Finance Ministry Says Covid-19 Treatment for Foreigners is Free
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Finance on Thursday has confirmed that foreign visitors who were treated for COVID-19 in the country will be able to claim back medical expenses from Thai hospitals.
‘My Dream Came True:’ Temple Security Guard Admitted to Top Uni
CHIANG MAI — The story of Wee, a temple security guard who has been accepted into a veterinary program at one of the nation’s...
British Teacher in Phuket Alleges Tailor Slapped Her, Refuses Compromise
A British female teacher at an international school filed a complaint against a famous suit tailor for slapping her in front of her children
Cop Behind Foreigner Crackdown Gets Top Immigration Job
BANGKOK — Over at Thailand’s Immigration Bureau, the word is out: Bad guys out, Big Joke in.
Avoiding Bangkok’s Dystopian Future Lies in its Watery Past
BANGKOK — Walking in Bangkok is awful. Driving isn’t much better, but at least it avoids sidewalks that are dirty, broken, obstacle courses. Driving also means less direct exposure to air that is getting more polluted – partly because of all that driving.
Big Waves Spoil Launch of Pattaya-Hua Hin Ferry
PATTAYA — More than 100 tourists were left stranded Sunday morning at a Pattaya pier when the maiden voyage of a ferry service to Hua Hin was called off due to big waves.
Officials Still Don’t Know Who Built Koh Samui Tunnel
KOH SAMUI — Officials on Monday still hadn’t found the origin of a 100-meter tunnel they discovered last week on a southern island.
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Minister Floats Mandatory GPS for All Private Cars
BANGKOK — The government may soon require all vehicles on the road, including private cars and motorcycles, to install tracker devices and send location data to the authorities, a minister said Monday.
Draft Beer at 7-Eleven Gets Okay, Here’s Where to Find It
BANGKOK — Want some pork buns, discounted candy or Singha on draft to go with that?
New Labels and Tax Take on Thailand’s Junk Food Problem
BANGKOK — Since early this year, a person with leafy arms has begun appearing on food packaging to signify the difference between shameful midnight snacks and healthier fare.
