Thailand

Thailand has called on ASEAN members to collaborate over public health in a bid to reopen inter-regional travel as part of post-Covid 19 measures to restore the regional economy. It was among three proposals made by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as he attended the ASEAN Summit held by Vietnam via teleconference on Friday. Also participating were leaders of the other nine ASEAN …

Thailand’s Narcotics Control Board has reported that heroin is making a comeback in Thailand with teenagers, who are unaware of the dangers. The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) reports rising numbers of teenagers aged between 15-18 admitted to rehabilitation programs for heroin addiction. In 2017, over 3,700 teenagers attended rehab for heroin addiction. However, that number increased to …

Police in Northern Thailand have arrested 61 people in connection with one of Thailand’s biggest money laundering cases this year. Valued at over Bt10 billion (US$323 Million) Provincial Police Region 5 reported. The suspects are thought to be part of a drug syndicate and money laundering network. Allegedly run by a Chinese man identified as Chien Ma, 45. He was caught …

Police in northern Thailand are on high alert after a cache of weapons and ammunition found on Tuesday in Tak’s Mae Sot district. The weapons cache is also suspected of being part of a plot to stir up political unrest. Citing intelligence information, national police chief Chakthip Chaijinda said it was likely the weapons were intended for use in a …

CHONBURI – After more anti-COVID-19 lockdown restrictions were lifted, businesses and tourism activities in many provinces have resumed in a bid to attract more visitors. In Chonburi province, the President of Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, Kampol Tansajja, has announced that the garden will offer free entry to visitors from six provinces and 10 districts of Bangkok next month, complying with …

ABU DHABI – UAE, one of the top countries in the world that is constantly sending medical aid all over the world has done another remarkable achievement in spreading it’s generosity by sending an aid plane that was carrying 11 metric tons of medical supplies to Thailand just yesterday. Doing so would greatly help to bolster Thailand’s efforts to curb …

Thai durian fruit caused pandemonium at a post office in a German town in Bavaria, sending six postal workers to hospital and evacuation of the post office, according to CNN. The incident took place last Saturday at a post office in German town of Schweinfurt. The indecent happened after staff noticed a pungent smell emanating from a package. A statement from …

Parents are worrying about their children’s safety at school, as on 1st July the school semester will start. The Ministry of Education however, has assured families that each school has already prepared safety measures. Mr. Varavij Kambhu Na Ayudhaya, Advisor to the Minister of Education, said today the ministry has been working with the Department of Health, and has issued …

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has agreed to take up the position of Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader, chief government whip Wirat Rattanaset said on Monday. Gen Prawit accepted the invitation at the Five Provinces Bordering Forest Forest Preservation Project (East Region) inside the 1st Infantry Regiment, King’s Guards on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road in Bangkok. The invitation was delivered by …

The recent pandemic has halted the very active bars and nightlife of Thailand. Since international travel is banned in most countries and there are numerous restrictions in terms of movements and socialization. It has also gravely affected the busiest districts including the capital city of Bangkok. One of the industries hit hard is the bars and other nightlife establishments because …