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Bangkok Seatizens : Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit announced the cancellation of the Phase 3 Northern Expressway project’s tunnel section after a financial study revealed negative returns, contrasting with its economic …
Tunnel expressway project shelved due to projected lack of returns. Read More
Bangkok Seatizens : Thailand’s beloved dugongs face a crisis, leading Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong to convene an urgent meeting. Between October 1 and November 5, ten dugongs died in …
Dugong crisis: Thailand’s peaceful marine giants are at risk of extinction. Read More
Bangkok Seatizens : Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s participation in the 31st APEC summit in Lima, Peru, is expected to strengthen Thailand-Peru ties and advance the APEC framework, according to Cecilia …
Thai PM Paetongtarn’s visit to APEC strengthens ties between Thailand and Peru. Read More
Bangkok Seatizens : The unresolved Tak Bai massacre impacts the Pheu Thai Party ahead of the Thai election. Many locals believe the party will suffer if justice remains unserved. A …
Tak Bai massacre impacts Pheu Thai Party. Read More
BANGKOK SEATIZENS –Thai workers could soon see a pay boost, with the Labour Ministry planning to raise the minimum wage to 400 baht per day starting in 2025. Labour Minister …
Thailand’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase to 400 Baht in 2025 Read More
BANGKOK SEATIZENS – Immigration officers raided 30 locations, detaining nearly 300 foreign nationals for various immigration violations and issuing fines totaling 250,000 baht. They promptly handed over offenders for legal …
Immigration raids resulted in the detention of 300 individuals and fines exceeding 250,000 baht. Read More
BANGKOK SEATIZENS – Thailand’s Energy Ministry will introduce measures to mitigate the cessation of biofuel price subsidies in 2027. With subsidies ending, biofuel costs will rise, impacting palm and sugar …
Thailand will end its biofuel subsidy in 2027, leading to increased costs for farmers. Read More
BANGKOK SEATIZENS – Thailand’s Industry Ministry is intensifying efforts to enforce stricter regulations on substandard products falsely claiming to meet Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) standards. Industry Minister Akanat Promphan …
Thailand is intensifying efforts to enforce stricter regulations on illegal factories Read More
BANGKOK SEATIZENS – Pattaya will host the International Fireworks Festival 2024 on November 29 and 30, showcasing vibrant displays from five countries. Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet, after chairing a meeting …
Pattaya will dazzle with an international fireworks festival later this month Read More
BANGKOK SEATIZENS –British authorities have asked Thai police to arrest British nationals smuggling cannabis to the UK. The criminals recruit people via Telegram, offering free trips to Thailand and pocket …
Tourists offered free Thai holiday if they smuggle weed back to Britain Read More