BANGKOK: The Revenue Department is seeking public input on a draft law that would require travellers of all nationalities flying out of Thailand to pay a departure tax of B1,000 per trip.
BANGKOK: The Revenue Department is seeking public input on a draft law that would require travellers of all nationalities flying out of Thailand to pay a departure tax of B1,000 per trip.
Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he is not worried about the opposition's no-confidence debate targeting 18 ministers, insisting all cabinet members are ready to respond. He noted it would be strange if no Bhumjaithai ministers were included and said weekly party meetings keep everyone informed. Anutin added that the opposition’s move is within its rights, though he questioned whether it has full parliamentary support after the Klaitham Party withdrew.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul defended the transfer of Ban Sang district chief Settiwat Wongleowut, saying it was required under flood emergency rules after the official had served five years in the same post. He denied any political motive, attributing the decision to the Interior Ministry permanent secretary and the Department of Provincial Administration Director‑General. Anutin urged the controversy to end so authorities can concentrate on ongoing flood relief in affected provinces.
Health officials in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district have warned residents to avoid using the Sai River for drinking or cooking after detecting arsenic and heavy metals above safe levels. The advisory covers five subdistricts and advises against consuming fish or other aquatic life from the river. Authorities urged vulnerable groups to take extra precautions and to monitor official updates.
A 33‑year‑old construction safety inspector died after slipping and falling into a moving crane cable drum at a hospital construction site in Bangkok’s Lak Si district. The heavy cable pulled him in, severing his body at the waist. Police are investigating the incident.
The first cohort of the King Prajadhipok Institute’s A-List Citizen Leadership Program presented seven community‑focused projects under the theme ‘Nothing Is Worthless’ at a recent ceremony in Bangkok. The projects ranged from turning agricultural waste into soil additives and adding value to local shallots, to creating youth income programs and reducing oyster‑shell waste. Participants collaborated with local communities, businesses, and government bodies across several provinces to turn overlooked resources into social value.
BANGKOK — 8 October 2026, iLaw director Yingcheep Atchanont has vowed to fight a defamation lawsuit filed by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, saying information he presented concerning alleged irregularities in the 2024 Senate election was based on evidence and witness accounts. Yingcheep said he plans to ask the court to summon documents, CCTV footage, telephone […]
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Thai authorities raided three Bangkok locations with eight agencies, uncovering around 600 companies possibly underpaying taxes linked to foreigners who obtained Thai citizenship. Officials warned that intentional tax evasion is a criminal offense punishable by up to seven years in prison. A hotline 1161 has been opened for the public to report tips.
Ayutthaya Historical Park announced that visitors can take photos and videos for personal social media use without paying any filming fee. However, any commercial filming, advertising, or income‑generating activity requires prior permission from the park. The clarification separates filming fees from the standard entrance fee to the monument.
A 30-year-old woman died after her motorcycle skidded on roadside gravel and she was thrown under a six-wheel truck in Chachoengsao. She and her 22-year-old friend were on their way to a job interview when loose stones caused the bike to lose control. The truck driver, delivering flood relief water, said he could not brake in time to avoid the accident.
