KPop star Lisa from Blackpink has been recognised by the Culture Ministry of Thailand for promoting Thai culture worldwide through her music and fashion, receiving the Wattanakunathorn Award. This award celebrates her achievements and contributes to the growth and prosperity of local communities. LisaManoban Blackpink ThaiCulture WattanakunathornAward
“Disturbing news from Suvarnabhumi Airport as a ground crew member of a major airline has been arrested for sexually assaulting a 15yearold male passenger. Remember to always be vigilant when travelling and report any suspicious behaviour. safetyfirst travelaware SuvarnabhumiAirport Thailand”
Two teenage girls have been arrested in Thailand for drowning a 15yearold girl due to jealousy over a boyfriend. The community is demanding justice for the victim while psychologists assess the suspects’ mindset. teenagecrime justiceforvictim ThailandCrime teenagejealousy psychologistassessments
“Congratulations to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights for winning the Justice for Democracy Defenders Award at this year’s Albies ceremony hosted by the Clooney Foundation for Justice! Their tireless work defending the rights of those facing legal harassment and persecution in Thailand is truly inspiring. Let’s continue to support those fighting for justice and democracy around the world. ThaiLawyersforHumanRights JusticeforDemocracyDefenders ClooneyFoundationforJustice HumanRights Democracy”
Thailand’s visafree scheme for Chinese and Kazakh tourists has been a huge success, with bookings from Chinese tourists increasing almost 20 times compared to last year. This initiative aims to boost tourism and stimulate the economy while emphasizing the importance of tourist safety. ThailandTourism QuickWinPolicy VisaFreeScheme BoostingEconomy TouristSafety
“Congratulations to the 254 Thai tourism enterprises that received the 14th Thailand Tourism Awards from Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana on World Tourism Day! These outstanding businesses are recognized for their contributions to responsible and sustainable tourism in Thailand. ThailandTourismAwards ResponsibleTourism SustainableTourism TravelThailand”
Thailand is now offering MICE Lane services at major airports for visaexempt travelers from China and Kazakhstan, in line with the government’s visa exemption policy. This move is expected to boost the economy and generate revenue for the MICE industry until 2024. ThailandTourism MICEIndustry VisaExemption ChinaTravel KazakhstanTravel PhuketProvince TourismAuthorityofThailand PhuketTouristAssociation
Top five officers of Bangkok’s Rom Klao police department have been transferred after a gambling den was discovered. The den situated in a fresh market was raided by the Department of Provincial Administration, resulting in the arrest of 50 gamblers and 17 gambling bankers. Bangkok police gambling raid arrests tourism
Police are calling for transparency in the investigation into Minnie’s alleged involvement in an online gambling ring with highranking officers. Despite being pictured with Pol Gen Surachate, Minnie denies knowing him and accuses a PCT4 officer of pressuring her to confess to a crime she did not commit. TransparencyNeeded PoliceCorruption IllegalGambling Thailand
“Exciting news for tourism in Thailand’s Andaman coast as the government focuses on enhancing transportation infrastructure in Phuket! Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin inspected ongoing projects like the Second Phuket Airport and Krabi Airport Upgrade. Let’s work together to improve the tourism sector while also considering environmental impact and residents’ livelihoods. ThailandTourism Phuket AndamanCoast SustainableTourism InfrastructureDevelopment”