Privy councilor Wirat Chinvinijkul removed
Wirat Chinvinitkul has been removed as a member of the Privy Council by a Royal Command of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn. The Royal Command which was counter-signed by Gen…
Thai exports in January rise to highest in 5 years
Thai exports rose steadily with export value in January fetching over US$ 20 billion, or 17.6%, the highest in five years, according to the Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC). The…
DNP: Wild tiger population in Thailand increases
Thailand has been successful in its effort to increase wild tiger population, especially in Huay Kha Khang wildlife sanctuary, the National Parks, Wildlife and Plants Conservation Department (DNP) deputy director-general…
Man killed in road accident, body dragged 25 km away
A 69-year-old man killed in a road accident while riding a bicycle on Phahonyonthin road in Lampang’s Thoen district and his body was dragged 25 kilometres away before being pulled…
Inflation rises for eighth consecutive month in February
Consumer price index (CPI) or inflation rate increased for the eighth consecutive month to 0.42% in February, according to the Commerce Ministry’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO). The increase…
Phatthalung police hunt highway rock-throwing gang
The police in Phatthalung province are hunting for a gang of youths suspected of hurling rocks at six vehicles on Asian Highway on Friday night (March 2). Drivers of six…
Thailand to watch US President Trump’s new trade barriers closely
Thailand is now watching closely possible impact on its exports after President Donald Trump announced he would impose steep tariffs on imported steel and aluminium that has sparked outraged threats…
Applicant for driving licence must show medical certificate
The new transport regulation requiring applicants for driver’s licence to show medical certificate has taken effect on March 1. According to the director of the Department of Land Transport Mr…
Lab facility to be set up for hatching of sea turtle eggs
Park officials at Mu Ko Similan marine national park in Phang-nga has set up a lab facility for the hatching of 108 sea turtle eggs found on the beach of…
Isoc urged to drop charges against human rights defender and media outlet
The Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) has been urged to drop defamation charge against a human right defender who talked about his legal fight involving the alleged torture in military…
Krabi airport to close runway for repairs at night
The Krabi airport management has notified its contractor to send a team of engineers to the airport for discussion on how to repair cracks on the runway on Monday (March…
School teacher Preecha to be probed by teachers council’s ethics panel
The Teachers Council of Thailand, or Khurusapha, will set up an ethics panel to investigate Kanchanaburi school teacher Preecha Kraikruan following his arrest by police in connection with the 30-million…