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House urged to act fast to end trafficking
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/03/2025
» Ten human trafficking victims who were rescued from a Chinese scam syndicate in Cambodia petitioned the House of Representatives to take urgent action to crack down on criminal networks operating along the border.
Visa-free stay in Thailand to be cut to 30 days
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/03/2025
» The period of visa-free stays in Thailand is set to be reduced from 60 days to 30 days as related authorities have agreed in principle to the move in an effort to curb the risk of illegal businesses exploiting the visa exemption scheme, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Thai Youth Drive Innovation for a Sustainable Future
Published on 17/03/2025
» The Ministry of Education, through the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), in collaboration with Starfish Education Foundation, has introduced the Future Youth Thailand initiative. This programme is designed to equip Thai youth with future-ready skills and 21st-century competencies through Pitching Season 1, a competition themed "Creative Learning Innovation."
Novo Nordisk and Bangkok Unite for a Healthier Future
Published on 17/03/2025
» To mark World Obesity Day 2025, Novo Nordisk participated in the Chula Obesity Day event, organised by Chulalongkorn University. As part of the session “How Cities and Partnerships Drive a Sustainable Future Against Obesity,” which aligned with the global theme “Changing Systems, Healthier Lives,” Thai authorities—including the Thai Health Promotion Foundation and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)—gathered to discuss the growing obesity crisis in Thailand and the role of public-private partnerships in addressing it.
Police colonel caught cheating in exam for administrative court judges
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/03/2025
» A high-ranking policeman has been caught red-handed cheating in an exam organised by the Administrative Court to select new judges.
Dentists ask police to arrest violent German patient
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 17/03/2025
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - A local dentist society has again asked police to arrest a German man they accuse of repeatedly assaulting their members in their clinics and damaging their equipment.
Nine-year-old Thai tattooist makes his mark
AFP, Published on 17/03/2025
» Wielding a cumbersome tattoo gun with his small hands swamped in surgical gloves, nine-year-old Napat Mitmakorn expertly inks the pattern of a fanged serpent on a man's upper thigh.
Rare live murals restoration
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 17/03/2025
» Since reopening the doors last year, the Dusit Thani Bangkok has been dedicated to honouring the legacy of its iconic predecessor while seamlessly blending heritage with contemporary elegance.
Lek Patravadi: The Visionary Who Revolutionized Thai Theatre and Took on Hollywood
Divyanshi Jain, Published on 17/03/2025
» Defying the NormsBorn on May 27, 1948, Patravadi Mejudhon, affectionately known as “Lek,” has been a transformative figure in Thailand’s performing arts scene. Her mother, Khunying Supatra Singhalaka, owned and operated the Chao Phraya Express Boat service, embedding a sense of cultural heritage in Patravadi’s upbringing.
NZAero Celebrates 88 Years of RTAF Excellence and Partnership
Published on 17/03/2025
» NZAero, a pioneering New Zealand aerospace firm, proudly joined the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) in commemorating its 88th Anniversary, an event that also celebrated over five decades of steadfast partnership and technological collaboration. The grand occasion showcased the RTAF’s rich history and modern capabilities, featuring aerial precision formations, skydiving displays, and an exhibition of historic and advanced aircraft.