The Latest Breaking News from Srettha Thavisin

Rama II Road blamed for Hua Hin's decline

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered the Transport Ministry to speed up the construction along Rama II Road, after an online survey found congestion along the road is putting tourists off the resort town of Hua Hin.

Bangkok Post · Feb 27, 2024

PM unhappy with Suvarnabhumi queues

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is still not happy with the long queues and lengthy waits at Suvarnabhumi International Airport's immigration control, prompting him to order officials to step up efforts to address the problem.

Bangkok Post · Feb 27, 2024

Hotels, Flights Booked Out As 'Swift Effect' Hits Singapore

The "Swift effect" is about to hit Southeast Asia but Singapore has left some of its neighbours seeing red while it profits from a Taylor-made tourism boom as the star's only stop in the region.

International Business Times · Feb 26, 2024

Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra to be freed on Sunday

Despite being granted parole, Thaksin could face further legal troubles over charges for insulting the monarchy in 2015.

Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2024

Jailed Thai Ex-premier Thaksin To Be Freed Sunday: PM

Jailed former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra will be freed on Sunday, the kingdom's prime minister has said, just six months after returning from 15 years of self-imposed exile.

International Business Times · Feb 17, 2024

Thailand sees Chinese tourism soar as visa requirement dropped

Less bureaucracy and more flights are luring Chinese visitors back to Thailand in a boost to the tourism industry.

Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2024

Thailand and Australia to consider visa waivers

Thailand and Australia have agreed to consider the possibility of introducing a mutual visa exemption scheme for travel and business activity between the people of both nations.

Bangkok Post · Feb 15, 2024

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra Granted Parole, Possible Release This Weekend

Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra has been granted parole after serving time for corruption charges, marking a possible reconciliation in Thai politics.

Top News · Feb 13, 2024

Air Force to give up Don Mueang golf course

The air force has agreed to give up its Kantarat Golf Course located between runways of Don Mueang Airport and allow access to some of its other properties for the development of state projects, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

Bangkok Post · Feb 11, 2024

Chinese-made elephant pants face import ban

The Customs Department has been told to ban Chinese imports of elephant-patterned pants as the pattern's copyright has now been registered, the Commerce Ministry said on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 5, 2024