New Visa Rules for Entry to Thailand via Land Borders
19 November 2013 There have been some changes to the visa rules relating to entry into Thailand via land borders. It has been reported that the new …
2013 News
ICJ Rules on Preah Vihear Temple
12 November 2013 The International Court of Justice in the Hague has ruled in Cambodia’s favour in their long-running dispute with Thailand …
Thailand Mourns Death of Top Buddhist Monk
Thailand has entered into an official mourning period following the death of the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand, Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara. The head of …
Renovation Work Commences at Wat Arun, Bangkok
26 September 2013 Public access to Bangkok’s Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) will be restricted over the next three years to allow for major …
Bangkok Car Free Day
20 September 2013 This Sunday, September 22, is World Car Free Day and as part of that initiative the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA) is …
Longest Wooden Bridge in Thailand Collapses
30 July 2013 An historic pedestrian-only wooden bridge in Thailand’s western Kanchanaburi province has partially collapsed following days of …
Thailand’s Million Dollar Panda
13 May 2013 Following high-level discussions between Thai and Chinese authorities, Lin Ping the giant panda is being allowed to extend her stay at …
Celebration Events to Commemorate Founding of Bangkok
19 April 2013 Bangkok is to host a series of events from April 20-22 to celebrate the founding of the city and the Rattanakosin Kingdom in 1782. That …
Thailand and Southern Insurgents Begin Peace Talks
29 March 2013 At a meeting in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, Thai authorities met with representatives from one of the insurgent groups involved in the …
Dozens Killed in Mae Hong Son Fire
24 March 2013 A fire in the northern Thai province of Mae Hong Son has killed at least 30 people with some sources quoting as many as 45 dead and 200 …
Thailand Agrees to Peace Talks with Muslim Insurgents
1 March 2013 The Thai government and a Muslim rebel group have jointly signed an agreement to begin formal peace talks concerning the conflict in the …
British Tourist Killed at Full Moon Party
1 January 2013 A 22-year-old British tourist has been fatally shot at the Full Moon Party on Ko Pha Ngan. Stephen Ashton was struck by a bullet in his …