Visa Exemption for 93 Countries for 60 Days Now Effective

BANGKOK, July 16 (TNA) – The announcement of the 60-day visa-free stay for tourists and short-term business visitors from 93 countries and territories worldwide is now in effect. Yesterday (July 15), the Royal Gazette website published the Ministry of Interior’s announcement listing countries and territories whose passport holders, or those using passport substitute documents, entering […]

NBTC Suspends Million “Ghost” SIMs

BANGKOK, July 16 (TNA) – The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand, in collaboration with the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO), has launched a major operation to regulate mobile banking and combat call center scams, suspending 1,096,000 phone numbers belonging to users with more than 101 SIM cards. Pol. Gen. Nathathorn Prousoontorn, a member […]

Urgent Action to Regulate Tourism in Pai

MAE HONG SON, July 15 (TNA) – The Governor of Mae Hong Son province has issued an urgent order to regulate and enhance the supervision of tourism activities in Pai town after observing inappropriate behavior from some foreign tourists during river tubing activities in the Pai River. The issue came to light after a resort […]

EGAT to Build Eco-Friendly Floating Solar Farm

BANGKOK, July 15 (TNA) – The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has partnered with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and Colorado State University (CSU) to study and develop low-cost, easily recyclable Edge Sealed Modules (ESM) solar panels. The project aims to test the efficiency of these panels by installing them on floating platforms […]

Thailand to Unleash Seabass Army on Invasive Fish

SAMUT SAKHON, July 15 (TNA) – In an effort to restore the balance of the ecosystem, Thai authorities will release 90,000 Asian seabass to combat the invasive black-chin tilapia population in local waterways. The plan will commence on July 18, 2024, with the release of large-sized Asian seabass to prey on the invasive species. The […]

Thailand Grapples with Invasive Black Chin Tilapia Crisis

BANGKOK, July 12 (TNA) – Thailand is grappling with a growing ecological threat as the invasive black chin tilapia, an alien species native to Ghana and South Africa, has been found in many provinces along the Gulf of Thailand. Nattacha Boonchaiinsawat, a Move Forward Party MP and vice-chairman of a subcommittee investigating the issue, revealed […]

Thailand to Offer 60-Day Visa-Free Entry to 93 Countries

BANGKOK, July 12 (TNA) – The Ministry of Interior of Thailand is set to announce a new visa exemption policy, granting 60-day visa-free stays for tourists from 93 countries and territories, effective July 15, 2024. This move aims to boost tourism and stimulate the country’s economy. Traisulee Traisoranakul, Secretary to the Minister of Interior and […]

Yunnan attracts European tourists, Southeast gateway

Yunnan, July 12 (TNA) – European tourism representatives have highlighted Yunnan Province’s unique travel experiences and convenient connections to Southeast Asia as key factors driving the increasing number of European visitors to the region. According to Yunnan Daily, a Swiss tourism representative with over a decade of experience in planning Yunnan tours, first visited Kunming, […]

Concerns Raised Over 4-Year-Old Playing with Crocodiles

CHACHOENGSAO, July 12 (TNA) – A viral video showing a mother allowing her 4-year-old daughter to play with hundreds of baby crocodiles without fear has sparked concerns. The incident occurred in Tha Takiap district, Chachoengsao province and many are worried about the potential health risks for the child due to exposure to contaminants and germs. […]

Gas Filling Plant Explodes

SUPHANBURI, July 11 (TNA) – The situation remains uncontrolled after a gas filling plant has exploded, intially injuring one worker. An explosion occurred at a gas filling plant in Doem Bang Nang Buat District, Suphan Buri Province. Authorities are rushing to control the fire. The fire is still raging uncontrollably. Police have cordoned off the […]

Finance Ministry Pushes 99-Year Leases for Foreigners

BANGKOK, July 11 (TNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Finance minister Pichai Chunhavajira confirms the government is moving forward with a project to allow foreigners to lease condominiums for 99 years, aiming to stimulate the real estate sector, which has over 200,000 unsold units. Pichai on Wedensday gave a keynote speech and special discussion on the […]

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