Alarm in Phuket as tourist rides motorised suitcase down a road
A VIDEO of a female tourist riding a motorised suitcase down a road in Phuket has gone viral and prompted widespread concern about potential for a car accident, TV Channel 7 said this morning (Aug. 4). A passerby who spotted the unidentified tourist of unknown nationality calmly riding down the road on her motorised […]
Read MoreTomorrowland Thailand will likely draw over 6 billion baht in revenue
THE iconic electronic music festival Tomorrowland Thailand, the first full-scale Asian edition set to take place at Chonburi’s Wisdom Valley during Dec. 11-13,2026, is expected to draw 6.132 billion baht in revenue while boosting hotel bookings in Chonburi province, including Pattaya, and Rayong, PPTVHD36 said today (July 26). Minister of Tourism and Sports Surasak […]
Read MoreItalian embassy Facebook page flooded with comments after Skytrain fracas
AFTER a group of Italian youths brawled with a Thai woman on BTS Skytrain yesterday (July 24) when she asked them to stop being so noisy as they were disturbing other passengers, by nightfall comments by Thai netizens had flooded the Italian embassy Facebook page while another Facebook user posted an open letter to […]
Read MoreVisa-free entry reduced from 60 to 30 or 15 days depending on country
THE cabinet has approved slashing visa-free entry from 60 to 30 or 15 days depending on a country’s eligibility with this aimed at closing a loophole that allows foreign scammers and other gangs to slip into the country, Amarin TV said this afternoon (July 15). Ms. Ploytalay Laksmisangchan, deputy spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s […]
Read MoreNetizens pile in after clip of deserted Koh Phi Phi goes viral
A VIDEO clip of deserted Koh Phi Phi off Krabi went viral online and attracted lots of comments with netizens pointing to high prices as a major issue dissuading tourists from visiting the well-known destination, Naewna newspaper said today (June 23). A TikToker by the name of Warinthonexworrac posted the video footage on the […]
Read MoreFalse nutritional claims in chicken breast smoothies being probed
A CRACKDOWN on false claims of nutrition in chicken breast smoothies both on the labels and advertising is underway after social media users drew attention to the discrepancy, Amarin TV said today (June 18). Ms. Suphamas Isarabhakdi, minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, in her capacity as supervisor of Office the Consumer Protection […]
Read MorePhuket Airport launching automated passport control system soon
FOLLOWING social media buzz on congestion at Phuket Airport and allegations of fees being charged to jump queues, the government today (June 3) said an automated passport control system will be unveiled there on June 13, according to Naewna newspaper. Ms. Ploytalay Laksmisangchan, deputy spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, said the government has […]
Read MoreTHAI’s first female pilot breaks 66-year barrier
IN A major milestone for Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) a woman pilot will this evening (June 1) fly a commercial flight to Hanoi, Vietnam, thus breaking the stereotype of only hiring male pilots for 66 years in the aviation industry, Naewna newspaper said. The inaugural flight of the national airline’s first female pilot, […]
Read MorePhuket Airport denies extorting money to speed up Immigration clearance
PHUKET Airport quashed rumours of money being extorted from passengers to quickly get them through Immigration when the arrival terminal is packed with tourists waiting to enter the popular resort island, Amarin TV said this evening (May 31). A thorough investigation has been launched into instances of outsiders impersonating officials who went around demanding […]
Read MoreThai UFO movie ‘Khao Kala’ soars at Cannes Film Festival
By Naewna newspaper and Thai Newsroom AS the recent release of a new batch of files on UFOs in the US has attracted global attention this has put the spotlight on Thai movie entitled “Khao Kala”, which depicts beliefs about extraterrestrial beings and the biggest mystery of extraterrestrial life form in Southeast Asia, at […]
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