Thailand, IOM collaborate on int’l worker migration policies World

Thailand, IOM collaborate on int’l worker migration policies

Thai Minister of Labour Pipat Ratchakitprakarn has extended a warm welcome to Geraldine Ansart, Chief of Mission in Thailand at the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the delegation from IOM to Thailand, as both parties discussed the international migration of workers.
Thailand addresses aging population, declining birth rates World

Thailand addresses aging population, declining birth rates

The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has engaged in discussions to exchange opinions, seek solutions, and address the challenges of Thailand transitioning into an aging society and the younger generation's reluctance to have children.
Thailand seizes over 10,000 illegal vapes World

Thailand seizes over 10,000 illegal vapes

Thai authorities have arrested eight suspects and confiscated more than 10,000 e-cigarette and vaping devices in a raid at Number One market near Ramkhamhaeng University (Bangna Campus) in Bangkok.
Thailand ramps up safety for Songkran Festival World

Thailand ramps up safety for Songkran Festival

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has proposed an increase in the deployment of cutting-edge technology in order to ramp up safety measures for the upcoming Songkran Festival which is slated for April.
Thailand wants to boost investment cooperation with Australia, Laos ASEAN

Thailand wants to boost investment cooperation with Australia, Laos

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has met with leaders and representatives of enterprises of Australia and leaders of ASEAN member states at the ongoing 2024 ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne to boost investment cooperation of Thailand with Australia and other countries in the region.
Thai aviation sector bounces back World

Thai aviation sector bounces back

The resurgence of Thailand’s tourism industry over the past year has translated into substantial gains for airlines and tourism businesses listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), reported the local news site The Nation.
Thai police crackdown on major online gambling network World

Thai police crackdown on major online gambling network

Thailand’s Technology Crime Suppression Bureau police have announced the successful crackdown on a major illegal online gambling network, with more than 200,000 gamblers registered as members. They also seized assets worth about 320 million THB (8.9 million USD).
Thailand plans to amend surrogacy law World

Thailand plans to amend surrogacy law

Thai authorities are preparing to change the surrogacy law to help foreign couples access the service in the country, according to the Department of Health Service Support.
Thailand strives to be among top 10 global aviation hubs World

Thailand strives to be among top 10 global aviation hubs

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin unveiled a "Thailand Vision 2030" on March 1, with a commitment to promoting the country into a regional aviation hub by 2030, which can handle more than 150 million international passengers each year.