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Thunderstorms, Strong Winds, Falling Temperatures Forecast Until Friday

Thailand’s Meteorological Department has advised 50 provinces to brace for thunderstorms, strong winds and falling temperatures, by 1-3oC, with hailstorms in some areas from today (Wednesday) until Friday. Meanwhile, in Bangkok this morning, 60% of the capital was lashed by heavy rain, with poor visibility being reported by motorists on the expressways, forcing them to…

Most Visited Websites In Thailand In 2023

A new data report reveals some fascinating trends amongInternet users in Thailand in 2023, including which websites are visited the most. ‘Digital 2023: Thailand’ reports data, insights, and trends revealing how people in Thailand use digital devices and services. At the start of 2023, there were 61.21 million Internet users in Thailand. Thailand’s total population was recorded at 71.75 million last month….

Over 70 People Exposed To Rabies In Northeast Thailand

Photo by Thai PBS. Over 70 people have been exposed to rabies in Thailand’s northeast provinces of Surin and Buriram. In Surin, 67 people were found to be at risk for contracting the disease, while seven people in Buriram were at risk, adding up to a total of 74 people at risk, according to the chief…

Thai People Are Living Longer

By Editor There has been an increase in the longevity of Thai people over the past three decades, with men living six and a half years longer and women eight years more than in the 1980s, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC). The latest census in 2018 showed that on…

Ministry Of Culture To Promote 16 Thai Festivals Internationally

Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao Festival in Pattani province, one of the festivals being promoted, photo by Thai PBS. Thailand’s Ministry of Culture is taking steps to promote the country’s cultural heritage and boost local economies by promoting 16 Thai festivals internationally. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Yupha Taweewattanakitborvon, announced the move as part of the government’s…

Thailand’s First Ever Seaplane Airline To Launch This Summer

Image via Siam Seaplane Thailand‘s first-ever seaplane airline ‘Siam Seaplane‘ is preparing to launch this summer to take the kingdom’stourism industry to the next level. In an interview with AirwaysMag, Chief Business Operator Dennis Keller revealed that the company faced plenty of setbacks during the pandemic, but is now working on securing over 40 landing sites around Thailand. Keller…

New Law Allows Foreign Talent To Thrive In Thailand

The government of Thailand has taken a huge step forward in attracting highly skilled foreign workers to the country, with the release of a new law that allows foreigners to work or invest in 18 select industries. The Royal Thai Gazette website published a notice from the Ministry of Interior outlining the special permit for migrant workers, signed by…

Hot Weather Forecast As February Ends

A thermometer shows hight temperature during a heatwave on the beach. Thailand’s dry season is forecast to begin at the end of February, 1-2 weeks later than normal, but average temperatures will be higher than last year, reaching 40-43°C in some areas from mid-March to mid-April. According to the Thai Meteorological Department, the average maximum…

Transparent Checkpoints Ordered Nationwide – Uniforms/Bodycams/ Must Be Set Up “For People’s Good”

The chief of the Royal Thai police has demanded that checkpoints throughout Thailand are run transparently and for the good of the public. Not the enrichment of police in extortion scams. It’s the latest reaction to the damning Taiwanese actress extortion case that has opened a can of worms that are wriggling everywhere. Through his…

Here Are The Rules About Vaping In Thailand

The Thai Government introduced a ban on electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes or ‘vaping’), shisha smoking, and electronic shishas in 2014, for “health reasons and to discourage young people from starting to smoke”. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is reminding visitors to the country about this ban, which is part of the Tobacco Control Law, and…

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