Drunk driving no.1 crime this New Year season
Courts processed 9,179 traffic cases during the seven dangerous days of the New Year holidays, with drunk driving the most common instance where both adults and youths were involved. The Court of Justice Spokesman, Suriyan Hongwilai revealed today that 9,179 cases were filed for the violation of the traffic law…
Anti-plastic campaign gets positive response from public
Starting yesterday (Jan 1), more than 75 shopping malls and convenience stores nationwide stopped handing out single-use plastic bags to customers, following the government’s six-month anti-plastic campaign. The Natural Resources and Environment Minister, Varawut Silpa-archa, and a team of officials visited four major malls in Bangkok, including Tesco Lotus in…
Halal blockchain introduced at Thailand Halal Assembly 2019
During the New Year holiday, the Tourism Authority of Thailand will be holding the Amazing Thailand Countdown 2020 events in Bangkok and six regional cities, expecting some 200,000 tourists and around 500 million baht in circulation. The Tourism Authority of Thailand will be holding the Amazing Thailand Countdown 2020 events…
Thailand now 6th largest fruit exporter
Known for its good taste and quality, Thai fruit has gained much popularity in foreign countries. Tax waivers from FTAs for exports to partner countries have raised the value of fruit exports in the first 10 months of this year to at least three billion U.S. dollars, making Thailand the…
Government aims to reduce number of road accidents over New Year break
The Deputy Prime Minister, Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan, has instructed security agencies and related units in all provinces to prepare measures to prevent road accidents during the New Year holiday period. Gen. Prawit attended a meeting with relevant agencies nationwide to discuss preparations for road safety during the New Year holiday….
Runners join Siam Trail 2019 in Kanchanaburi
The Deputy Minister of Defense fired a simulated artillery gun to release runners in the “Siam Trail 2019”. At the Nine-Army War Historical Park, Chong Sadao subdistrict, Muang Kanchanaburi district, Kanchanaburi province, Deputy Defense Minister Gen Chaichan Changmongkhol togather with Permanent Secretary for Defense Gen Nath Intrachareon and Supreme Commander…