Thailand Announces 30 Day Visa Exemption for Japanese Business Travelers
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On December 12th, 2023, Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, the Thai Deputy Government Spokesperson, publicly revealed a conclusion after the cabinet meeting regarding a 30-day visa exemption for business purposes for Japanese visitors effective from January...
Press Release: Thai Equestrian Federation withdraws from Olympics
Thai Equestrian Federation withdraws from Olympics
2 August 2021: The Thailand Equestrian Federation decided to pull their team out of the Olympic Games TOKYO 2020 after two of its riders suffered falls during the eventing...
Hong Kong leader John Lee tests positive for Covid-19 following APEC summit in Bangkok
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Hong Kong leader and Chief Executive John Lee, 64, tested positive for Covid-19 upon arrival at the Hong Kong airport where he was returning from the APEC summit in Bangkok.
John Lee had direct interaction...
Myanmar Opposition Seizes Myanmar’s Largest Military Base in Myawaddy Near Tak
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On April 7th, 2024, Burmese national media reported that the Karen National Union (KNU) and the People’s Defence Force (PDF) seized Myanmar's largest military base in Myawaddy, Myanmar. The armed conflict took place near...
U.S. Secretary of State cancels his visit to Thailand this week
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The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok yesterday, December 15th, has released a statement from State Department Spokesperson Ned Price regarding the cancellation of Secretary Blinken’s visit to Thailand this week.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony...
Flights Resume From Hong Kong to Koh Samui
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Samui welcomed the first direct flight from Hong Kong after flights were paused three years ago.
Officials from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed the first direct flight from Hong Kong...
PM Prayut urges national athletes to create fame for Thailand at Olympics TOKYOÂ 2020
22 July 2021: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has lent his support to Thai athletes and officials representing the Kingdom in the Olympic TOKYOÂ 2020, which starts tomorrow.
Government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri said PM Prayut wished Thailand’s...
Wanted murder suspect accused of killing a Thai couple in Taiwan surrenders to Chiang...
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A 35-year-old wanted murder suspect accused of killing a Thai couple in Taiwan surrendered to Chiang Mai province police yesterday, June 17th. The murdered wife was reportedly pregnant with five-month-old unborn...
7.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan Triggers Tsunami Alerts in South Korea, Russia; Thai Government...
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On January 1st, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesman, publicly revealed a magnitude 7.6 earthquake disaster occurred in Japan at 4:16 PM (Japanese local time) on January 1st.
The epicenter was located...
Press Release: Thailand’s first-ever Olympic sprint canoeist targeting semi-final spot
2 August 2021: Olympic canoeist Orasa Thiangkathok is eyeing a semi-final berth in the women’s canoe singles 200m, which takes place on Wednesday at the Sea Forest Waterway in Tokyo Bay.
The 23-year-old from Nakhon...