Thai News Summary List

The government is stepping up the promotion of its new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) to attract foreign nationals who wish to work while travelling in Thailand, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa.... Read more

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PRESS RELEASE: The government is considering the reintroduction of the “We Travel Together” co-payment scheme to stimulate domestic tourism. The initiative, which previously provided subsidies of up to 40% on accommodation, airfares, and dining at local... Read more

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- National — At 10:00 AM on September 19th, 2024, youth and parent networks submitted a formal letter to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra at Government House, expressing serious concerns over the government’s push for laws supporting integrated... Read more

Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong has voiced support for amending provisions in the constitution on ethics for political office holders, saying the definition of “honesty” stipulated by such provisions is vague.... Read more

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has appointed a 22-member board to steer economic stimulus policies to ensure the government can fulfil its pledge to bolster the economy... Read more

A doctors’ group on Thursday submitted a petition to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, proposing three measures to address the ongoing crisis in the public health system.... Read more

Bangkok, Sept 19 (TNA) – Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, conducted an inspection of the preparations for the upcoming royal barge procession at the Wasukri Pier, and Wat Arun Ratchawararam (Temple of Dawn). The inspection, which took place on Thursday, was... Read more

New City Hall rules say that only “poor Thais” will be allowed to be street vendors in Bangkok and they will be barred from employing migrants, among many other requirements.... Read more

A depression near the upper Vietnamese coast has developed into Tropical Storm Soulik and is expected to cause heavy downpours across Thailand until Monday, according to the Meteorological Department.... Read more

Bangkok, Sept 19 (TNA)– Bangkok authorities have issued a warning to communities living outside the Chao Phraya River dike, urging them to be vigilant against potential flooding from September 19-23. The city is preparing for heavy rainfall and rising water... Read more

Floods remain in six provinces in the North, the Northeast, the Central Plains and the South, affecting more than 33,000 families.... Read more

Bangkok will celebrate Car Free Day this weekend on Banthat Thong Road, providing a vehicle-free environment for tourists to enjoy various activities.... Read more

SURAT THANI – Tourist police arrested a Russian man and a Turkish man for working without permits on Koh Phangan on Thursday.... Read more

SURAT THANI – Tourist police arrested a Russian man and a Turkish man for working without permits on Koh Phangan on Thursday.... Read more

The government wants to work with warring sides in Myanmar to repair a key highway cutting through the conflict-ridden country as it seeks to stabilise its borders areas and ensure trade routes are open, Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said... Read more

Phuket, Sept 19 (TNA) – The Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Center (Thai- MECC) has successfully rescued 143 Chinese and Russian tourists stranded on Koh Racha Yai island and transported them safely back to the mainland. Joint efforts by the Thai-... Read more

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PRESS RELEASE: Children in Viet Nam, Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand at risk of being cut off from education, clean water, and essential services as floods and landslides damage homes and infrastructure. BANGKOK, 18 September 2024 –... Read more

Deadly wildfires in central and northern Portugal have exhausted emergency services, with Spanish and Moroccan reinforcements arriving on Wednesday to help, the civil protection authority announced. - REUTERS... Read more

A depression is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm on Thursday, land in Vietnam and cause heavy downpours across Thailand until Monday, according to the Meteorological Department.... Read more

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The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases Region 3 has ordered the confiscation of assets worth 5.1 million baht from a Public Warehouse Organisation (PWO) official in an unusual-wealth case, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) said on Wednesday.... Read more

The authorities have decided not to close down the Baan Kanchanapisek Vocational Juvenile Training Centre, run by juvenile justice expert Thicha Nanakorn.... Read more

The cabinet has approved an additional budget of nearly 6 billion baht to compensate healthcare units under the universal healthcare scheme that have suffered significant losses due to rising costs.... Read more

The State Railway of Thailand's (SRT) new director, Veeris Ammarapala, has been told to complete the high-speed Sino-Thai railway project by the first quarter of next year.... Read more

The list of candidates for this year's military reshuffle will be finalised this week, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said.... Read more

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra kicked off her narcotic suppression policy on Wednesday by pointing to successful cases of drug suppression models in Thawatchaburi district of Roi Et in the Northeast and Tha Wang Pha district of Nan in the North.... Read more

Vientiane: Laos is urging Asean and other stakeholders to join forces in solving the problem of Mekong River water security and environmental issues as the region faces still more floods.... Read more

Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is confident that a fresh daily minimum wage hike to 400 baht nationwide could be introduced on Oct 1 along with measures to assist affected businesses.... Read more

People with disabilities have been given an extension to apply for 10,000 baht under the government's economic stimulus programme, formerly known as the digital wallet scheme, Minister of Social Development and Human Security Varawut Silpa-archa said yesterday.... Read more

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- National — On September 17, Ms. Traisulee Traisoranakul, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, announced that the Thai Cabinet approved a central budget of 3 billion baht to provide emergency financial assistance to flood victims... Read more

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Samut Prakan — On the evening of September 17th, 2024, Phra Samut Chedi police received an urgent call about an elderly woman trapped and being constricted by a giant python at a residence in Phra Samut... Read more

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- National — At 4:00 a.m. on September 18th, 2024, the Thai Meteorological Department issued a warning about a tropical depression over the South China Sea, which is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to... Read more

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- National — At 9:00 AM on September 18th, 2024, Thailand’s Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), immigration officials, and related agencies announced the arrest of a Singaporean drug trafficker linked to an international drug network... Read more

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — An allegedly heavily intoxicated driver crashed his car into an underground power line construction pit in Pattaya but escaped without injury. At 5:46 AM on September 18th, 2024, Pattaya police received a report of... Read more

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — A group of Thai teenagers were attacked by armed youths in a park in Pattaya, leaving two youths injured. At 12:06 AM on September 18th, 2024, the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Center received a report... Read more

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — Heavy rainfall caused significant flooding in Pattaya, leaving roads impassable and stranding vehicles in waist-deep water. The rain lasted for over an hour at early Wednesday, September 18th, causing temperatures to drop and water levels... Read more

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — A dispute over noisy barking dogs escalated into a shooting incident in Pattaya, leaving one man injured. The incident occurred around 7:06 PM on September 17th on Soi Boonsamphan 17 in the Nongprue sub-district,... Read more

Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon is preparing to sue TV host Danai Ekmahasawat and former Pheu Thai Party spokesman Prompong Nopparit for releasing voice recordings allegedly incriminating him.... Read more

The opposition People’s Party has warned the government about its casino project following specific revisions to the plan that it believes could trigger shady business dealings.... Read more

A Singaporean drug smuggler who was arrested in Samut Prakan will be deported back to his country, where he is likely to be given the death penalty, officials said on Wednesday.... Read more