Category archives: In The News

Thailand now ranks 31st at the Paris Olympics, with a total of 1 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze medals. This achievement underscores the nation’s prowess in various sports on the global stage. Paris 2024 Olympics – Taekwondo – Women -49kg Victory Ceremony – Grand Palais, Paris, France – August…

The Bangkok Metropolitan Council is urging the Ministry of Transport to implement a 20-baht fare cap for all electric railway systems within the next year to encourage the use of public transport and lower air pollution levels. Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit, an adviser to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungruangkit, met with city councilors…

Bangkok, August 5, 2024 – The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Association Thailand organized “Checkmate 2,” an exciting chess tournament that brought together chess enthusiasts from various communities. The event took place on August 4, 2024, at the International Pioneer School, Bangkok, and was marked by a spirit of camaraderie and…

Visa exemption extended to 60 days for nationals of 93 countries/territories, visa on arrival now available for 31 countries/territories, while newly-launched digital nomad visa offers stays up to 180 days. Bangkok Aerial Photograph and Chao Phraya River, Bangkok Bangkok, 16 July 2024 – Thailand has announced new stimulus visa measures to…

This month sees cultural performances to commemorate the 6th Cycle Birthday Celebration of HM King Rama X, and Buddhist festivals to mark the Asanha Bucha Day and Khao Phansa Day, as well as many other wonderful festivals and events taking place. Thailand is organising the “Celebrations on the Auspicious Occasion…

Thai Airways International has announced the start of daily flights connecting Bangkok with Milan, Italy, and Oslo, Norway. The expansion is in response to the growing demand for connections between Thailand, the Asia-Pacific region, and major European cities. The service, operated under the Star Alliance network, is expected to further…