Thailand

At least 37 persons, the most of whom were children, were killed by an ex-police officer with a gun and a knife at a daycare center in northeast Thailand. Police allege that he then killed himself and his family following the attack in Nong Bua Lamphu province and a subsequent manhunt. Children and adults are among the victims at the …

Numerous countries in south east Asia are attempting to stimulate their local economy by luring global billionaires and retired millionaires. Long Term Residency (LTR) in Thailand has not generated much public interest because it overlaps with other visa options, does not lead to permanent residency or a second passport, and requires an investment of 40 million baht (one million plus …

On the fast ferry from one of Thailand’s biggest islands, Koh Samui, to its smaller neighbor, Koh Tao, which is known for cheap scuba diving and snorkeling and beautiful beaches and bays, it felt like old times. The double-decker catamaran was almost full. Backpacks and roller bags were piled up in the bow and main cabin as the boat with …

Thai actress Tangmo’s body was found in Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River at the end of February. The investigation into her death led to a standstill, but based on what they know so far, police say it “appears to be an accident.” The national police chief, Suwat Jangyodsuk, told the Bangkok Post on March 7 that the police will learn more …

On Sunday morning, residents of Chiang Mai were shocked to see that a portion of their old city wall had crumbled as a result of a storm that had occurred the night before. Rainfall of sufficient intensity, over the course of more than seven hundred and fifty years, destroyed the wall that stood close to Chang Phuak gate to rubble. …

Fans from the Philippines will never forget how Xerxia broke their hearts when they avenged their loss in the upper bracket to Team Secret and scored a 2-1 escape during their lower bracket finals rematch at the Valorant Champions Tour 2022: APAC Stage 2 Challengers. “Because of that game, we were able to participate in the rest of the international …

In an effort to stimulate tourism and expedite the process of economic revival, the Cabinet of Thailand on Tuesday gave its approval to a draft proposal submitted by the Ministry of the Interior that will, beginning October 1 of this year and continuing through March 31, 2023, grant longer-term visas to foreign visitors. Deputy government spokesperson Trisulee Trisaranakul stated on …

The financial minister of Thailand announced on Tuesday that the country’s central bank and the Ministry of Finance will soon meet to address the recent decline in the value of the baht (Sep 20). Arkhom Termpittayapaisith stated to the media that the weakening of the baht was due to the strength of the dollar, and he stated that he had …

On Friday, officials announced that Thai police had charged a soldier with murder in connection with a shooting at a military training facility that resulted in the deaths of two individuals and the wounding of another (Sep 16).On Wednesday, a military court located in the north of Bangkok will hear the case against Sergeant Major Yongyuth Mungkornkim, who worked as …

On September 12, a hotel in the capital of Thailand broke a Guinness World Record by making the world’s largest Negroni cocktail. The hotel used more than 630 liters (1,109 pints) of the bitter Italian drink to create the world’s largest Negroni cocktail. Related PostsCreamline heads to Thailand for an Asean Grand Prix appearanceForeign capital is safe in the UAE’s …