China a Significant Driver to Recovery of Thai Economy Says Top Economist
Thailand's economy is on the path to recovery in 2023, and China's role as a significant driver is evident, according to a Thai economist.
Kirida Bhaopichitr, Director for the Economic Intelligence Service of the Thailand...
Breath alcohol tests for drunk drivers to be reduced at police checkpoints nationwide due...
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National police chief Suwat Jangyodsuk announced today, December 25th, that breath alcohol tests will be less performed at police checkpoints nationwide during the upcoming holiday season to prevent the possible spread of the...
A Closer Look at Buddhist Lent and Dharma Day in Thailand
Thailand –
Every Mid Summer in Thailand, usually July or August, is the start of Buddhist Lent, or Vassa. The exact date is the first day of the waning moon of the eighth lunar month.
To...
Buriram province requires fourteen day quarantine for visitors from highly controlled provinces, including Chonburi
Buriram, Thailand-
The Buriram Provincial Disease Committee approved over this weekend an order to require quarantine for all visitors from red provinces, which includes Chonburi.
Buriram also required this during the first cluster of infections last...
Phuket Man Admits to Being Involved in Crypto Scam Scheme
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A suspect was arrested in Phuket and admitted to police that he was involved in an investment scam with more than one-million-baht in damages.
Police from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau told the Phuket...
Thai Government explains difference between hospitals, “hospitels” and field hospitals for Covid-19 patients
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The Thai Government has explained the difference between three types of "hospitals" being used for patients for Covid-19 in Thailand.
Due to current policy and regulations, all patients with Covid-19, even those who are asymptomatic,...
Human Skeletons Found on Phang Nga Beach
Phang Nga –
Human skeletons were found on a beach in the Takua Pa district.
The Takua Pa Police told the Phuket Express that on Friday (August 18th) they were notified by a local resident...
Thailand week in review: The top five national news stories in Thailand for the...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, January 11th to the 17th, with some commentary. They are not in any particular level...
Chinese Tourist Shortfall Takes Toll on Pattaya’s Tourism Sector
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The tourism sector in Pattaya is grappling with a waning number of Chinese tourists due to current strict visa regulations and a shortage of flight options.
Mr. Boonanan Pattanasin, the president of the Pattaya...
RECAP: Thailand reports 781 domestic infections among 802 new Covid-19 cases in past 24...
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Thailand found 781 domestic infections among a number of 802 new Covid-19 Coronavirus cases, with a vast majority in Samut Sakhon during active case findings, CCSA spokesperson Taweesin Visanuyuthin announced this morning, January...