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วันที่ 12 มี.ค.64 ที่สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติ พล.อ.ประยุทธ์ จันทร์โอชา นายกรัฐมนตรีและรมว.กลาโหม กล่าวขอโทษสื่อมวลชน หลังจากที่มีกระแสดราม่า ฉีดสเปรย์แอลกอฮอล์ใส่นักข่าว ว่า ไม่ได้เจตนา ปกติก็เล่นกับสื่อแบบนี้อยู่แล้ว ซึ่งวันหน้าก็จะไม่ทำอีก และจะรักษากติกาซึ่งกันและกัน ก็ขอโทษแล้วกัน

เมื่อถามย้ำว่าจากเหตุการณ์ดังกล่าวได้มีการวิพากษ์วิจารณ์ ไปทั่วโลก นายกฯจะทบทวนพฤติกรรมหรือไม่ พล.อ.ประยุทธ์ ย้อนถามด้วยน้ำเสียงฉุนว่า

"แล้วใครหละเอาไปเผยแพร่ ผมก็เล่นกับท่าน เพราะฉะนั้นต่อไปนี้ ก็จะไม่ล้อเล่นกันอีก จบ"

28/07/2020

Temples, national parks, and some entertainment and attraction venues have signs at their entrances advertising a higher price for foreigners than local Thais. Often, this is advertised discretely in Thai numbers instead of Roman numbers. Sneaky sneaky! =)))

https://thai24.news/dual-prices-farang-price/

Is it true that foreigners are heavily subjected to the Thai dual price system? There...

28/07/2020

Thai Immigration officials are warning foreigners on short-term visas that they must make arrangements to leave the country before September 26. A visa amnesty in place as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic was recently extended until that date, but it looks like authorities want to make clear there will be no further extension, except in the case of illness or other mitigating circumstances.

https://thai24.news/aliens-are-advised-dont-overstay-in-thailand-after-sept-26/

Thai Immigration officials are warning foreigners on short-term visas that they must make arrangements to...

28/07/2020

The automatic extension of stay in the Kingdom, which was to expire on July 31, is now renewed until Sep. 26, according to government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul.
https://thai24.news/renews-visa-amnesty-for-foreigners-stucked-in-thailand/

Thai Government finally extended the amnesty for foreigners’ stay in Thailand amid the global coronavirus...

02/07/2020

Thailand’s tourism sector would lose 47 billion USD due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the UN Conference on Trade and Development
The tourism sector has drafted a travel bubble plan for foreign travelers to make up for the losses. The three-phase plan is slated to start in August, with 1,000 tourists per day across five provinces.
https://thai24.news/covid-19-may-cost-thai-tourism-sector-47-billion-usd/

02/07/2020

1,420kg of methamphetamine found hidden in a trailer truck in Narathiwat https://thai24.news/1420kg-of-methamphetamine-found-hidden-in-a-trailer-truck-in-narathiwat/

Two men have been arrested and 1,420kg of crystal methamphetamine found hidden in a trailer...

02/07/2020

The “travel bubbles” will cover countries at low-risk of Covid-19 contagion, while the tourists would be allowed to travel on specific Thai routes or itineraries booked through small agencies https://thai24.news/foreign-tourists-will-be-allowed-back-into-the-country-in-august/

The Thailand travel bubble scheme will open in three phases.In the first phase, tourist numbers...

02/07/2020

Honestly, more logical decision would be to enforce checking of age - Online alcohol sales ban in Thailand
https://thai24.news/online-alcohol-sales-ban-in-thailand/

“Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the sale of beverages online has increased and there were...

02/07/2020

Soapy massage salons in Bangkok are throbbing again with activity as customers return in hordes to enjoy the care of masseuses that they were denied during the months-long lockdown https://thai24.news/soapy-massage-shops-slide-back-into-business/

The fifth phase of the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions came into effect on July 1,...

02/07/2020

By “New Normal Rules” each bar and restaurant should to cooperate with social distancing or provide partitions and limit tables to parties of five. All musicians required to wear face masks except for vocalists. Visits to a number of downtown bars and venues found face shields, social distancing and limits on table seating. Wich looks unbelievable for most of Bangkok bars who weren’t care held to the same standard. Therewith a little to no social distancing observable. Same as politely ask intoxicated patrons not to stand up and dance
https://thai24.news/bangkok-night-life-reopening/

Wednesday was the new Friday last night as Bangkok’s bars swung back to life with...

