A study conducted by the University of Oxford ranked Thailand in the 49th place in the World Happiness Report for 2024. According to a Bangkok Post report, out of 147 countries surveyed, Finland remained the happiest country for eight years while Afghanistan was the least. Thailand was ranked 58th in 2023. Participants from each country […]
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has announced that Filipinas now have an option to use their maiden names after marriage. According to a Philstar Life post, “For a woman who wishes to revert to the use of her maiden name, a duly authenticated birth certificate by the PSA: Provided, that she can only revert to […]
Thailand’s revenue office is now after influencers who are earning from online sales and income. The Thai Revenue Department has reminded online retailers, e-commerce businesses and social media influencers to file their income taxes before March 31. In a The Nation report, Department Director General Pinsai Suraswadi said that many young earners, including e-commerce vendors, […]
A recent study published by World Population Review ranked Thailand in 107th place globally among 203 countries. The result has drawn strong reactions from Thailand’s Office of the Education Council (OEC), saying that the ranking “did not provide clear facts or show the current situation”. In a Bangkok Post article, Thailand ranks 7th out of […]
Borongan City in Eastern Samar has become the first in Eastern Visayas to enforce cashless among tricycle drivers and market vendors. In an Inquirer.net article, this initiative is through the use of the PalengQR PH Plus program, which was launched last March 19 by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Interior […]
Husband and wife Cerrone and Marve Posas were arrested last month at their home in Phetchaburi after the revocation of their permission to stay in Thailand and the implementation of INTERPOL’s Red notice issued by the National Central Bureau (NCB) Manila. In an Inquirer.net article, Mr. Cerrone Posas has 155 outstanding warrants of arrest in […]
The Higher Education Ministry now has directed two educational institutions to take “disciplinary actions” against students involved in a recent brawl at the MBK Center in Bangkok last Saturday, March 22. In a The Nation article, Supamas Isarabhakdi, the Higher Education Ministry Office’s Permanent Secretary has instructed to collaborate with executives from the Rajamangala University […]
The Philippine Embassy in Thailand reminds Filipinos in the Kingdom to take note of following dates and guidelines needed for the upcoming midterm national elections. In a Facebook post, the Philippine Embassy in Bangkok would like to inform all registered Filipino overseas voters that a pre-voting enrollment period for online overseas voting will begin on […]
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), together with Kasikorn Bank (KBank), has introduced a new e-wallet designed for international tourists, the TAGTHAi Easy Pay. In a National News Bureau of Thailand post, the TAGTHAi Easy Pay app will enable visitors to make “cashless transactions using Thai QR Payment, eliminating the need for currency exchange and […]
The Tourism and Sports Ministry is eyeing to revert its visa policy back to 30 days visa on arrival, as illegal business exploitation using the visa scheme is on the rise. In a Bangkok Post report, Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong said that the Foreign Ministry acknowledged the issue “has been widely discussed among […]
The Department of Highways said that the recent fatal collapse of a bridge beam at the Dao Khanong toll plaza along Chalerm Mahanakorn Expressway was caused by human error. The incident which happened early Saturday morning, claimed six lives and injured more than 20 others. In a The Nation update, Department of Highways Director-General Apirat […]
The death toll along the Rama 2 expressway bridge construction has risen to 6, with 26 individuals injured. In a The Nation report, an area along the Rama 3-Dao Khanong Expressway Project collapsed early Sunday morning, March 15. The incident has caused road closures and extensive damage killing 5 on the spot with 26 individuals […]
Thai police arrested Steffen, surname withheld, 54 years old, of German nationality, for allegedly producing and distributing child pornography, generating over 3.5 million baht. Thai police arrested the German national in Chonburi and confiscated computers, mobile phones and data after a tip from the US Homeland Security Investigations. Chief of the Technology Crime Suppression Division […]
People in the working class expressed their disappointments online after the government announced that the third round of handouts will only be for 16 to 20 year olds. Many working-age taxpayers argue that this move is unfair, questioning the policy’s effectiveness and suspecting “political motives ahead of the 2027 election”. In a The Nation report, […]
Police arrested a Chinese national trying to flee a B15 billion fraud case in China. The man built a gang for making fake Thai ID cards for Chinese nationals and corroborated with rogue police officials to extort money. This news comes from a joint conference with the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on March 6, Thursday. […]
Thailand could experience extreme heat this April, experts predict; with temperatures expected to reach 44 degrees Celsius in some areas. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Thai Meteorological Department, April 2025 will be the hottest month of the year. Daytime temperatures in Bangkok may average 35 degrees Celsius, while provinces in the […]
