New challenges facing Thai workers evacuated from Israel
Hundreds of Thai workers have made it back home safely from Israel and more than 8,000 more have registered for evacuation. Being back home for many of them is, however,…
‘Friends’ cast ‘utterly devastated’ by death of Matthew Perry
The cast of “Friends” said in a joint statement Monday that they have been left “utterly devastated” by the sudden death of their co-star Matthew Perry. In their first public…
Twenty-six online scam suspects arrested
In raids on 21 locations in Bangkok and seven other provinces on Monday, police from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have arrested 26 suspects, including a number of Chinese nationals,…
China security minister in Myanmar following border clashes
File photo : The photo taken late on October 28shows a missile fired from a Myanmar military base in Lashio township, northern Shan State. //AFP Yangon, Myanmar – China’s public…
Sugar to be subject to price control in Thailand
At this week’s Cabinet meeting, a proposal from the Commerce Ministry to add sugar to the list of price controlled goods, was approved, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told reporters today…
Visa-free visits for tourists from India and Taiwan from November 10
The Cabinet agreed on Tuesday to exempt tourists from India and Taiwan from requiring an entry visa to say in Thailand for up to 30 days, effective from November 10…
Thai hostages in Gaza currently safe and well – Thai negotiator
Lerpong Syed, one of negotiators working for the release of Thais being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, confirmed today that they are safe and healthy. Speaking to Suthichai Yoon…
Digital wallet scheme may be delayed until next September : PM’s advisor
Pichai Chunhavajira, an advisor to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Disbursement of the Bt10,000 digital money under the “digital wallet” scheme may be delayed until next September, said Pichai Chunhavajira, an…
Panpree leaves for Qatar and Egypt seeking help for release of Thai hostages
Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara leaves Thailand today for a three-day visit to Qatar and Egypt, to seek help from the two governments in getting 22 Thais,…
Economist urges inclusion of nature in economic system
Professor Sir Partha Sarathi Dasgupta in an recent interview in The Wave, a business programme of Thai PBS World. In a world driven by the pursuit of economic growth, the…
Israel PM rejects Gaza ceasefire as ‘surrender to Hamas’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday a ceasefire in Israel’s war against Hamas “will not happen”, as the UN warned not enough aid was coming in to meet “unprecedented humanitarian…
The freedom to move: how Bangkok is improving its sidewalks
Bangkok is fully committed to transforming into a more pedestrian-friendly and healthier city, with City Hall and experts continuing their ongoing efforts to enhance sidewalks and associated infrastructure. Wissanu Sapsompol,…