Leicester City FC Owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Fatal Helicopter Crash Inquiry Begins
United Kingdom —
On January 13th, 2025, Leicester commenced a public inquiry into the 2018 crash of a Leonardo AW169 helicopter that killed King Power Chairman and Leicester City FC owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, along with...
Thai Cabinet Approves in Principle Entertainment Complex Bill with Casino Entry Fee for Thais...
National —
The Thai Cabinet has greenlit the Entertainment Complex Bill with the goal of boosting tourism and the economy, along with a proposed 5,000-baht entry fee for Thai nationals accessing casino facilities.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn...
Important: Bar Closure and Alcohol Sales Ban Days in Thailand in 2025 and What...
Pattaya —
In 2025, several alcohol-free days are scheduled in Thailand. On these days, most bars and entertainment venues will be closed to observe religious or local events. Additionally, sales of alcohol, even at restaurants...
Registering for a Same Sex Marriage in Thailand When It Becomes Legal This Month
Same-sex couples in Thailand can register marriage from 23 January onward!
Same-sex couples will be able to register their marriage at any district office across Thailand, and at Thai embassies overseas, from 23 January 2025,...
Thai Prime Minister Announces Additional Measures to Combat Air Pollution
Bangkok, Thailand-
In a push to combat the escalating air pollution crisis, the Thai government has rolled out a series of stringent measures aimed at reducing the notorious PM2.5 particulate matter that has plagued...
Charges Dropped: Boss Min and Boss Sam of The iCON Group, Both Famous Actors,...
National —
The Office of the Attorney General recently reviewed the case submitted by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and ordered the indictment of The iCON Group Co., Ltd., represented by Warathaphon “Boss Paul”...
250 Thai Workers Report Recruitment Scam at Suvarnabhumi Airport
National —
On January 5th, 2025, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, the Director-General of the Department of Employment, revealed details about a recruitment scam targeting 250 Thai workers.
Victims alleged they were deceived into paying 60,000–120,000 baht each...
Thaksin Proposes Legalizing Online Gambling in Thailand with Strict Regulations to Curb the Underground...
National —
Thai Former Prime Minister Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra proposes legalizing online gambling to bring it above ground, with clear regulations, taxes, and age restrictions, to curb the growing underground market.
On January 5th, Mr. Thaksin...
Equal Marriage Law: Thailand Ready for January 23rd Rollout Nationwide
National —
On January 3rd, 2025, Ms. Traisulee Traisoranakul, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, announced preparations to implement the Equal Marriage Law, which takes effect nationwide on January 23rd, 2025.
Deputy Prime Minister and...
Thrill-Seeking American Parachutists Under Investigation in Bangkok Stunt
Bangkok —
A viral video posted on November 25th, 2024, by Instagram user "armankremer" showed a parachutist jumping from a high-rise in Bangkok's Sukhumvit area and riding off on a motorcycle, captioned "Business trip in...