Thai Government and UNICEF step up efforts to curb disturbing rise in child online...
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK, 8 February 2024 – To mark Thailand Safe Internet Day, a coalition of policymakers, law enforcement officials, social workers, and civil society convened to affirm their dedication to stepping up actions to combat the...
Moo Deng Relief Project Supports Wildlife and Flood Victims in Chiang Mai with 500,000...
Chiang Mai —
On October 19th, 2024, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jessada Tonawanik, the Chairman of the Zoological Organization of Thailand, alongside the organization’s executives, donated 500,000 baht to assist 10 flood-affected schools in Chiang Mai....
The Royal Thai Government, UNHCR and UNICEF join forces to accelerate progress in ending...
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK, 31 May 2023 – At a seminar hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Interior, UNHCR and UNICEF in Bangkok, officials from the Government, civil society organizations and UN...
British Runner Completes 2,100 KM Fundraising Run Across Thailand, Raises Over 140,000 Baht for...
National—
On February 29th, 2024, Thai national media reported a British runner, Mr. Chris Russell, completed his fundraising campaign “Run Thailand 2,100 KM” from Mae Sai, Chiang Rai, to Betong, Yala, to aid orphans and...
UNICEF Calls for Extended Paid Parental Leave to Support Working Families
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK, 28 October 2024 – To encourage workplaces in Thailand to adopt stronger family-friendly policies, UNICEF, the Embassy of Sweden, and Global Compact Network Thailand organized a thought leadership conference titled “Supporting Working...
Pattaya Motorbike Group Donates Amenities and Food to People and Stray Animals in Ayutthaya
Pattaya —
A group of benevolent motorbike riders in Pattaya donated necessary items and food to people and stray animals in need in the Ayutthaya province.
The group, led by Mr. Praichit Panprasong, leader of the...
Chanthaburi Noodle Shop Owner Returns 300,000 Baht in Overpayment to Chinese Customers
Chanthaburi—
At 6:00 PM, on March 5th, 2024, Chanthaburi local media interviewed a noodle shop owner after returning 300,000 baht in overpayment to Chinese customers in Mueang, Chanthaburi.
Mr. Samart Wongnapa, a 49-year-old noodle shop owner,...
UNICEF Commends the Royal Thai Government’s Resolution to Accelerate Nationality for Stateless People
BANGKOK, 4 November 2024 – UNICEF extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Royal Thai Government on the historic decision to offer an accelerated pathway to residency and nationality for over 483,000 stateless individuals who...
Bangkok Cabbie Returns Wallet with 370K Baht to Bangladeshi Tourist
Bangkok —
A taxi driver in Bangkok has returned a wallet with over 373,490 baht in foreign currencies to a Bangladeshi tourist.
The tourist, Mr. Jahirul Islam Munshi, was overjoyed upon having his wallet returned...
Bangkok Taxi Driver Returns Handbag with $3,310 and Passports to Burmese Owner
Bangkok—
On March 16th, 2024, FM91 Trafficpro publicly revealed the case of a Bangkok taxi driver returning a handbag containing 3,310 US dollars and two Myanmar passports after a passenger left the items behind on...