Thailand News

PayPal No Longer Available To Foreigners In Thailand

Regulatory changes aimed at combating money laundering mean that the services offered by PayPal are no longer available to foreigners in Thailand and may even be out of reach for many Thais. It is almost one year to the day since PayPal first announced that it was relaunching its services in Thailand. The…

Lunar Eclipse Will Occur On Loy Krathong Night In Thailand

The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand revealed that on Loy Krathong day (8 November 2022), a “lunar eclipse” shall occur. Unlike a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse can be seen with the naked eye, without protection. This year, the lunar eclipse will occur from 15.02 to 20.56 hr (Thailand time), but during…

Cabinet Agrees To Let Foreigners Buy Land And Houses In Thailand

A major decision was made today by Thailand’s Cabinet which will allow foreigners to buy houses and land in Thailand. The foreigner will be eligible to buy houses and land if they invest at least 40 million baht in Thailand and can maintain the investment over three years, according to Bangkok Biz News. The land purchased cannot…

Phone Use Must Be Hands-Free While Driving

A new regulation went into effect this week requiring the hands-free use of mobile phones while driving. The law is now being enforced in all of Thailand according to a deputy government spokesperson. They issued a warning yesterday to make drivers aware that holding a phone while driving is now illegal. Section 43(9) of the Land…

Cooler Weather Expected In Most Parts Of The Country From Wednesday

The Thai Meteorological Department has advised people in most parts of the country today (Monday) to brace for the arrival of the cold season, with heavy rain forecast for today and tomorrow. The Weatherman said that, from today, a moderate cold front from China will move to cover northern Thailand and this will bring heavy…

Never Forget Thailand’s October 6 Massacre

No one has ever been held accountable for the tragic massacreof peaceful demonstrators at Thammasat University on October 6, 1976. On this day 46 years ago, Thai police, military, and ring-wing paramilitaries shot, lynched, and beat leftist demonstrators protesting the return of dictator Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn to Thailand, who was ousted in 1973. The 1973 uprising restored democratic…

Alcohol Sales Ban – End Of Buddhist Lent Day On Monday, October 10th

The end of Buddhist Lent this year will be on Monday, October 10th when alcohol sales will be banned. The end of Buddhist Lent falls on the 15th day of the 11th waxing moon. This year will be on Monday the 10th. The day marks the end of the rainy season for monks…

Thailand Fully Reopens From 1 October 2022

Vaccination proof/ATK test result no longer needed, while period of stay in the kingdom is extended to 45 days for tourists entitled to visa exemption and to 30 days for Visa on Arrival The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to advise that as of today international travellers to Thailand will no…

Thai Researchers Develop Flood-Resistant Rice Strain

As heavy rains continue to plunder Thailand, researchers have developed a new flood-resistant rice strain. The new strain, called Hom Le Noi, can grow in all climates, according to the chief of the team that developed it. The team is from the National Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. The team’s chief, Dr. Theerayut…

Noru To Arrive As Tropical Storm

Typhoon Noru will become a tropical storm when it arrives in Thailand on Sept 28-29, according to the Hydro-Informatics Institute. Sutat Weesakul, director of the institute, said Noru will be a tropical storm when it enters the country and will then weaken and people must be prepared for a windstorm and flooding. He…

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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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Thai Constitutional Court Ousts Prime Minister Srettha in Major Political Shake-Up

Two Pickup Trucks Collide In Fatal Crash In Buriram

Man Found Dead In Khon Kaen, Police Chase Killer

Road Safety Concerns Rise As Upcountry Travel Surges For Songkran