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Yearly Archives: 2022

Thailand still cherishes face mask at markets, concert venues and public...

The Thai Government has resolved to lift nationwide COVID-19 restrictions in accordance with the country’s plan to downgrade COVID-19 to endemic status in July. The...

GrabBike riders in Thailand seek protection for their career

GrabBike riders gathered at the parliament and the Ministry of Transport to seek the cancellation of a plan to end their taxi service on...

Sour Pattaya vendor unimpressed by government price controls

A sourly pessimistic Pattaya clothing vendor was left unimpressed by the Cabinet extending cost-of-living and energy subsidies for another three months. Announcing the resolution on...

Pattaya, Tourist police practice drunk-tourist response

Pattaya and Tourist police practiced how they would handle a violently drunk tourist. Pattaya police chief Pol. Col. Kullachart Kullachai led the training exercise June...

Pattaya toddler gets 200 stitches after dog mauling

A Pattaya toddler needed 200 stitches after being mauled by a rottweiler. Police chief Pol. Col. Kullachart Kullachai visited the boy’s French and Chinese parents...

Thailand sets new standard for crematoriums

A new crematorium standard takes effect today to protect the environment and reduce smoke especially in communities near Buddhist temples. Attapon Charoenchansa, director-general of the...

Farang Affairs: Stoned Elephant in the room

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Tham Luang heroes commemorate rescue anniversary in Chiang Rai, north Thailand

Chiang Rai province hosted an event to commemorate the 4th anniversary of the two-week rescue operation at Tham Luang Khun Nam Nang Non cave,...

Thailand Pass, health insurance removal and more updates for international visitors

With a $10,000 health insurance requirement also being removed, Thailand, starting July 1st, 2022, will welcome all travelers with proof of vaccination, a negative...

Latest Stories

DSI busts transnational timber smuggling ring, seizes 2.5 baht billion in illegal wood

BANGKOK, Thailand – The Department of Special Investigation (DSI), in coordination with the Department of National Parks and the Royal Forest Department, has dismantled...

DOH advances clearance of Rama II collapse site as safety review continues

BANGKOK, Thailand – The Department of Highways (DOH) has reported progress in clearing the site of the Intercity Motorway Project No. 82 (Bang Khun...

Thailand’s rice exports beat 2025 target at 7.9 million tons

BANGKOK, Thailand – The Department of Foreign Trade has reported that Thailand’s rice exports in 2025 reached 7.9 million tons, surpassing the annual target...

Phuket Governor praises Katathani Resort’s waste model, plans province-wide adoption

PHUKET, Thailand – The Governor of Phuket has commended the waste and wastewater management model implemented by Katathani Phuket Beach Resort and plans to...

Thai Commerce Minister highlights digital, sustainable trade at WEF Davos 2026

BANGKOK, Thailand – Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun is currently attending the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), held January 19 to 23,...