Thailand – The Thai government has clarified its stance on the massive $28 billion Landbridge megaproject, confirming that the ambitious trade route remains viable despite recent shifts in regional infrastructure priorities. Speaking at Government House, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul explained that the country is simply adapting its long-term strategy to match current economic conditions. Rather […]

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JUL

Police Arrest Another Linked to the Flight Attendant Heroin Case

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – Thai police have made another arrest in the heroin smuggling case involving a female flight attendant who was detained in Australia with drugs hidden in a cloth bag. On July 5, officers arrested Nantawat, 47, a resident of Phayao province, at an apartment in Kamang subdistrict, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya district. He was […]

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JUL

How Thailand’s Wellness Industry Is Going Digital in 2026

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PR News

Thailand’s wellness tourism sector generated an estimated 890 billion baht in 2025, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. But behind those numbers lies a quieter transformation — one that is reshaping how spas, massage parlors, and holistic health centers actually operate day to day. For decades, Thailand’s wellness businesses relied on a straightforward […]

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JUL

In Bangkok’s Lumpini Park’s Giant Water Monitors Share Paths with Tourists

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Rebecca Kim

BANGKOK – Lumpini Park is the premier destination for urban wildlife enthusiasts in the heart of the city. As a sprawling urban park, Lumpini Park offers a unique escape where the biggest surprise is not just the skyline, but the giant water monitors that cross the paths as if they own the place. Founded by […]

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JUL

Thailand Deploys World-First SHIELD Technology to Crush Global Call Center Cartels

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Thanawat Chaiyaporn

BANGKOK – Thailand has officially declared a relentless war against transnational crime networks operating across Southeast Asia. The government recently introduced an advanced digital enforcement platform designed specifically to eradicate online fraud. This cutting-edge initiative aims to systematically dismantle predatory networks that target vulnerable citizens worldwide. The country launched the pioneering software to actively intercept […]

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JUL

Thailand e-Tax Invoice Record Keeping Checklist

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PR News

Ask any finance manager what keeps them busy during tax audit season, and the answer is usually the same. Chasing invoices. Tracking down missing tax IDs. From the outset, it doesn’t look like glamorous work, but it is very important and critical for businesses operating in Thailand. Government and officials in Thailand are working consistently […]

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JUL

American Arrested in Chiang Mai Following Visa Overstay Crackdown

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Jeff Tomas

CHIANG MAI – Immigration officers in Chiang Mai arrested an American national for overstaying his visa on June 30. The operation took place in the Sri Phum area of the Mueang Chiang Mai District. Authorities acted quickly after receiving a tip from a concerned member of the public. This arrest is part of a broader […]

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JUL

China World Bangkok: A Fabric Lover’s Paradise

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PR News

China World in Bangkok is where fabric hunters go when they want choice, color, and wholesale pricing in one place. It’s the fabric mall in Phahurat, not Chinatown and not CentralWorld, so if you’ve heard the name and felt unsure, that mix-up is common. If you sew at home, buy fabric for a business, or […]

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JUN

Highway Chase Leads to Seizure of 3 Million Meth Pills in Chiang Rai

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Jeff Tomas

CHIANG RAI – Thai anti-narcotics police recently intercepted a major drug trafficking operation in the northern provinces. The joint task force arrested four suspects and seized millions of illegal speed pills during a high-speed car chase. The successful operation happened through a partnership between the Narcotics Suppression Bureau and the Border Patrol Police. Law enforcement […]

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JUN

Thailand’s “Ungrateful Child” Law and Why it Still Used Today

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Rebecca Kim

Thailand’s “ungrateful child law” isn’t the official name; it’s a media nickname for an old rule in the country’s Civil and Commercial Code that lets parents revoke gifts from children who show serious ingratitude, abuse, or neglect. It keeps drawing attention because wealthy family feuds and public breakups still put it back in the headlines. […]

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