02/07/2020

Tourism Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said the possibility of the ‘travel bubble’ with Australia would focus marketing efforts towards ‘high-end visitors’ looking for luxury holidays. https://thai24.news/thailand-welcoming-rich-australian-tourists/

02/07/2020

Announced alternative quarantine accommodations to people who returned to Thailand

People returning from foreign countries must be detained and observe any possible symptoms for 14 days at the state quarantine facilities or at the Alternative State Quarantine hotels, where guests are responsible for the cost themselves
https://thai24.news/announced-alternative-quarantine-accommodations-to-people-who-returned-to-thailand/

The Ministry of Public Health has joined hands with private companies to provide Alternative State...

17/06/2020

A woman suspected of murdering her father and cutting off his ge****ls before fleeing the scene on June 16 was arrested while she walking on a street around 2:30 am in Bangkok on Wednesday
https://thai24.news/a-bangkok-woman-has-been-arrested-after-allegedly-murdering-her-father-and-cutting-off-his-ge****ls/

A woman suspected of murdering her father and cutting off his ge****ls before fleeing the...

17/06/2020

Thailand’s battered restaurant sector had two reasons to celebrate Monday as the country further eased its coronavirus restrictions. Bangkok’s many eateries, which reopened in May after being shut down for more than a month, are allowed to serve alcoholic drinks again, and there is no longer a curfew constraining late-night dining

https://thai24.news/thai-restaurants-on-thin-ice-despite-return-of-alcohol-sales/

Thailand’s battered restaurant sector had two reasons to celebrate Monday as the country further eased...

17/06/2020

Thailand plans to reopen its door under its travel bubbles proposal to business travelers and professional workers but foreign tourists remain excluded
https://thai24.news/thailand-reopen-only-for-business-travelers-and-investors/

As Thailand continues to record zero local transmission in 23 consecutive days, Deputy Prime Minister...

17/06/2020

Travel bubbles for general tourism will not become fact anytime soon, and the first people to benefit are likely to be working professionals and people attending international meetings, senior officials said on Wednesday https://thai24.news/travel-bubble-is-not-full-scale-tourism-but-not-yet-in-thailand/

Gen Somsak Roongsita, secretary-general of the National Security Council and head of the government’s committee...

17/06/2020

Thailand’s tourism industry accounts for up to 17 percent of the country’s GDP, which is why it is crucial for the country to implement strict measures so it can reopen to tourists. How is it now in Thailand?
https://thai24.news/how-is-it-now-in-thailand/

Thai dancers wearing face shields, touchless payments at malls, and armies of disinfectors spraying surfaces....

03/06/2020

The Cabinet will consider allowing a Songkran break in July this year, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, said on June 2 https://thai24.news/government-planning-songkran-compensation-holidays-for-july/

The Cabinet will consider allowing a Songkran break in July this year, in lieu of...

03/06/2020

During the coronavirus pandemic, hundreds of thousands of the 2.8 million foreign workers in Thailand legally returned to their home countries after losing their jobs when their employers ran into economic hardships https://thai24.news/thailand-allows-migrant-workers-until-jul-31-to-work-in-thailand/

The Thai cabinet has approved visa extensions until July 31 for about 1 million migrant...

03/06/2020

In Thailand the conditions are particularly inhumane. Temperatures in the prisons regularly reach life-threatening levels. Foreign prisoners who are unaccustomed to the high temperatures in Thailand regularly suffer a variety of serious and life-threatening illnesses
https://thai24.news/the-conditions-in-thai-prisons-as-to-simply-call-it-hell/

03/06/2020

Activities were held on Wednesday for people in all walks of life to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday
https://thai24.news/thailand-celebrate-queens-birthday/

03/06/2020

Cinemas were among the venues ordered to shut after the government announced a state of emergency to contain the spread of Covid-19 on March 26 https://thai24.news/thai-cinemas-will-be-checked-for-safety/

Cinemas were among the venues ordered to shut after the government announced a state of...

03/06/2020

CHATUCHAK without foreign tourists, who still not allowed to enter the country, the more than 11,000 vendors must rely only on local trade https://thai24.news/thai-market-reopens-but-business-is-still-very-slow/

Chatuchak Market sells clothing, furniture, antiques, books and being a big part of the beating...

