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Bangkok Ranked 2nd Best City Globally by “Time Out”

14 January 2025 15:59

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BANGKOK, Jan 20 (TNA) – Bangkok has been ranked the second-best city in the world for 2025 by Time Out magazine, according to a survey of 20,000 global travelers. Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinwatra expressed her delight at the ranking in posts on Facebook and X, highlighting Thai cuisine and culture as key factors attracting […]

Hazardous Air Prompts Bangkok WFH

14 January 2025 15:15

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BANGKOK, Jan 20 (TNA) – Bangkok authorities have urged government agencies, private companies, and the general public to work from home (WFH) for two days starting Monday, as the city grapples with hazardous levels of air pollution. The call comes amid forecasts of “orange” level air quality – a level deemed to have potential […]

Thailand Considers Elephant Birth Control

14 January 2025 12:16

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BANGKOK, Jan 20 (TNA) – Thailand is exploring the use of contraceptive vaccines to manage its growing wild elephant population and reduce conflicts with humans, a move that has drawn mixed reactions from conservationists and local communities. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) held a public hearing on Jan. 19 to […]

Government Takes Proactive Measures to Ensure Tourist Safety

14 January 2025 15:05

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Friday chaired a meeting on reviving confidence among tourists, especially Chinese tourists, at the Government House

Chinese New Year Expected To Generate Over Bt40 Billion in Tourism Revenue

14 January 2025 11:06

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Tourism revenue is projected to surpass Bt40 billion during the Chinese New Year, driven by a surge in Chinese tourist arrivals as over 200,000 Chinese visitors arrived in the first two weeks of 2025

PM Opens 5th ASEAN Digital Minister’s Meeting

14 January 2025 10:18

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Thursday attended and chaired the opening ceremony of the 5th ASEAN Digital Minister’s Meeting (ADGMIN) at a hotel in Bangkok.

PM to Visit to 3 Southern Border Provinces on Thursday

14 January 2025 15:44

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is scheduled to pay a one-day visit to 3 Southern border provinces of Narathiwat, Yala, and Pattani on Thursday

Thai FM to Attends ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Malaysia

14 January 2025 11:45

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Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Sangiampongsa will attend the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Retreat (AMM Retreat) on January 18-19 in Langkawi, Malaysia.

Government Expects Increase of Investment in 2025

14 January 2025 11:19

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Board of Investment (BoI) reported the country’s economic outlook for 2025 which is expected to be on a positive trend.

Thai Regulator Bans New OPPO, Realme Phone Sales Over Embedded Loan Apps

14 January 2025 10:31

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BANGKOK, Jan 14 (TNA) – Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has banned the sale of new OPPO and Realme smartphone models found to have pre-installed unauthorized loan applications. The move follows complaints from consumers who discovered the “Fineasy” and “Happy Loan” apps embedded in their devices without their consent and with no option […]

Cabinet Approves Entertainment Complex Bill to Boost Tourism

14 January 2025 10:29

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BANGKOK, Jan 14 (TNA) – Thai cabinet has approved in principle a draft bill to establish integrated entertainment complexes, a move aimed at boosting tourism, stimulating the economy, and addressing illegal gambling. The cabinet endorsed the draft bill on integrated entertainment complexes proposed by the Ministry of Finance, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced after the […]

Catamaran Sinks in Phuket, 38 Rescued

14 January 2025 10:28

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PHUKET, Jan 14 (TNA) – A catamaran carrying 38 people, including tourists and crew, sank off the coast of Phuket, southern Thailand, on Monday. All passengers were rescued and returned to shore safely, authorities said. According to officials, water began entering the vessel, causing it to gradually sink north of Racha Island, approximately 1.6 nautical […]