Filipina wins transgender pageant in Pattaya
Filipina Fuschia Anne Ravena was crowned Miss International Queen 2022 on Saturday at a contest in Thailand billed as the world's largest and most popular transgender pageant.
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Thailand issues new relaxed entry rules for airlines and passengers
Entry requirements are being relaxed in a bid to boost foreign tourist arrivals in the second half of the year.
Thailand sees 2 million foreign visitors from Jan 1-June 26
Thailand recorded about 2.03 million foreign tourist arrivals between Jan 1 and June 26, a government spokeswoman said on Monday, as many pandemic entry restrictions were eased.
Rare alignment of 5 planets will be visible in the skies above Thailand on Friday, Saturday
A rare five-planet “parade” will be visible in the skies above Thailand before dawn on Friday and Saturday, the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Narit) said on Thursday.
Bangkok ranks world’s second best city for digital nomads
Bangkok is the world's second best city in which to work as a digital nomad because of its mix of accommodation, WiFi spots, transport and cuisine, according to a...
IKEA plans to open Southeast Asia’s first city store in Sukhumvit
IKEA, a Swedish home furnishing brand, is scheduled to open its first Southeast Asian urban store in Bangkok by the end of next year.
Ateneo LSE Thailand holds 3rd commencement exercises
Congratulations to the graduates of Ateneo Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship Program, known as Ateneo OF-LIFE LSE, in Thailand on June 19! The Ateneo OF-LIFE LSE is an executive...
Thailand Pass’ registration scheme, insurance to be lifted from July 1
Thailand’s Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) approved the removal of the Thailand Pass registration scheme and an US$10,000 health insurance requirement for foreign visitors, effective 1 July, 2022.
Thai cabinet approves temporary lifting of TM6 for foreign visitors
Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told in a cabinet meeting that the proposed plan would lessen the time for foreign visitors to remain in the airport upon...
Thailand releases thousands of cannabis prisoners
More than 4,200 inmates serving sentences for cannabis offences were initially eligible for release from prisons nationwide on Thursday, when the delisting of cannabis as a narcotic drug took...
Thailand to start running buses to 10 Lao destinations from June 15
The state-operated Transport Co Ltd will have buses running on 10 routes from Thailand to Laos from June 15.
People can now grow cannabis plants at home in Thailand
Starting on Thursday, people can grow cannabis plants at home, but the legalisation of cannabis has prompted concerns that it may lead to a rise in drug addiction.
President-elect Marcos to visit Thailand in November
Incoming President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will attend the planned face-to-face Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Thailand this coming November. Marcos was invited by Thai Chargé d’ Affaires...
Thailand’s entry requirements from June 1
The following rules will be in effect from 1 June, 2022, with specific requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated travellers from all countries/territories with scheduled arrivals from this...
Thailand to consider increasing digital lottery ticket sales
The Government Lottery Office (GLO) will consider whether to increase digital lottery ticket sales after all 5.27 million were snapped up in four days and six hours, after the...
Thailand’s diesel price to rise by another baht per litre from Tuesday
The board is to decide weekly whether to increase the price in line with global trends. Last week, it raised the price by about one baht, to 32.94 baht/litre....
