Blinken hints at trafficking report upgrade in talks with Prayut
Thailand was demoted to the report’s Tier 2 Watchlist last year, a status which brings the risk of trade sanctions.
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Bangkok school returns to online learning after sharp spike in Covid cases
After eight weeks of on-site classes, Bangkok Christian College has decided to return online due to more than 700 of its students and personnel getting infected.
Phuket follows Phang-nga in preparing for tsunami after 32 quakes in 3 days
Phuket Governor Woonciew said that having experienced the tsunami in 2004, the residents of the province are “not careless”.
Network operators face hefty fine for failure to help curb scams
Limiting the number of phone numbers each user can register with their operators, the restriction aims to prevent criminal gangs from using hoarded SIMs for call-centre scams.
Clip of Thailand’s PM driving Swiss Embassy Mini Cooper goes viral
A video going viral on June 6 showed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s test driving a Switzerland Embassy red Mini Cooper at Government House in Bangkok.
Russia an important partner, Thai FM Don says
In his welcome speech, Russian Ambassador Evgeny Tomikhin stressed on the prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation.
Police stations are now ganja-free zones
The rule applies to police officers, staff and people visiting police stations.
Thailand’s hotel occupancy tax waived for next 2 years to aid tourism recovery
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the tax waiver would reduce hotel operators' expenses by about 47.35 million baht.
Khao Yai elephant returns to park office for help with hurting tusk
This is the second time that this elephant, which is also known as “Plai Diew Lub”, has sought help with its left tusk.
Thailand still a favourite as Bangkok, Phuket, Samui top best holiday spots lists
Also included in the list of best cities was Chiang Mai at No 6, while Koh Phi Phi came in as the 9th best island in the region.