Thailand finds itself at 106th place out of 116 countries in English proficiency based on the EF English Proficiency Index. In a Thaiger report, the EF English Proficiency Index revealed on February 13, shows that Thailand struggles with a “very low proficiency” rating, ranking behind its ASEAN counterparts like Myanmar (93rd spot), Indonesia (80th spot), […]
Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra addresses the media after the Cabinet meeting on February 4, 2025, that the government has now decided to cut power to what is believed to be scam center locations in Myanmar. Aside from electricity, internet and fuel supplies in five locations along the Thai-Myanmar border will be cut off, in a […]
The Department of Agriculture, together with the Philippine Embassy in Thailand, has released a reminder for travelers from Thailand to the Philippines on bringing agricultural products for personal consumption. In the said post, “bringing fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, and planting materials into the Philippines is regulated under national law and plant quarantine regulations to help […]
Doctors and medical experts give stern reminders to fans of “Soi Ju” (raw minced beef), a popular delicacy in the Isarn provinces, to stop or avoid eating it after a disturbing recent case of beef tapeworm infection. The Parasitic Disease Research Center and Chairman of FMC Medical Center in Nakhon Ratchasima, Dr. Natkapahat Rattanapithun, has […]
Thailand is expecting over 4 million foreign tourists, a 10.4% increase from last year, during the Chinese New Year festival, the Transport Ministry forecasts. Foreign arrivals are expected to top at around 4 million in the week from January 24 to February 2, said Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit. This includes around 770,000 tourists from China […]
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was not spared as she admitted that she was almost a victim of scam callers posing as another country’s leader using AI voice cloning. Explaining the details, she received a call claiming to be a leader from another country informing her that her country has yet to make a donation. […]
As the registration of same sex marriages in Thailand starts on January 22, the Public Health Ministry of Thailand is revisiting its surrogacy law, both for local and overseas couples who have plans in having surrogate babies. The director-general of the Department of Health Service and Support (DHSS), Dr. Panuwat Panket on Tuesday provided an […]
Bangkok is expected to experience its coolest weather in almost 40 years on Sunday and Monday, with low temperatures of 16 degrees Celsius, while lows in the North and the Northeast will be 12°C, forecasters said on Thursday. “Anyone wanting to experience the coolest temperatures this year (with strong winds) should prepare your body and […]
From December 27 to January 4, there were 2,322 road accidents, killing 393 and injuring 2,251. The accumulated death toll from road accidents during the first nine days of the so-called 10 dangerous New Year holidays was 393 and there were 2,251 injuries, the Road Safety Centre announced on Sunday. Saharat Wongsakulrat, deputy director general […]
Thailand extends 30-day visa exemption for Indian and Taiwanese tourists until November 11, 2024
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has introduced a program of KiHa 183 train trips between May and June 2024. The KiHa is a refurbished Japanese train that is used by SRT for special tours.
Travelers entering Thailand under the Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme must possess adequate cash of or equivalent to 20,000 Baht per person or 40,000 Baht per family.
Thailand is the only Asian country within the top 10 in The Telegraph’s list of “The 20 places you must visit in 2024,” securing the 6th position.
Pattaya, Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Khao Lak have been listed in the Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Destination 2024 in five out of seven categories.
"These regulations affect tour operators as unvaccinated tourists have cancelled their trips to Thailand,"
Minister Ratchakitprakarn expressed the inclination toward Filipino workers noting their impressive command of the English language which is a must in Thailand's growing number of foreign tourists and guests.
