Immigration Warns of Fines, Jail Time for Stranded Tourists
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Immigration Bureau on Wednesday issued a grave warning that foreign tourists who over-stayed and have not renewed their visas will face hefty fines and imprisonment.
Police to Slap ‘Boss Red Bull’ With New Interpol Red Notice
BANGKOK — The police are in the process of requesting the Interpol to issue a new Red Notice to bring Red Bull fortune heir Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya back to face justice in Thailand, spokesman Pol Col Kissana Phathanacharoen said.
Spa, Massage Parlors May Double as Quarantine for Foreign Tourists
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand planned to provide the so-called wellness quarantine for foreign visitors under the anti-pandemic measures at hotels alongside massage and spa parlors, confirmed a senior government official on Tuesday.
Prayut Tells Police to Speed Up ‘Boss Red Bull’ Extradition
BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday said he has instructed the police to redouble their effort to extradite the Red Bull empire heir who was accused of killing a policeman in a 2012 hit-and-run incident.
Less Than a Day Old, Democracy Plaque Lives On In Memes, Fanart
BANGKOK — Thai netizens came out in force Tuesday to make art in honor of the ‘democracy plaque’ that was removed less than a day after it was installed by anti-government activists.
Yay Tourism! More Long Weekend Set for November
BANGKOK — A proposal to add more holidays in November was approved by the Cabinet to encourage domestic tourism.
Miss Grand 2020 Called ‘Ugly’ and ‘Negro’ for Supporting Protests
BANGKOK — The winner of Miss Grand Thailand 2020 pageant contest came under fire Monday from pro-establishment netizens for siding with the anti-government protests.
Protesters Reinstall Plaque Symbolizing Democracy
BANGKOK (AP) — Anti-government demonstrators occupying a historic field in the Thai capital on Sunday installed a plaque symbolizing the country's transition to democracy to replace the original one that was mysteriously ripped and stolen three years ago, as they vowed to press on with calls for new elections and reform of the monarchy.
Protesters Rally To Push Demands for Democratic Reforms
BANGKOK (AP) — Thousands of demonstrators defied police warnings and occupied a historic field in Thailand’s capital on Saturday to support the demands of a student-led protest movement for new elections and reform of the monarchy.
PM Says He Doesn’t Mean To Scare Protesters With Virus Threat
BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday said he has no intention of using the coronavirus scare to discourage protesters from joining the upcoming anti-government rally.
