Police Raid Bangkok Massage Center Called The Office, 43 People Arrested for Prostitution, Chinese...
Bangkok—
On January 26th, 2024, the Thai Metropolitan Police Bureau and Makkasan police officers searched The Office, a massage service center, in Huai Khwang, Bangkok, and captured 43 individuals.
According to a report by the Thai...
Thai Cabinet Greenlights Amendments to Alcoholic Beverages Control Law Despite Opposition
National—
On March 29th, 2024, Thai national media reported that the Thai cabinet approved five bills to amend the alcoholic beverage control law. These proposed changes included extending selling hours and permitting more flexibility for...
Ministry of Culture Unveiled Plans for Songkran UNESCO’s Designation
PRESS RELEASE:
The Ministry of Culture has unveiled plans for this year's Songkran festival, following UNESCO's designation of Songkran as an important global cultural heritage. Announced during a recent press conference at the Thailand Cultural...
TAT welcomes new Michelin stars as Thai culinary scene thrives
The following is a press release from the Thai Tourism Authority, their statements are their own.
Bangkok, 17 December, 2020 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) yesterday welcomed recent additions to the country’s growing stable...
Thai Rappers led by Youngohm Give Strong Showing on LiFTED’s Top 50
Asia’s leading pan-Asian Hip Hop Platform LiFTED released its second edition of the LiFTED 50 – a ranking of Asia’s top 50 rappers yesterday.
In partnership with Jägermeister, the LiFTED 50 covers the best new and...
Youth Drowns During Traditional Long Boat Racing Event in Phetchabun
Phetchabun—
At 4:00 PM, on October 30th, 2023, the Phetchabun local media reported that an oarsman drowned to death during the traditional long boat racing event at Thung Thong Chai Temple, Lom Kao, Phetchabun.
Mr. Chamrat...
TAT officially launches “Single Journey” tourism routes for single Thai tourists to travel domestically...
Bangkok -
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a collection of new "Single Journey" tours in nine routes around Thailand designed for single travelers to promote domestic tourism among Thai tourists during the...
Bangkok’s street food chef Supinya ‘Jay Fai’ Junsuta receives new accolades
Bangkok-
Editor's Note: The following is a press release from the Thai Tourism Authority. Their thoughts are their own.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is delighted to announce that Bangkok’s celebrity street food chef, Ms....
Fire engulfs famous pub in Chonburi/Sattahip area, 13 killed and 34 injured
Sattahip, Chonburi —
A massive fire suddenly erupted inside "Mountain B", a famous pub in the Sattahip district. It reportedly killed 13 people including pubgoers, a singer, and a 17-year-old minor while injuring at least...
Legend Siam Pattaya Sets New World Record for Performing Thai Greeting
Pattaya —
Legend Siam Pattaya has set a new Guinness World Record by collectively performing a Thai greeting (wai) along with saying “Sawasdee (hello) Welcome to Thailand” with 500 attendees.
The record was officially set on...