Chiang Mai hails as safest city in Southeast Asia, Davao comes next
Chiang Mai of Thailand has outperformed Davao City in the Philippines as the safest city in Southeast Asia. Davao is now second with Singapore as third.
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Filipino man shot by Hongkong police over noise complaint
The police officers went to a flat where a group of Filipinos were reportedly drinking and being rowdy.
Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival to be hosted at Paragon Cineplex from January 20-25
Admission to the festival is free, and more information can be found on the Facebook fan page "Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival."
TAT proposes to extend 45-day visa-free until end of 2023
Thailand is aiming for 25 million visitors and the 45-days visa on arrival extension will help make it possible according to TAT.
Thailand-Myanmar border in Mae Sot border reopens after three years
Thai and Myanmar nationals can once again cross the border between Thailand’s Tak province and Myanmar’s Myawaddy town through the 1st Thailand-Myanmar Friendship Bridge at the Mae Sot border...
Thailand maintains ‘fully-reopen’ entry rules
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health, H.E. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, said “International travellers arriving in Thailand are not required to show proof of vaccination.”
300 baht tourist fee to be imposed in June
Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has announced plans to begin collecting a 300-baht fee from foreign tourists arriving in the country starting in June.
Bangkok taxi fares to increase starting Jan 15
The flag-fall for ordinary taxis remains at 35 baht but the fare for subsequent kilometres has been increased by 1 baht.
Charles & Keith invites teen ‘luxury bag’ Zoe to meet its founders, impressed by her response to naysayers
"Every time we passed by a store, my parents would just say 'next time', but next time we'd never come."
Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to start long-distance train services on January 19, 2023
Beginning January 19, 2023 passengers will have to take trains at the new Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station to other destinations across Thailand, and trains to Bangkok will also...
Thailand’s new entry regulations prompt tourists to cancel trips, tour agencies say
"These regulations affect tour operators as unvaccinated tourists have cancelled their trips to Thailand,"
100-Rai sunflower field in Korat now a favorite selfie spot
The public may enter and take photographs with the tall blossoming flowers from 8:00am to 6:00pm daily until January 15
PHL BI braces for new Aklan-Taiwan international flights
Tansingco said that the inaugural flight from Caticlan to Taipei by Royal Air is scheduled on December 13.
PhilHealth increases premium contributions by 4.5% starting 2023
The premium contributions will be collected from those earning at least P10,000 monthly.
Thailand bans manufacturing and importation of macro-textured breast implants
The ban covers macro-textured silicone implants that have an average surface roughness larger than 50 microns.
Gold thief evades arrest by swimming into snake-infested river to Myanmar
The gold thief dared to swim the snake-infested river to Myanmar to escape Thai authorities.
Thai man loses 10 kg for PlayStation 5 as a reward, promised by his wife
Ladies, do you want your partner to lose weight? You know what to do.
Some road and train closures, ‘no drone fly zone’ in and around Bangkok during APEC
The APEC Economic Leaders' Week (AELW) is scheduled at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) and as expected some roads will be closed near the venue.
Thai owner of Miss Universe hopes to inspire women
Jakapong "Anne" Jakrajutatip, CEO and biggest shareholder of JKN Global Group Pcl (JKN), bought the Miss Universe Organisation on Wednesday (26 Oct) for US$20 million (about 759 million baht),...
Bangkok City Hall prepares measures ahead of imminent surge in PM2.5 levels
Levels of airborne particulate matter or PM2.5 in Bangkok are still considered to be within Thailand’s safety standard. Aware that the airborne dust issue worsens during the cold season,...
