Tag: Thanasak Patimaprakorn
DPM voices confidence in National Office of Buddhism
Bangkok - The Deputy Prime Minister has voiced his confidence in the National Office of Buddhism and its operations, stating transfers within the office...
Royal crematorium close to completion
Bangkok - Deputy Prime Minister Gen Thanasak Patimaprakorn, has visited Sanam Luang royal plaza to observe the construction of the royal crematorium, along with...
Officials to look into ‘zero-dollar’ tours
Deputy Prime Minister Thanasak Patimaprakorn said he has not received reports of "zero-dollar" tours - a scam where tourists buy inexpensive package deals but...
Government to consider easing mourning restriction on entertainment venues
The government is to consider within this week how to ease the restriction in order to allow entertainers and entertainment venues to resume operations.
Government...
1,000 baht/day minimum overhead charge set for Chinese tourists
Effective as of yesterday the lowest overhead charge for a Chinese tourist to be levied by package tour operators is 1,000 baht/day, said Deputy...
Culture Ministry unveils “Better Driving through Thainess” campaign
BANGKOK – The Ministry of Culture has unveiled its “Better Driving through Thainess” campaign, training 600 public transport drivers to apply Thai cultural values...
PM, military leaders discuss army reshuffle
BANGKOK, 8 March 2014 Prime Minister and Defense Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has met with military top brass to discuss military reshuffling. It has been...
Supreme Commander wants to see talks between 2 sides
BANGKOK, 19 January 2014 The Supreme Commander of the 3 armed forces has called on the government and the protesters to break a political...
New Malaysian Army Chief calls on Thai Supreme Commander
BANGKOK, 6 November 2013 New Malaysian Army Chief Gen Datuk Raja Mohamed Affandi Bin Raja Mohamed Noor yesterday paid a courtesy call on...
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PATTAYA, Thailand – A lively debate has emerged among Pattaya visitors over the city’s long-standing lady drink culture, with tourists sharing sharply divided views...
Cool breezes, warm sun, and cold drinks as Pattaya adjusts to shifting weather
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai Meteorological Department has forecast cooler weather across much of Thailand as a new moderate high-pressure system from China spreads...
Thai gold soars to 72,700 baht as prices jump 1,950 baht on January 21
PATTAYA, Thailand – According to reports, gold prices in Thailand jumped sharply on January 21, 2026, rising by 1,950 baht compared with the previous...
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...