75,000 Baht ‘Travel Allowance’ for Thai Airways Execs Slammed
BANGKOK — Netizens and politicians were shocked to learn that executives of a national airline struggling with bankruptcy are entitled to a massive travel allowance money.
Who Needs Songkran? Rainstorm to Shower Bangkok This Week
BANGKOK — Expect summer showers nationwide through this week, Thai meteorologists said Monday.
Zero New Infections as Thailand Enters ‘Phase 4’
BANGKOK — Thailand reported zero new infections Monday, the same day most businesses reopen and curfew is repealed under “Phase 4” of lockdown easing.
Thailand Hunts for Crowned Bats to Verify If They Carry COVID-19
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on Saturday told the media that it had instructed its officials to hunt for crowned bats to verify whether they carry the COVID-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2).
Chulalongkorn Says Relocated Shrine Will Adhere to Tradition, Aesthetics
BANGKOK — Chulalongkorn University on Friday defended its decision to demolish a historic Thai-Chinese shrine on its property to clear the land for new condominiums and dormitories.
Chamber of Commerce Proposes Allowing Foreign Business Trips into Thailand
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Thai Chamber of Commerce Thursday said in a press briefing that it has sent a letter urging the Thai government to allow foreign business people to enter into Thailand, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Police Suspect Ukraninan Woman’s Death to Be Suicide
SURAT THANI — A Ukrainian woman who was found dead on Koh Samui earlier this week might have taken her own life, police said Thursday.
Bus Operator Confirms Ban on Foreign Travelers in Pandemic
BANGKOK — A major operator of intercity bus services on Thursday said foreigners are banned from its services due to the coronavirus emergency law.
Twitter User Gets More Charges Over Royal Criticism
BANGKOK — Police are seeking to punish a 20-year-old man who posted a series of tweets critical of the Royal Family with multiple counts of cybercrime offense, his attorney said Wednesday.
Gov’t Renews Expat Permanent Residents Quota for 2020
BANGKOK — Immigration authorities on Tuesday confirmed an annual quota for foreigners that could be granted permanent residency in 2020.
