Mukdahan Airport Project Faces Uncertain Future
The future of the proposed Mukdahan Airport remains uncertain following statements from Thailand’s Ministry of Transport indicating that the project is currently not a priority due to concerns over...
Police investigate DJ’s killing linked to suspected mafia ties
On May 18, 2025, police in Thailand’s Kanchanaburi province recovered the body of a local disc jockey, whose disappearance days earlier had prompted a large-scale search. The victim, 36-year-old...
Indian Tourist Found Dead on Koh Samet Coast
A 49-year-old Indian tourist was found dead on May 17, 2025, near Ao Som on the southern coast of Koh Samet in Thailand, after his body, partially decomposed and...
Thailand urged to reform tourism as arrivals decline
Thailand is being urged to implement major reforms in its tourism sector following a notable drop in international arrivals, particularly from key East Asian markets, during the first quarter...
Thailand Tightens Rules on Foreign Student Short Courses
In a move to curb the misuse of student visas, Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) has implemented stricter regulations governing short-term study programs for...
Man Arrested in Bangkok for Smuggling Baby Orangutans
A 47-year-old man was arrested on the evening of May 15 in Bangkok’s Lat Phrao district for allegedly attempting to smuggle two baby orangutans into Thailand. Authorities believe the...
