Meteor in the Sky over Thailand panics remote villages
People in Thailand were stunned this week to see what appeared to be a ball of fire in the sky over Northern Bangkok. The sight… Read More ›
Clever Thai woman helps Thai police make human trafficking breakthrough
Thai police today arrested five people involved in the prostitution gang which trafficked young women to China in a case which is seen as a… Read More ›
Thailand strengthens copyright laws to meet challenges of internet age
The new Thai copyright law comes into force in Thailand in August 4th 2015 and may have implications for those online using social networkling sites… Read More ›
Baht at lowest level against the dollar in six years as Thai government sees upside
For foreigners to Thailand the value of the US dollar has reached a six year high at 34.92 against the Thai baht. This compares to… Read More ›
New Thai surrogacy laws stifle gay couple’s attempts to claim daughter born to a Thai surrogate mother
An American couple whose surrogacy ran into problems six months ago have claimed their lives are ‘destroyed’ as legal obstacles mount in their attempt to… Read More ›
Irish students avoid jail in Thailand over visa overstay
Three Irish students received shock last week when Thai immigration officials told them that their seven day visa over stay in Thailand meant that they… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Monkeypox case in Thailand confirmed in transit passenger at Suvarnabhumi Airport last week
May 30, 2022
First case detected in Thailand is a transit passenger
June and July set to see fireworks in Thai politics with Thamanat poised to lead Setthakij Thai Party
May 29, 2022
Reports suggest that Captain Thamanat Prompow has had
Thailand Pass to be used in Monkeypox screening at airports with new RT-PCR test for the disease
May 26, 2022
Thailand puts itself on alert against Monkeypox.
Sunday’s Bangkok poll may mean the end for PM after the Palang Pracharat Party’s dismal showing in seats
May 24, 2022
The poll on Sunday now makes the new voting laws due
Thailand Pass app retained for foreign tourists but Thai nationals are to be exempted after June 1st
May 21, 2022
Minister Anutin told a public forum on Friday that the
Sex drugs found in hotel room of Australian man who died from balcony fall on Tuesday in Phuket
May 19, 2022
Death of a young Australian man being treated by
26 year old murders her grandmother after being confronted with bank theft charges by her relative
May 17, 2022
Details of the harrowing crime were given this week by
Prayut unveils 3 ‘R’ strategy for a deeper and broader partnership with the US on the economy
May 15, 2022
In an address to an audience representing the growing
Face masks to be still needed in Thailand even after the emergency said Minster Anutin this week
May 13, 2022
Minister still on a mission about face masks. A key
PM is running out of time and confidence as opposition plots heave against him in June or July
May 10, 2022
Embattled PM stresses that his government has
Bank props up a slipping baht while Thai unions strongly pursue ฿492 minimum daily wage claim
May 8, 2022
The slow return of the foreign tourism industry and
Thailand Pass linked to Emergency Decree as Anutin wants priority for Thais ahead of foreign tourists
May 5, 2022
Growth in foreign tourist arrivals since Sunday, May
Thailand and Japan announce defence pact on visit by Japanese PM to Bangkok ahead of US summit
May 3, 2022
Western powers are moving to counter China’s
Cash is still king in Thailand with a cashless society not on the cards anytime soon says study
May 1, 2022
It had been thought that with high smartphone
Both sides of the political divide agree a General Election will be called before the end of 2022
April 29, 2022
The key question that may determine the outcome of the
Anutin may agree to abolish Thailand Pass but wants all foreign tourists to have booster shots for easy access
April 27, 2022
Calls for a wider reopening are coming at a time when
Policeman jailed, sacked from the force over death of young doctor at a zebra crossing in Bangkok
April 25, 2022
Police Corporal Norawich Buadok was charged with
