Thailand General Election, 2019
12 December 2018 It looks increasingly likely that the much anticipated and much delayed general election in Thailand will finally go ahead on 24 …
2018 News
Thai Authorities Agree New Visa Regulations to Boost Tourism
24 November 2018 Thailand’s military government have backed plans to ease some visa regulations as part of a strategy to boost tourism. The …
Iconsiam Shopping Mall Opens in Bangkok
12 November 2018 Iconsiam is the latest addition to Bangkok’s ever expanding list of shopping malls. The mega-mall opened last week on a site …
Terminal 21 Shopping Mall Opens in Pattaya
5 November 2018 A major new shopping mall recently opened in Pattaya. The airport-themed shopping centre becomes the third of its kind in Thailand …
Thai Owner of Leicester City FC Feared Dead in Helicopter Crash
28 October 2018 Yesterday evening a helicopter belonging to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, the Thai owner of English football club Leicester City, crashed …
A Nation Remembers
14 October 2018 Candlelit ceremonies were held in provinces across Thailand last night as people gathered to commemorate the second anniversary of the …
National Park Officials Extend Closure of Maya Bay, Phi Phi Leh
3 October 2018 Thailand’s Department of National Parks (DNP) have announced that Maya Bay will remain closed to visitors until further notice. …
Thailand Plans E-Ticket System for National Marine Parks
30 August 2018 Thailand’s Department of National Parks (DNP) have announced plans to launch an e-ticket system for entry to National Marine …
New Parks in Bangkok to Honour the Late King
2 August 2018 @ There are changes ahead for the green spaces in Bangkok with work underway on a massive new park in the north of the Thai capital. The …
All 13 Members of Moo Pa Football Team Rescued from Chiang Rai Cave
10 July 2018 The Wild Boars are safe. All 13 members of the Moo Pa (nickname translates as the Wild Boars) youth football team have been rescued from …
Fatal Boat Accident Near Phuket
6 July 2018 Yesterday afternoon (Thursday) a boat capsized off the coast of Phuket. At the time of writing there are 33 confirmed fatalities, but that …
Missing Youngsters Found Alive in Chiang Rai Cave
2 July 2018 There have been emotional scenes in Thailand this evening following the news that the 13 members of the Moo Pa youth football team have …
No More Overnight Stays on the Similan Islands
4 June 2018 Authorities in Thailand have announced that tourists will no longer be allowed to stay overnight on the Similan Islands. There will also …
Shark Encounter Prompts Closure of Beach Near Hua Hin
26 April 2018 A Norwegian tourist has sustained severe injuries to his foot from a suspected shark bite while swimming in the sea close to Sai Noi …
Rama X Bank Notes Released in April 2018
11 March 2018 q The Bank of Thailand have announced that the first bank notes featuring a portrait of Thailand’s new monarch, King …
Fire Hits Phi Phi Island
7 February 2018 A fire on Phi Phi island last night forced the evacuation of hotels and businesses as tourists and local residents headed to the beach …