Thailand’s Rental Wife Trend Raises Debate on Societal Impacts
Thailand’s burgeoning “rental wife” phenomenon, locally referred to as the "black pearl" trend, is drawing widespread attention and controversy. Popular in Pattaya’s red-light districts, this practice offers foreign tourists...
First LTMC Meeting to Address Transfer of Grey and Silver Lines to MRTA
On December 16, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Suriya Juangroongruangkit, will preside over the inaugural meeting of the Land Traffic Management Committee (LTMC) under Prime Minister...
U-Tapao Airport Seeks Flexibility Amid Railway Project Delays
Delays in constructing Thailand’s high-speed railway linking Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-Tapao airports have prompted U-Tapao International Aviation Company (UTA) to seek revised terms for its airport expansion plans....
Maya Bay Earns ISO Certification for Sustainable Beach Management
Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh Island has been awarded ISO 13009:2015 certification for its sustainable beach operation and management practices. The announcement was made on December 2 by...
Free Public Transport, Park Entry on National Father’s Day
Parents traveling with their children on Thailand's Purple, Blue, Yellow, and Pink electric train lines will enjoy complimentary fares on National Father’s Day, December 5. The announcement came from...
Dugong Deaths in Krabi Highlight Seagrass Crisis
Two more dugongs were discovered dead in the waters off Krabi Province in southern Thailand, raising the total number of dugong fatalities in the region to 15 over the...
