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BANGKOK SEATIZENS – On a lively Sunday afternoon, the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok dazzled with a royal barge procession led by Their Majesties the King and Queen. See also : …
Royal Barge Procession graces Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River Read More
BANDUNG, SEATIZENS – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of Thailand recently expressed a heartfelt apology for the mass killing of 78 Muslim citizens during the “Tak Bai Massacre” in 2004. This …
Remembering the Tak Bai Massacre: A Historical Apology from Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s Prime Minister Read More
BANGKOK SEATIZENS – PTT Station has announced that petrol prices will increase by 0.30 baht per litre, effective today, October 26. This change may impact motorists planning weekend trips. Diesel …
Petrol prices risen by 0.30 baht per litre for the weekend Read More
BANGKOK SEATIZENS– The Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MoTS) in Phuket has announced that the upcoming tourism tax, expected early next year, will not apply to foreigners who live or …
Phuket’s newly introduced tourism tax will not apply to foreign residents or workers Read More
THAILAND, SEATIZENS – The Thai government is proposing significant changes in employment policy with plans to raise the retirement age in the private and government sectors to 65 years. This …
Thailand Considers Increasing Retirement Age and Renewing Health Care Scheme Read More
BANGKOK SEATIZENS – Thailand’s auto industry remains stuck in first gear, with car production now expected to fall short of the 1.7 million target for 2024 as sales and exports …
Thailand’s Auto Industry Slows as Production Targets Fall Short Read More
BANGKOK SEATIZENS – Sirinatda Hakparn, the wife of former police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, denied allegations of theft made by another police officer’s wife. She also accused the woman of wearing a police uniform despite having no position within the Royal …
Big Joke’s Wife Responds with Illegal Uniform Allegation? Read More
BANGKOK SEATIZENS , Increased political risks and the central bank’s reluctance to cut interest rates further prompt the sale of Thai government bonds. Foreign investors have withdrawn over US$850 million …
Bond voyage: Political risks drive foreign exodus from Thai bonds Read More
BANGKOK SEATIZEANS – The Ministry of Finance rolled out new registrations for the 2025 State Welfare Card, aiming to complete eligibility checks by March 31 next year. Qualified individuals will …
Finance Ministry Unveils 2025 State Welfare Card Read More
BANGKOK SEATIZENS – Recent Facebook posts announced the sale of part of Koh Kham island in Trat, along with unfinished resort houses, for 1.8 billion baht. Seller Apassara Sonsab touted …
Part of eastern Thai island of Koh Kham for sale at B1.8 bn Read More