Former Chinese premier Li Keqiang dies of heart attack
China’s Premier Li Keqiang takes an oath after he was re-elected for a second term during the sixth plenary session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall…
Thailand to bid to host 2028 World Pride
Thailand will bid to host World Pride in 2028, to reflect the country’s acceptance of and open mindedness regarding LGBT+ issues. Government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke quoted Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin…
Labour ministry to raise minimum wage to Bt400 max by December
The Ministry of Labour is considering raising minimum wages, which currently range from 328-354 baht per day, to a maximum of 400 baht, according to Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn. He…
Thai Government may not find funding for digital wallet
File photo : Move Forward deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakul The adjustments to the digital wallet scheme, as proposed by an ad hoc sub-committee, are an indication that the government is…
Partial lunar eclipse to be visible from Thailand on Sunday
A sequence of images of the moon taken during a total lunar eclipse in 2007.//Conrad Jung/Chabot Space and Science Center) People in Thailand will have an opportunity to witness a…
Second set of remains of Thais killed in Israel arrived in Bangkok Thursday
Seven bodies of Thai nationals killed in Israel arrived in Bangkok this morning (Thursday), on an El Al flight. They are the second set of victim remains to arrive, following…
Tighter security makes it harder to fly Thais out of Tel Aviv
Getting Thais out of Israel is becoming more difficult, after the Israeli government tightened up security in the country and at its airports, admitted a top Thai Airways International (THAI)…
New livery for THAI stewardesses
Thai Airways International (THAI) has introduced a new uniform for their female cabin crew members. The new outfit combines the essence of the Thai national identity and a commitment to…
54 Thais among 220 hostages being held by Hamas
A protest display outside UN headquarters in New York featuring pairs of shoes symbolizing each hostage, Tuesday.Photo : Emil Salman JERUSALEM – More than half the estimated 220 hostages held…
Ex-refinery sugar prices may go up by Bt4 per kilogram
background of sugar cubes The Ministry of Industry is considering increasing the ex-refinery sugar price by Bt4/kg, as proposed by sugar millers and sugarcane planters to cover increased production costs,…
Sri Lanka offers free visas to seven nations including Thailand
Colombo – Sri Lanka has approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from seven countries including Thailand to boost tourism and help revive its crisis-hit economy. Other countries are China,…
How Thailand’s seven-decade submarine dream hit the rocks and sank
The Royal Thai Navy’s dream of acquiring its first submarine in over seven decades has been shattered once again. Defense Minister Sutin Klungsang announced last Friday that the Thai government…