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Israelis in Thailand encouraged to behave respectfully
The Embassy of Israel in Thailand has issued guidelines to promote the good image and dignity of Israeli nationals in the kingdom after experiencing backlash over perceived unruly behaviour in Pai district of Mae Hong Son province.
Bangkok Post -
22 February 2025
Pope ‘rested well’ on eighth night in hospital
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis “rested well” during his eighth night in hospital, where the 88-year-old is being treated for double pneumonia, the Vatican said on Saturday.
Bangkok Post -
22 February 2025
No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
WEEKEND EDITORIAL Thailand has long been the key promoter of the “six countries one destination plan” which would allow international tourists entry to all after they entered just one. Often known as Asia’s Schengen arrangement, the idea has been (…)
Pattaya Mail -
22 February 2025
‘Don’t shelter scammers,’ hotels warned
Thai authorities cracking down on transnational criminals linked to scam call centres and human trafficking are warning businesses that assist or enable these activities will face severe penalties, including fines exceeding 5 million baht.
Bangkok Post -
22 February 2025
Nine Malaysia-bound Afghan migrants detained
SONGKHLA - Nine Afghan illegal migrants on their way to Malaysia and three Thai smugglers were arrested separaely in two southern provinces on Saturday.
Bangkok Post -
22 February 2025
New Zealand monitors Chinese live-fire drills
New Zealand said the Chinese navy conducted a live-fire exercise in international waters near the Pacific nation on Saturday, a day after it held a similar drill between Australia and New Zealand that forced airlines to divert flights.
Bangkok Post -
22 February 2025
Trump fires top US general in Pentagon shakeup
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Friday fired the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General CQ Brown, and pushed out five other admirals and generals in an unprecedented shake-up of US military leadership.
Bangkok Post -
22 February 2025
Indonesian president takes local leaders to ‘boot camp’
President Prabowo Subianto, the ex-general who rose to power pledging to upend Indonesian politics, is taking hundreds of regional leaders on a week-long “boot camp” just as signs of dissent emerge against his populist government.
Bangkok Post -
22 February 2025
The great experiment
The People's Party (PP) winning the Lamphun provincial administrative organisation (PAO) presidency election on Feb 2 comes with a raft of tough challenges, according to critics.
Bangkok Post -
22 February 2025
Treasury Department plots land bank strategy
The Treasury Department plans to transform itself, starting with its land bank of 12.5 million rai, by developing and promoting soft power in line with government policy, while also generating commercial revenue.
Bangkok Post -
22 February 2025
Sell-off keeps SET trapped near 4-year low
A sell-off this week in a few heavyweight stocks pulled the benchmark SET index down to a bottom of 1,237 points, the lowest since the depths of the Covid crisis in November 2020.
Bangkok Post -
22 February 2025
Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical altercation. The incident, captured on a mobile phone, shows one of the Indian men wearing a black shirt (…)
Pattaya Mail -
22 February 2025
Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According to Boonanan Phatthanasin, President of the Pattaya Business and Tourism Association, the (…)
Pattaya Mail -
22 February 2025
Pattaya Mayor’s hands-on approach praised by residents during community visit; road works and waste burning issues (…)
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampichet visited at Wat Chong Lom Community to hear residents’ concerns and provide guidance on various issues in a public forum. The forum allowed residents to directly communicate their concerns such as daily (…)
Pattaya Mail -
22 February 2025
Dangerous thrill turns costly near Pattaya – Court sentences 12 street racers to two months’ detention, confiscates (…)
PATTAYA, Thailand – Chonburi Provincial Court has sentenced 12 individuals involved in an illegal street race on Motorway No. 7 to two months of detention at Chonburi Central Prison. The court also ordered the confiscation of 12 seized vehicles (…)
Pattaya Mail -
22 February 2025
Pattaya citizens call for stricter restriction on vaping, kratom sales and night venues to protect youth
PATTAYA, Thailand – During a community meeting in Soi Koh Phai, South Pattaya, former Red Shirt leader Jidapha Thanahatachai expressed concern over the increasing use of e-cigarettes among the youth in Pattaya. She urged authorities to enforce (…)
Pattaya Mail -
22 February 2025
Pattaya cleans up seaweed washed ashore at Kating Rai Beach after it causes odor and disrupts tourists
PATTAYA, Thailand – The unusual phenomenon of seaweed washing ashore at Kating Rai Beach, north of Pattaya, has led to significant problems for local residents and tourists. The decaying seaweed emitted an unpleasant odor, making it impossible (…)
Pattaya Mail -
22 February 2025
Stronger baht impacts tourist spending power in Pattaya – 33.20-34.00 THB per US dollar
PATTAYA, Thailand – The strength of the Thai baht has a significant impact on the spending power of tourists in Pattaya, particularly in terms of how favorable the exchange rate is for visitors exchanging foreign currency. As of February 21, the (…)
Pattaya Mail -
22 February 2025
Thailand eyes global investment for Laem Chabang Port expansion
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s Ministry of Transport met with Terminal Investment Limited (TiL) to discuss investment in the Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 project, Chonburi. Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri held talks with Raphaël Boden, (…)
Pattaya Mail -
22 February 2025
Temple of the 'vultures' at Wat Kaeng Khoi
Established in 1787 by local villagers, Wat Kaeng Khoi is a Buddhist temple located on the east bank of the Pa Sak River in Saraburi province. Originally named Wat Rang Khoi, with rang meaning vulture in Thai, the temple reflects the (…)
Bangkok Post -
22 February 2025
Winnowing the truth on rice prices
Crop price declines remain a persistent challenge for Thailand, with rice a concern this year given its prominence in the agricultural economy.
Bangkok Post -
22 February 2025
Muang Thong, Port bow out of Champions League
Muang Thong United and Port were both eliminated in the last 16 of the AFC Champions League Two on Thursday night.
Bangkok Post -
22 February 2025
Somsak says health sector will boost economy
Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin is confident that smart investment in the medical and wellness industry will generate a substantial proportion of the national income this year.
Bangkok Post -
22 February 2025
