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On May 8th, 2024, a conference was convened by Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, engaging relevant agencies to address narcotic issues and advocate for the reclassification of cannabis as a type 5 narcotic drug.
According to Thai national media, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the...
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Thai Commerce Minister to Boost Thai Soft Power in Tokyo, Japan
National—
On May 9th, 2024, Mr. Wittaya Maneenet, the spokesman for the Ministry of Commerce, publicly revealed the itinerary of Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, the Deputy...
Thai Prime Minister Outlined Strategy to Transform Thailand into High-Income Economy,...
PRESS RELEASE:
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has outlined the Thai government's strategy to transform Thailand into a high-income economy, focusing on attracting foreign investment and...
Microsoft CEO Unveils Plans for New Data Center in Thailand, Pioneering...
National—
On May 1st, 2024, Mr. Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, publicly revealed the company's plans at Microsoft Build: AI Day in Bangkok and...
Private Property CEO Unveils Surging Foreign Investment in Thai Real Estate,...
National—
On April 27th, 2024, Mr. Prasert Taedullayasatit, a chief executive of a property business, publicly revealed an overview of the booming real estate market...
Thailand Anticipates Surge in Tourists During Golden Week: Nearly 1 Million...
National—
On April 25th, 2024, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reported a massive number of incoming foreign tourists expected to be visiting Thailand during...
Foreign Investment Surges in Thailand: First Quarter of 2024 Sees Over...
National—
On April 25th, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesman, publicly revealed statistics for the first quarter of 2024 in which foreigners invested...
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Thai Commerce Minister to Boost Thai Soft Power in Tokyo, Japan
National—
On May 9th, 2024, Mr. Wittaya Maneenet, the spokesman for the Ministry of Commerce, publicly revealed the itinerary of Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, the Deputy...
Over 10 million children affected by high heat in Thailand: UNICEF
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Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Raises Concerns Over Proposal to Reclassify Cannabis...
National—
At 10:45 AM, on May 9th, 2024, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, publicly mentioned the case of...
Thai PM Calls for Cannabis to be Reclassified as a Narcotic,...
National—
On May 8th, 2024, a conference was convened by Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, engaging relevant agencies to address narcotic issues and advocate for...
Fatal Mass Shooting in Pattani: Two People Dead, Two Injured as...
Pattani—
At 6:30 PM, on May 7th, 2024, Nong Chik police officers received a mass shooting incident report at a football field in Nong Chik,...
Fatal Coach Accident in Lampang: Driver Killed, Chinese Tourists Injured After...
Lampang—
At 11:20 PM, on May 7th, 2024, Thoen police officers received a fatal accident report of a coach carrying 33 Chinese tourists crashing into...
Hat Yai Police Bust Firearm Robbery Ring, Seize 37 Stolen Guns
Songkhla—
On May 7th, 2024, Hat Yai police officers and relevant agencies held a press conference on a major case of firearm robbery at a...
Thailand Welcomes Over 12.5 Million Foreign Tourists in 2024 So Far,...
National—
On May 7th, 2024, the Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports publicly revealed statistics of incoming foreign tourists from January 1st to May 5th,...
American Suspect Arrested in Bangkok for Alleged Human Trafficking in the...
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On May 7th, 2024, the Thai Central Investigative Bureau (CIB) held a press conference regarding the arrest of an American suspect at a condominium...
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Fatal Coach Accident in Lampang: Driver Killed, Chinese Tourists Injured After...
Lampang—
At 11:20 PM, on May 7th, 2024, Thoen police officers received a fatal accident report of a coach carrying 33 Chinese tourists crashing into...
Belgian Motorcyclist Killed in Traffic Accident in Roi Et
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A Belgian motorcyclist was tragically killed in a traffic accident on the Arun Prasert Road in Roi Et province, northeastern Thailand, on...
Tragic Capsizing in Trang Sea: One Casualty as Long-Tailed Boat Overturns...
Trang—
At 4:30 PM, on May 4th, 2024, Trang local media reported that a long-tailed boat carrying 14 individuals capsized in the Trang Sea, two...
British Man Arrested at Phuket Airport after Cocaine Found in Passport
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On Thursday, May 2nd, a British national was detained at Phuket International Airport for carrying cocaine.
The individual, later identified by Phuket Immigration as...
Fatal Accident in Bangkok: Man Falls into Deep Electrical Hole, Sparks...
Bangkok—
At 9:40 AM, on May 3rd, 2024, Chokchai police officers received a report of a man accidentally falling into an electrical conduit/well while crossing...
Thai Prime Minister Orders Crackdown on ‘Taxi Mafia’ at Ratchaprasong
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has instructed the police to take serious action against the “taxi mafia” at the Ratchaprasong area. These taxi drivers...
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Thai Commerce Minister to Boost Thai Soft Power in Tokyo, Japan
National—
On May 9th, 2024, Mr. Wittaya Maneenet, the spokesman for the Ministry of Commerce, publicly revealed the itinerary of Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, the Deputy...
Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Raises Concerns Over Proposal to Reclassify Cannabis...
National—
At 10:45 AM, on May 9th, 2024, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, publicly mentioned the case of...
Thai PM Calls for Cannabis to be Reclassified as a Narcotic,...
National—
On May 8th, 2024, a conference was convened by Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, engaging relevant agencies to address narcotic issues and advocate for...
Thai Prime Minister Outlined Strategy to Transform Thailand into High-Income Economy,...
PRESS RELEASE:
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has outlined the Thai government's strategy to transform Thailand into a high-income economy, focusing on attracting foreign investment and...
Maris Sangiampongsa Named New Foreign Minister
PRESS RELEASE:
Maris Sangiampongsa has been officially appointed as Thailand's new foreign minister, following a royal endorsement published in the Royal Gazette on Wednesday (May...
Thailand and Brunei Strengthen Ties with Official Visit
PRESS RELEASE:
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin formally welcomed His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah of Brunei today (Apr 29), marking his first official...
Parnpree Resigns After Cabinet Reshuffle
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Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara resigned from his cabinet position on Sunday (Apr 28), following a cabinet reshuffle that resulted in him losing...
Royal Decree: New Thai Prime Minister Appointed, Cabinet Reshuffle Announced
National—
On April 28th, 2024, the Royal Thai Government Gazette Website published a royal command relieving ministers from their positions and appointing new ones.
His Royal...
Thai Transport Minister to Discuss High-Speed Rail and ‘Land Bridge’ Project...
National—
On April 24th, 2024, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai Minister of Transport, publicly revealed his official visit itinerary to China from May 6th to...
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