Public Forum Debates Controversial Elephant Population Control Plan
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) held a public forum to discuss the controversial proposal of implementing birth control vaccines for wild elephants on Friday.
Thailand’s Population Drops Below 66 Million as Births Hit 75-Year Low
Thailand's population declined by 100,000 in 2024 to 65.95 million, marking a historic demographic shift as annual births fell below 500,000 for the first time since 1949, despite government efforts to promote childbearing
Chonburi Police Hunt Burglars After Luxury Watch Heist in Chinese’s Home
Thieves broke into a Chinese businessman's luxury home in Chonburi, making off with high-end watches valued at over 100 million baht (approximately $2.9 million).
Thai New LTR Visa Rules Widen Door for Foreign Experts and Their Families
At the Cabinet meeting on January 13, 2025, it was decided to revise the criteria for the special visa program (Long-Term Resident Visa: LTR Visa) to attract high-potential foreign professionals to Thailand.
Missing Chinese Model’s Last Suspicious Call Near Myanmar Border
Another Chinese father has sought help from Thai police to locate his son, a model who disappeared after traveling to Thailand. This follows the cases of Wang Xing, the Chinese actor, and another father searching for his 21-year-old daughter
Tropical Thailand Takes a Break from the Heat as It Experiences a Run of...
Tropical Thailand is experiencing an unusually cool stretch of weather that forecasters say could last until mid-February, leading many residents to dig out their sweaters and cardigans.
Thai Durian Prices Crash After China’s Chemical Test Rules
Thailand's durian export industry is in a serious crisis after more than 100 containers were rejected by China because the test results for the carcinogenic dye “Basic Yellow 2” (BY2) were missing.
Thai Police to Probe After AI Scammers Target PM Paetongtarn
Thailand's National Police Chief has ordered an investigation after Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra revealed she was targeted by sophisticated scammers who used AI technology to impersonate a foreign leader.
Korean Tourist Visa Holders Arrested for Working as Hairdressers in Bangkok
Immigration police arrested four South Korean nationals and one Myanmar citizen for illegally working as hairstylists in Bangkok, as hairdressing is one of 40 protected occupations
Thai Police Seek Interpol Red Notice for Lim Kimya Murder Suspect
Thai authorities are pursuing an Interpol red notice for a Cambodian suspect believed to have orchestrated the assassination of Lim Kimya, a former Cambodian opposition lawmaker.
