Yearly Archives: 2022
Private businesses in Thailand urge delay on land and building tax...
The Ministry of Finance has assigned the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) to study a proposal by the private sector to delay and reduce collection...
Thailand to lessen use of antigen tests as COVID-19 situation improves
The Ministry of Public Health will discuss lowering its COVID-19 alert to level 2 this week as new COVID-19 cases are falling.
Dr Chakkarat Pitayawonganon,...
Thailand to raise diesel price by one baht per liter on...
The board of the Oil Fuel Fund Office resolved to raise the diesel price by one baht per liter from 32 baht to 33...
Pattaya Predator’s chicken kebabs are just out of this world
The Predator a.k.a. Thanapat Onlamai, 46, opened his chicken kebab shop on Soi Korpai 6, off Thepprasit Road where only the brave or curious...
Landslide victory of governor-elect Chadchart reflects desire for change of Bangkok...
A Suan Dusit poll has indicated that the landslide victory of Bangkok governor-elect Chadchart Sittipunt reflected a desire for change by the people of...
Pattaya canals dredged to prevent flooding during monsoons
The rainy seasons is upon us and municipalities in and around Pattaya are getting their dredgers out of their sheds and assigning them to...
EV bikes showcased at Bangkok Motorbike Festival 2022
AJ Advance Technology Pcl (AJA) showcased e-bikes at the recently-concluded Bangkok Motorbike Festival 2022 over the weekend, amid growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs)...
Thailand reopens nightclubs in green and blue provinces until midnight starting...
Nightclubs, bars and other nightlife venues in green and blue-coded provinces will be permitted to reopen starting June 1.
According to the Center for COVID-19...
Details on updated measures for entering Thailand effective from June 1
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently provided details on updated measures for entering Thailand, which will come into effect from June 1. They are...
Latest Stories
Trump’s tariffs are about power not trade
A legal and business perspective from Thailand
At first glance, Donald Trump’s fondness for tariffs appears familiar, even predictable. Higher import duties, trade disputes, and...
Beach isn’t a campsite as Pattaya moves to curb overnight tents on the sand
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal officers have reminded visitors that camping is not permitted on public beaches after discovering tourists setting up tents and...
Man injured by venomous fish spine on Jomtien Beach, rushed to hospital
PATTAYA, Thailand – A man was injured after being pierced by a venomous fish spine on Jomtien Beach, prompting an emergency response late Saturday...
Rare green seaweed phenomenon draws crowds to Bali Hai Cape in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A rare natural phenomenon has captivated tourists and locals at Bali Hai Cape, where bright green seaweed has covered seaside rocks...
Pattaya isn’t empty, it’s different and the strong baht didn’t kill it
PATTAYA, Thailand – “It’s not the women or their smiles anymore — it’s the exchange rate that decides whether I stay or go.”
That line...