With opposition to overtourism rising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the prime minister to seriously consider the nation's carrying capacity, while some have suggested collecting a 300-baht tourism tax in a bid to solve the problem.
Residents were evacuated from the area near chemical warehouses in Rayong's Ban Khai district after a fire broke out and explosions were heard on Monday.
The acting national police chief has suspended deputy chief Surachate Hakparn and four subordinates accused of involvement with an online gambling network, according to a source familiar with the case.
Authorities are ramping up their crackdown on foreign criminals who arrive as tourists and use Thailand as their base for crimes.
Thailand is prepared to accept 100,000 refugees fleeing fighting in Myanmar after rebel forces seized control of Myawaddy, a border town opposite Tak's Mae Sot district, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara.
Thailand is steering a plan for a joint-visa programme with six Asean countries that together hosted about 70 million tourists last year.
Deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn turned himself in to police to answer charges of money laundering, just hours after investigators got a warrant for his arrest on Tuesday.
Airports of Thailand (AoT) has introduced Grab taxi services at Suvarnabhumi airport to give passengers more choices to get to and from their destinations.
