Thailand Officially Enters Cold Season as Temperatures Begin to Fall
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– The Meteorological Department announced that Thailand entered the cold season on November 9th, 2026. The start is later than the usual mid-to-late October timing. – A relatively strong cold air mass from China is bringing cooler conditions and stronger winds to upper Thailand. The Northeast is expected to see the largest drop, of 3–5°C, […]
Thailand Officially Enters Cold Season as Temperatures Begin to Fall
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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul Opens Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2026 at ICONSIAM in Bangkok
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– Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul inaugurated the Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2026 at ICONSIAM in Bangkok, joined by Indian Ambassador Puneet Agrawal, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt and TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool. – A cultural troupe from the Indian Council for Cultural Relations and the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre […]
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul Opens Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2026 at ICONSIAM in Bangkok
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Thailand Proposes Tougher Driving Licence Rules for Foreigners, Ending Test Exemptions and Requiring Two Year Visas
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– The Department of Land Transport has published a draft that would remove current exemptions allowing foreigners with a valid foreign licence or International Driving Permit to skip training and testing when applying for a Thai licence. – Foreign applicants for a temporary two-year Thai licence would generally need a visa with at least two […]
Thailand Proposes Tougher Driving Licence Rules for Foreigners, Ending Test Exemptions and Requiring Two Year Visas
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Legal Corner: Arrested in Thailand? Here’s What to Do
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Your First 48 Hours are Critical. Navigating the Thai legal system can be a complex and intimidating experience, especially for non-Thai speakers who are unfamiliar with local laws and procedures. If you are a foreigner who finds themselves arrested in Thailand, you should immediately contact Anglo Siam Legal for expert legal assistance. Anglo Siam Legal […]
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Pattaya Mayor Joins as Host of Annual Kathin Ceremony at Wat Chong Lom in Naklua
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– Pattaya Mayor Poramese Ngampichet joined local officials and community members as a co-host of the 2026 Samakkhi Kathin ceremony at Wat Chong Lom on November 8th. – Large numbers of Buddhist devotees attended to make merit and support the temple. – Free food stalls operated throughout the event, with local residents, vendors and donors […]
Pattaya Mayor Joins as Host of Annual Kathin Ceremony at Wat Chong Lom in Naklua
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Pattaya Investigators Arrest 37-Year-Old Man on Warrant for Nighttime Theft From Koh Larn Temple After Buddha Statue Topknot Reported Missing
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– On November 7th, Pattaya City Police investigators arrested Mr. Chonthit, 37, from Sattahip, under a Pattaya Provincial Court warrant issued on November 6th for theft from a public place of worship at night and for damaging or passing a barrier protecting property. – The arrest took place at Wat Mai Had Krathing Thong, he […]
Pattaya Investigators Arrest 37-Year-Old Man on Warrant for Nighttime Theft From Koh Larn Temple After Buddha Statue Topknot Reported Missing
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Kenny G Headlines Closing Night of Free Pattaya International Jazz Festival as City Prepares For Chonburi Coffee on the Beach Event Next Weekend
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– The final night of the free Pattaya International Jazz Festival 2026 on November 7th featured world-renowned saxophonist Kenny G performing his signature songs to a large crowd on Pattaya Beach. – Supporting artists including Amp Saowaluck, WIM, 808 Band and Rattanakosin Breakin Crew also performed, reinforcing Pattaya’s position as an international tourism destination for […]
Kenny G Headlines Closing Night of Free Pattaya International Jazz Festival as City Prepares For Chonburi Coffee on the Beach Event Next Weekend
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Pattaya Investigators Arrest Two Transgender Women in High-Value Patek Philippe Watch Case Involving Chinese Tourist
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– At 12:30 a.m. on November 8th, Pattaya City Police investigators arrested. Mintra, 30, and Supakan, 24, in connection with a luxury Patek Philippe watch reported stolen from a Chinese tourist. – The victim, Mr. Wu, had filed a complaint on November 7th after two transgender women took his passport and a silver diamond-set Patek […]
Pattaya Investigators Arrest Two Transgender Women in High-Value Patek Philippe Watch Case Involving Chinese Tourist
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