BANGKOK: Thailand’s criminal court has denied former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s (pic) request to leave the country to attend the Asean meeting in Indonesia on March 7, following an invitation from the Indonesian president. Thaksin, who is facing charges under Article 112 of the Criminal Code (lese-majeste law), submitted his request at the criminal court on...
BANGKOK: Thailand’s deportation of 40 Uighurs to China last week was in the South-east Asian country’s best interest due to the possibility of retaliation from Beijing if the group was sent elsewhere, a Thai minister said on Thursday (March 6). Thailand’s government has repeatedly defended the secretive deportation, which came despite calls from United Nations human...
BANGKOK: For the first time, Lisa opened up about the difficulties she has faced—work pressure, Sasaeng fans (a Korean term for Korean idol stalker), and negative comments. She also discusses her new solo album "Alter Ego", her first acting role in “The White Lotus” and her future plans. During an exclusive interview on WOODY FM, Lisa reflected...
BANGKOK (The Nation Thailand/ANN): The Thai government thanks The White Lotus and Lisa from Blackpink for boosting the country's serene island Koh Samui’s popularity. The series has driven a 65% surge in US tourist interest and a rise in luxury hotel bookings, contributing to Thailand’s growing appeal as a filming destination. In a media release, the government...
CHIANG RAI, (Thailand): Visitors to Chiang Rai should make sure not to miss the Singha Park International Balloon Fiesta 2025 running through Friday's (Feb 14) Valentine's Day, from Thursday (Feb 13) until Monday (Feb 17). The month of love gets into gear with the international balloon festival kicking off at Singha Park in Chiang Rai’s Mueang...
PATTAYA: Concerns over the late-night roaring of pet lions prompted an inspection at a home of a Sri Lankan businessman in Thailand. Officers visited the property in Soi Phra Tamnak, Pattaya, on Monday (Feb 10) to check if the animals had been microchipped and to assess their living conditions. The inspection, conducted around 3.30pm local time, was...
BEIJING/BANGKOK (Reuters): Thailand's prime minister, seeking to allay security concerns among Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, said she had "Chinese blood in her" and that she had personally looked into security protocols in place to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens. Security in Thailand has become a trending topic of conversation among Chinese nationals, by far the...
HONG KONG: Thai authorities rescued a Hong Kong woman from a Chinese call centre gang operating on the Myanmar side of the border near Tak, on Feb 2. The rescue of the 31-year-old Hong Kong passport holder was carried out through cooperation between the Royal Thai Army and the Royal Thai Police, following an earlier alert...
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has unveiled the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), also known as the "TM.6 online" system, to simplify entry procedures for tourists and travellers. The TDAC system will replace the traditional TM.6 paper form, reducing immigration processing times and improving efficiency in managing arrivals. Tourists can register and submit their personal...
BANGKOK: Phuket police raided a cafe on Wednesday (Jan 22) that housed three lion cubs after it was discovered that the establishment was owned by a Chinese national who had hired illegal workers to run it. During the raid at the Glass House Lion Cafe in Phuket’s Mueang district, Thai police arrested two Chinese staff members...
