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Thailand Updates Visa Rules With Country-Specific Categories
Thailand has restructured its visa system with country-specific categories, extending 30-day visa exemptions to 59 nations including India and all EU members, while assigning others to 15-day exemptions or Visa on Arrival. The new rules tak
Thailand Moves to Resolve Thap Lan Park Boundary Dispute
Thailand's Natural Resources Ministry is moving to resolve a long-standing boundary dispute at Thap Lan National Park by creating designated community land-use zones for residents who farmed the area before it was protected. A government co
Education Loan Fund Warns Borrowers of Legal Action for Missed Payments
Thailand's Education Loan Fund warns borrowers in restructuring programs that missing six payments will terminate their agreement and trigger legal action, with penalties reinstated as debt.
PM Receives British Princess Royal on State Visit
Thailand's prime minister and Britain's Princess Royal discussed strengthening bilateral ties during an official state visit, covering youth development, STEM education, and health security cooperation between the two nations.
Asia's Largest HYROX Fitness Competition Comes to Bangkok
Over 22,000 participants are expected to compete in Asia's largest HYROX fitness event, coming to Bangkok August 13–16, 2025 at Siri Kiti National Convention Centre.
Princess Royal Meets Thai Prime Minister at Government House
The Princess Royal meets with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at Government House. Source: UK in Thailand https://www.facebook.com/share/1D8cdFjEFJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Thailand Launches MEGA HALAL Bangkok 2026 Trade Hub
Thailand inaugurated MEGA HALAL Bangkok 2026 on July 16, bringing together 1,200 companies from 22 countries to establish the nation as Southeast Asia's halal trade hub.
European Private Sector Eyes Thai Mega-Projects via PPP
European companies are seeking to invest in Thailand's major infrastructure projects including rail systems, ports, and airports through public-private partnerships, the Transport Ministry confirmed following discussions with EU-ASEAN busin
Legislator Challenges Parliament Speaker Over 122-Day Record
Bangkok legislator Phandil Nuamchim disputed Parliament Speaker Sophon Saram's claim of a record 122-day work achievement, noting that 10 of the 14 bills cited were government resubmissions rather than new legislation.
Bangkok Debates Government Aid for Nightclub Fire Victims
Bangkok authorities are providing financial aid to victims of a July 12 nightclub fire, but public debate has erupted over whether taxpayers should fund compensation that critics argue should come solely from the venue's operators.
Lamphun Market Vendor Wins 6 Million Baht Lottery Jackpot
A fried banana vendor at Ban Sam Market in Lamphun's Pa Sang district won the 6 million baht first prize in the July 16 government lottery draw with ticket number 639214.
Chanthaburi Winner Claims 12 Million Baht Lottery Prize
A Chanthaburi resident won 12 million baht in the Government Lottery on July 16, claiming both first-prize tickets after letting the Jid-Rid mascot select the numbers.