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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

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

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.

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TEST YOURSELF: Changes coming to airports

Problems remain at Bangkok's airports, but passenger charges are increasing.

Bangkok Post

Singapore sought exclusivity deal over Taylor Swift concerts in south-east Asia, Thai PM alleges

Srettha Thavisin claims promoter told him Singaporean government offered ‘subsidies’ of $2m-$3m a show

The Guardian - UK

As Thailand’s Thaksin goes free, questions about his political future loom

Ex-prime minister’s release caps period of reconciliation between his populist movement and conservative establishment.

Al Jazeera

Jailed Thai Ex-PM Thaksin Set To Be Released Sunday

Jailed former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is expected to be freed on parole early Sunday, just six months after his dramatic return to the kingdom from 15 years of self-imposed exile.

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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

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

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

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

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.

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US and China representatives to meet in Bangkok for talks

US and Chinese representatives are expected to meet in Bangkok, Thailand to address tensions and maintain strategic communication between the two countries.

Bangkok Post

Uni students need English to graduate

University students must have their English language skills tested and meet Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) standards before they can graduate, said the government.

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At least 17 people killed in explosion at Thai fireworks factory

Photos by rescue workers show debris and body parts after the blast in a remote area.

Bangkok Post

PM2.5 to spike in Bangkok

Bangkok residents have been told to expect rising levels of PM2.5, which forecasters at the Pollution Control Department have said will continue to worsen until Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

End 2-5pm booze ban say restaurateurs

Restaurateurs have asked Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to end the ban on alcohol sales in the afternoon because visitors are complaining.

Bangkok Post

PM wants electric mass transit to cut PM2.5

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin vowed to promote electric mass transit to help solve the air pollution problem in Chiang Mai.

The Independent UK

Thai prime minister says visa-free policy for Chinese visitors to be made permanent in March

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says his country and China will soon implement visa-free entry for each other’s citizens

Bangkok Post

Thailand, China to share permanent visa-free scheme

Thailand and China will implement a reciprocal visa-free scheme for their citizens, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

PM Srettha worth B1bn and a James Bond car

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his wife have declared wealth of 1.02 billion baht, including a James Bond Aston Martin DB5, 314 million baht in property and 131.05 million baht in gems and jewellery.

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