03/06/2020

Foreigners with work permits will be allowed to return once the aviation rules change although spouses and families are not included in the stipulation.
https://thai24.news/foreigners-with-work-permits-will-be-allowed-to-return-to-thailand/

20/05/2020

Last month’s dip is the 11th straight month that domestic car sales shrank after over two years of growth, according to the Bangkok Post, and the reason is of course Covid-19. In March, auto sales slid 41.74% year-on-year https://thai24.news/thailand-car-sales-drop-65-in-april/

It’s very much expected that new cars won’t be flying off showrooms in the current...

20/05/2020

The central bank lowered the policy rate by 25 basis points to 0.5 per cent on Wednesday (May 20), by a 4-3 vote, the third cut in its last four meetings. Of 24 analysts in a Bloomberg survey, 21 correctly predicted the decision, with the rest expecting no change.
https://thai24.news/thailand-cuts-key-rate-for-third-time/

The Bank of Thailand cut its benchmark interest rate for the third time this year...

20/05/2020

Head of the Department of Employment (DOE) Suchat Pornchaiwiseskul said there had been more than 1,500 complaints in the past three years about overseas job postings, involving payments to recruiters of more than 100 million baht (3.14 million USD) https://thai24.news/online-recruitment-scams-warns-against-thailand/

20/05/2020

Under new guidance from deputy permanent secretary of culture Yupha Thawiwattanakit Bowon, love scenes, fight scenes and any acts involving close contact cannot be filmed for health and safety reasons. Meanwhile, all members of the cast and crew must be screened on arrival, with spaces clear and well-ventilated with no more than 50 production members working on the project, all of whom must wear masks.

18/05/2020

From May 17 film crew to start production with 50 people from all sections in the filming studio and must have space for people to eat individually.

https://thai24.news/film-tv-productions-in-thailand-going-back-to-life-from-may-17/

Finally from May 17 the Government of Thailand has approved the proposal by the National...

08/05/2020

Ministry of Public Health will hold a meeting with the Ministry of Finance to discuss measures to help Thai traditional massage
https://thai24.news/finance-ministry-to-discuss-ways-to-help-traditional-massage-practitioners/

The Ministry of Public Health will hold a meeting with the Ministry of Finance to...

08/05/2020

Thai farmers sign up online for COVID-19 payout
https://thai24.news/thai-farmers-sign-up-online-for-covid-19-payout/

Online registration is now open for farmers to receive payouts to mitigate disruption to their...

08/05/2020

The meeting of the National Climate Change Policy Committee chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan via a video conference and the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) stressed the importance of solving the global warming problem in general as it affects ecology
https://thai24.news/thailand-prepares-to-submit-action-plan-on-global-warming/

All governments have been working together to solve the climate change problem that affects humankind....

07/05/2020

“In the past 24 hours, officials have reported 104 cases of public gatherings and 699 cases of people leaving their residences after the start of curfew”
https://thai24.news/some-people-are-already-tired-with-long-curfew/

The number of people violating the night curfew has risen after the government eased lockdown...

07/05/2020

Bangkok’s BTS commuters advised to avoid rush hours for social distancing
https://thai24.news/bangkoks-commuters-advised-to-avoid-rush-hours-for-social-distancing/

Bangkok’s Skytrain (BTS) commuters were strongly advised on Thursday to avoid rush hours and observe...

07/05/2020

Visitation Thailand prisoners in video calls on LINE due COVID-19
https://thai24.news/visitation-thailand-prisoners-in-video-calls-on-line-due-covid-19/

Ms Watcharin Jaengsawa lives too far away to visit her boyfriend, who has been at...

07/05/2020

Thailand CP Group planning to open Seven-Eleven stores in Cambodia in 2021
https://thai24.news/thailand-cp-group-planning-to-open-seven-eleven-stores-in-cambodia-in-2021/

Charoen Pokphand Group, a Thailand conglomerate and operator of Seven-Eleven convenience stores in the country,...

07/05/2020

Second phase of easing restrictions in Thailand coming soon

https://thai24.news/thailand-covid-19-situation-continues-to-improve-second-phase-of-easing-restrictions-coming-soon/

07/05/2020

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has celebrated its 60th anniversary by launching three special publications for free download. The campaign encourages travelers to share memories using to keep the spirit of travel alive when people are forced to stay home and endure social distancing
https://thai24.news/tourism-authority-of-thailand-tat-has-celebrated-its-60th-anniversary/

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has celebrated its 60th anniversary by launching three special...