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Thailand blocks 62,516 crypto mule accounts in cybercrime push
BANGKOK, Thailand – The government has intensified its campaign against cybercrime, blocking 62,516 cryptocurrency mule accounts as of July 31, 2026, and urging the...
CPI vs ITA shows different ways to measure Thailand’s transparency
BANGKOK, Thailand – How can different assessments provide different perspectives on integrity and transparency? This infographic presents the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) alongside Thailand’s...
Japanese factory upgrades open new high-value opportunities for Thai suppliers
BANGKOK, Thailand – The government reports that Japanese companies in Thailand are beginning a new production-upgrade cycle, which creates opportunities for Thai businesses to...
Pha Yok weaves Thailand’s heritage into intricate brocade art
BANGKOK, Thailand – Pha Yok is a traditional Thai hand-woven brocade textile in which patterns are raised higher than the base fabric by adding...
Thailand wants tourists to stay longer, spend more and travel with...
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand is shifting its tourism strategy from visitor volume to “quality revenue,” Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Suphajee Suthumpun...
Thailand eyes flat 450-baht tourism fee for every foreign visitor
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports is preparing to launch a public hearing on a new tourism entry fee for foreign...
Thailand GDP hits expected 1.9% with new growth engines emerging
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s economy grew 1.9% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, slowing from 2.8% growth in the first quarter, but the...
Thailand hunts down 231 lost dishes before they disappear
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand is working to preserve up to 231 local dishes that are at risk of disappearing through “The Lost Taste” project,...
Thailand names five-member UNCLOS Conciliation Commission
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially announced the five members appointed to the Conciliation Commission under the United Nations Convention...
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Pattaya City Expats Club learns how the right sunglasses protect your eyes
PATTAYA, Thailand - Sunglasses should do more than look stylish—they should provide verified protection from ultraviolet radiation, ophthalmologist Dr. Bunyaporn “Mo” Chandra-Chamnong told the...
Pickup driver escapes injury after youths throw ping-pong bomb in Pattaya area
PATTAYA, Thailand – A pickup truck driver escaped injury after a group of youths on motorcycles allegedly threw a homemade ping-pong bomb at his...
Thai influencer arrested over gambling links hidden behind 18+ live show promotion
KHON KAEN, Thailand – Cyber police arrest influencer over gambling links disguised as 18+ live show
Cyber police have arrested a 23-year-old female influencer in...
Thailand urges families to prepare for emergencies, not panic-buy supplies
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand is encouraging households to keep reasonable supplies of food, drinking water and essential items for emergencies, stressing that preparedness is...
Phuket tops New Year 2027 airfares as CAAT advises passengers to book early
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) says affordable domestic flight tickets remain available for the 2027 New Year holiday, but...