COVID-19 situation has improved satisfactorily, should be the pilot areas for the relaxation of the requirement to wear face masks... The post Relaxation of mask requirement may start in provinces
Published 11 hours ago
Source: Thai PBS World
By Hathai Techakitteranun
DDPM explains ‘missing’ Phuket tsunami warning buoys
PHUKET: The national centre for the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has confirmed that of the two tsunami warning buoys in the waters west of Phuket, one was missing and has now been covered and the other is
Published 11 hours ago
Source: The Phuket News
Prepare for rain and floods in Thailand (again)
Thailand’s wet season is still alive and well. From tomorrow, May 27, until May 31 (Tuesday), expect heavy to very heavy rains in the country’s northeast, central, east, and southern regions. The current Monsoon in Thailand’s southwest is expected to
Published 11 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Tara Abhasakun
Health Ministry Doesn’t Set Time for Face Mask Removal 
The Ministry of Public Health said that it did not set a time to relax its face mask mandate and it planned to ease the rule in blue and green zones first. 
Published 11 hours ago
Source: Thai News Agency
By Pantipa Wacharath
French woman dies driving bicycle in central Thailand
A young French woman was killed in a road accident in Ayutthaya province in central Thailand yesterday evening. The 26 year old tourist got confused at an intersection when a green and red light shone at the same time, leading
Published 11 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Petch Petpailin
Thai officials say out-of-order tsunami buoys will be fixed soon
Thailand’s Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department has admitted that 2 tsunami detection buoys are out of order, but insists they will be repaired soon. The department was forced to issue a statement following widely-shared news on social media that the
Published 11 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Maya Taylor
Marine police station attacked, 3 wounded
NARATHIWAT: Three security officials were injured when a marine police station was attacked with gunfire and grenades on Wednesday night.
Published 11 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Krung Thai opens branch at Provincial Hall
PHUKET: The state owned and operated bank Krung Thai Bank has opened a branch at the new Phuket Provincial Hall.
Published 11 hours ago
Source: The Phuket News
Zelensky rebukes West as Russia closes in on key Ukraine city
KYIV: Fierce battles raged in eastern Ukraine yesterday (May 25), with Russian troops on the verge of encircling a key industrial city, as President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a bitter rebuke of the West for not doing enough to help Kyiv
Published 11 hours ago
Source: The Phuket News
Teenage girl, client arrested as Police rescue 2 minors in sex trafficking swoop
Undercover police yesterday swooped to arrest a teenage girl and her client for procurement and engaging in sexual intercourse with a minor at a short-time hotel, in Muang district of Kanchanaburi, central Thailand. Police also rescued a 14 year old
Published 11 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Bob Scott
Tak Bai Marine Police Attacked, 3 Injured 
Heavily armed criminals attacked marine police stations in Tak Bai district of the far southern province last night.
Published 11 hours ago
Source: Thai News Agency
By Pantipa Wacharath
Things looking up in Phuket following return of international tourism
Provincial officials on the southern island of Phuket say the return of tourists has raised income levels and created more jobs. According to a Bangkok Post report, the return of international tourists has revived the island’s economy and reduced unemployment
Published 11 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Maya Taylor
UPDATE: German tourist who went missing in Phuket is headed home
THE LATEST Barbara Lange, the 76 year old woman who went missing from her Phuket hotel earlier this month, is now headed back home to Germany. Yesterday, a team from the Phuket Tourist Assistance Center helped Barbara and her family
Published 12 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Tara Abhasakun
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