Viral Video Shows Taxi Striking Pedestrian at Bangkok Crosswalk: Public Outcry Ignites Debate on...
Bangkok—
On April 23rd, 2024, Thai social media users posted a video of a pedestrian being hit by a taxi while legally crossing the road at a crosswalk in front of Asiatique The Riverfront, Bang...
Thai Cabinet Approves Visa Exemption for Russian Tourists, But Changed from 90 Days to...
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In a move to boost tourism and economic growth, the Thai cabinet has announced an extension of the visa-free scheme for Russian visitors. Starting May 1st, Russians can enjoy a 60-day visa exemption, but...
Don Mueang Airport Recognized as Top Ten Budget Airline Terminals Globally
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Don Mueang International Airport has been recognized as one of the top ten budget airline terminals globally, securing the 10th position in the latest rankings by a UK-based consulting firm specializing in airline...
Thai Hotels Association Reports Strong Booking Rates for Songkran, Anticipates Tourism Challenges Amid Middle...
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On April 20th, 2024, Mr. Tienprasit Chaiyapatanan, the President of the Thai Hotels Association (THA), publicly revealed satisfying accommodation booking rates for large Songkran events from April 13th to 15th with 90% of hotels...
Thai Prime Minister Inspects Phuket Infrastructure Development and Traffic Solutions
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Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin conducted an on-site inspection to monitor the progress of infrastructure construction and address issues in the area of Phuket province.
The Prime Minister arrived at Phuket International Airport to...
Thai Transport Minister Defends 20 Baht Electric Train Ride Policy Amid Criticism, Cites Benefits...
Bangkok—
At 9:30 AM, on April 18th, 2024, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai Minister of Transport, stated to the public regarding criticism of the 20 baht electric train ride policy from an opposition party list...
Thailand Announces Total of 287 Deaths in the ‘Songkran Seven Days of Road Safety...
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A total of 2,044 road accidents, with 2,060 injuries and 287 deaths, were reported on Thursday (April 18th) by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) in the ‘Seven Days of Road...
Thailand Records Total of 243 Deaths in Six Days of the ‘Songkran Seven Days...
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A total of 1,811 road accidents, with 1,837 injuries and 243 deaths, were reported on Wednesday (April 17th) by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) in six days (April 11th -April...
Three Teenagers Allegedly Shoot at Taxi After Road Dispute, Injuring Two Children in Pathum...
Pathum Thani—
At 10:00 AM, on April 16th, 2024, Mueang Pathum Thani police officers publicly revealed a case detail of three teenagers allegedly shooting at a taxi after a road dispute in Mueang, Pathum Thani....
Citizens Flood Back to Bangkok After Songkran: Almost 100,000 Travelers in One Day, Transport...
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On April 16th, 2024, Mr. Atthawit Rakchamroon, the acting director and president of Transport Company Ltd., publicly revealed a massive number of citizens traveling back to Bangkok after Songkran from April 15th to 17th.
According...