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Driving Licence Renewal? DLT Takes Walk-in Applications From Now On

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that driving licences can be renewed at Department of Land Transport offices nationwide from now on without the need to book an appointment. Similarly those looking for new licences and changing the category of their licence can walk in for service. People doing extensions should have evidence…

Thailand’s Northeast To Remain Cold Until Thursday

Temperatures in Thailand’s north-eastern provinces are forecast to drop by 4-6oC from today (Monday) through Thursday while, in Bangkok and its suburbs, northern, central and eastern regions they will fall by 2-4oC over the same period, the Meteorological Department reports. The cold weather is attributable to the arrival of a strong cold front over northern…

Avoiding Dengue Fever – Some Tips And Tricks

Dengue fever is a viral illness that is spread by the Aedes mosquito, which is found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Thailand is one of the countries where dengue fever is prevalent, and it’s important for travellers and residents alike to take steps to protect themselves from the disease. Dengue is…

Mutant Mosquitoes A Growing Threat In Asia

New research warns that mosquitoes that transmit viruses such as dengue in parts of Asia have evolved and grown resistant to insecticides. Experts warn new methods to control them are urgently needed. Insecticide-resistant mosquitoes have been a known problem for years, but studies are now showing the scope is much larger than previously understood. Fogging-infested areas may no longer be enough to control the spread…

Cabinet Announces Change To Holiday Calendar

The Cabinet agreed to change the date because this year’s Coronation Day falls on a Thursday, reported Bangkok Post. “The long holiday for Coronation Day will be from Thursday, May 4, to Sunday, May 7. “The government expects the longer holiday will help spur the economy, especially in the business and tourism arenas. “The Cabinet…

Thailand Ties With Italy In Top 10 Places To Retire

The Annual Global Retirement Index has listed Thailand as the world’s 9th most affordable place to live for expat retirees. The 2023 list of “10 Cheapest Places to Live After Retiring” was compiled by experts at the International Living website and published this week. It details the best places to retire in terms of…

Thailand’s Official Year-End Population Lower Than In 2021

Thailand’s official year-end population has been recorded at 66,090,475 as of December 31, 2022, with females outnumbering males again. According to Thai PBS World, the latest census data was provided by the Central Domicile Registration Office. The population consists of 65,106,481 Thai nationals with 983,994 waiting to receive Thai citizenship. Of the recorded number of Thai nationals, 31,755,032…

2023 Thailand Bar And Entertainment Closures And No Booze Days

Want to make sure you are aware of all the religious and other holidays thta per thai law will close all the bars and ban alcohol sales for 2029? Well, Pattaya Unplugged is here for you. The following days are guaranteed closure days for 2023. This means that Bars, Entertainment venues, Gogos, etc are closed….

Proposed National Uniforms To Make Traffic Police Approachable

The Deputy National Police Chief of Thailand recognizes that the Thai police have a reputation issue. He wants to take action to make police seem more approachable, friendly and organized. To do so, he’s calling for a change to the uniform the traffic police wear. After travelling around the country and inspecting police stations in various locations, he found that…

218 Killed And 1,647 Injured Over 4-Day New Year Holiday

According to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), 218 people were killed and 1,647 were injured in road accidents during the four-day new year holiday from December 29 to January 1. The Director of the DDPM, Boontham Lertsukheekasam, reported yesterday, December 2, that there were 1,664 road accidents across the country during the holiday break, causing 218 deaths and 1,647 injuries. Most of the…

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Thieves Target Cinerary Urns at Buriram Temples, Stealing Money Meant for the Afterlife

Shirley Roy Reappointed as Indian Embassy Representative for Northeast India in Thailand

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Man Found Dead In Khon Kaen, Police Chase Killer

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