Yearly Archives: 2022
Thailand’s EGAT to hold AC cleaning workshop to promote energy saving
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is set to hold a workshop to teach people how to clean and choose air conditioners.
According to...
Thailand signs MoU with China’s Gansu province to boost bilateral trade
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Thailand and China’s Gansu province to boost trade and strengthen bilateral relations.
Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit...
Celebrating Mother’s Day around Asia
From indulgent spa therapies to special stay packages that the whole family can enjoy (and we mean multiple generations), we’ve rounded up a range...
Additional Thai tourist entry tax still under a cloud
Tourist authorities are seeking to clarify the upcoming 300 baht fee on international visitors, but the issue remains murky. Permanent secretary Chote Trachu said...
Thai Immigration open on Monday May 2
Although Monday May 2 is technically a public holiday - Sunday May 1 is Labour Day - the immigration bureau confirms that it will...
Pattaya Walking Street becomes walking street again after 21 months
Walking Street becomes true to its name again Thursday April 28, as Pattaya again bars nighttime traffic and parking for the first time in...
Thailand Pass could end June 1, Test & Go expires May...
The Tourism and Sports Ministry has revealed that Thailand Pass registration could be canceled on June 1, with tourists still required to use their...
Thai politician faces new sexual misconduct charge in Phetchaburi province
Former Democrat Party Deputy Leader Prinn Panitchpakdi reported to Phetchaburi police on Tuesday (26 Apr) to face another indecent assault charge filed against him...
Thailand to raise diesel price by 2 baht per liter on...
The committee of the state Fuel Oil Fund resolved to start the gradual increase in the diesel price from May 1 with the first...
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Thailand’s 300 baht tourist fee: clarity, revenue, and the question of purpose
PATTAYA, Thailand - Thailand’s proposed 300-baht tourist entry fee has once again entered public discussion, not because the amount is controversial, but because the...
Brazen Pattaya kidnapping leaves Chinese real estate agent bound in luxury car, rescued by...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 35-year-old Chinese real estate agent narrowly escaped a violent kidnapping and robbery attempt in Pattaya after a supposed client turned...
Foreign paraglider snared on high-voltage power pole, knocks out electricity across Koh Larn near...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A dramatic rescue unfolded on Koh Larn, the popular island destination off Pattaya, after a foreign paraglider lost control and became...
Drunk foreign tourist found sleeping on Pattaya roadside as officials vow continued patrols
PATTAYA, Thailand – Municipal officers and police in Pattaya intervened after discovering a foreign tourist in an intoxicated state sleeping on the roadside in...
Pickup truck loses control, knocks down three power poles in Pattaya, paralyzing traffic
PATTAYA, Thailand – Traffic was brought to a standstill late Saturday night after a pickup truck lost control on a curve and crashed into...