
How Thailand Turns Invasive Alien Fish Species Crisis into Opportunity: Thailand Stories by TNA
As Thailand faces invasive blackchin tilapia threatening its ecosystem and fishing industry, a restaurant offers a tasty solution to the problem.
As Thailand faces invasive blackchin tilapia threatening its ecosystem and fishing industry, a restaurant offers a tasty solution to the problem.
Thailand expands its 60-day visa-free scheme to 93 countries/territories, starting from 15 July, 2024.
BANGKOK, July 17 (TNA) – Thai police have confirmed that six Vietnamese nationals – three men and three women were found dead in a luxury hotel room in Bangkok’s upscale Ratchaprasong area, with authorities believing the incident to be a case of murder-suicide linked to a debt dispute. According to police statements, one of the […]
BANGKOK, July 16 (TNA) – Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt visited Makkasan Pond to inspect the situation after a large number of blackchin tilapia fish were found floating. Governor Chadchart revealed that yesterday water was drained to prepare for incoming rain to prevent flooding. The large number of fish was observed because they were gathering in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
BANGKOK, July 15 (TNA) – Police send a car floor mat with blood stains for DNA testing in search for a missing Chinese woman. In a significant development in the case of a mysterious female body found dumped in a forest in Chachoengsao Province, Thai police have sent crucial evidence for DNA analysis. A car […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]