Thailand’s Department of Land Transport Warns of Online Driving License Scam
Phuket –
The Department of Land Transport Phuket Office has warned of what they call an online and illegal driving license scam.
The driving license service scam has gone viral in social media including Phuket ex-pat...
Don Mueang Police Raid Gambling Den Disguised as Abandoned Futsal Stadium; 63 Individuals Detained
Bangkok—
At 1:30 PM on December 30th, 2023, Don Mueang police and relevant officers of more than 30 individuals raided a gambling den using an abandoned futsal stadium as a front to secretly operate illegal...
Insurgents in Thailand’s Deep South Province Pattani Throws Bomb and Injures Ranger Volunteer
Pattani —
Two insurgents on a motorbike threw a pipe bomb at a security checkpoint and injured one ranger volunteer on Tuesday, January 24th.
The two insurgents struck at about 8 PM. The two unidentified men...
Chinese Man Arrested for Robbing 215,500 Baht from Fellow Chinese National in Bangkok
Bangkok—
At 2:30 PM, on April 9th, 2024, Wang Thonglang police officers arrested a Chinese man at a hotel in Huai Khwang, Bangkok, who allegedly committed a robbery of 215,500 baht from a Chinese victim....
TAT leads strong ‘Amazing New Chapters’ Thailand presence at ATF 2023
PRESS RELEASE:
Impressive Thailand Stand, ‘Amazing Thailand, Amazing New Chapters Reception’, Thailand Media Briefing, and TRAVEX seller delegations help portray the kingdom’s new direction towards more meaningful travel.
Yogyakarta, 6 February, 2023 – The Tourism Authority of...
Arrival of Chinese Tour Groups to Thailand Still Low, Says Leading Thai Tourism Association
National —
The number of Chinese tour groups travelling to Thailand remains unexpectedly low due to a lack of flights, said Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn, president of the Thai Association of Tourism Businesses (ATTA).
Sisdivachr disclosed to the...
Thai Whistleblower Goes After Suspended Minister
National —
Politician turned whistleblower Chuvit Kamolvisit is furiously attacking Bhumjaithai Party ministers, especially suspended Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob, for many alleged irregularities in the massive Orange Line electric train project.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc_-FBaXzo8
Saksayam, who is also a...
UNICEF Study Finds Nearly 7 in 10 Out-of-School or Unemployed Youth in Thailand Lack...
BANGKOK, 22 March 2023 —
The rising share of youth who are Not in Employment, Education, or Training (NEET) in Thailand represents a concerning social and economic phenomenon. While nearly 1.4 million (or 15...
Bangkok Governor Pledges To Cut Songkran Road Deaths By Half, Curb Alcohol Drinking
National —
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt aimed to halve traffic-related deaths in the Bangkok area from 13 in 2022 to 6 people in 2023.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFd977wIVgc&t=2s
Chadchart along with Bangkok officials from various departments yesterday discussed safety measures...
In Total, 264 Deaths in Thailand’s Seven Days of Danger Songkran Road Safety Campaign
Thailand –
A total of 2,203 road accidents, with 2,208 injuries and 264 deaths, were reported by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) for the Seven Days of Danger road safety campaign during...