El Niño and the climate-change sword hanging over Thailand
The devastation caused by wildfires in Hawaii recently could be a wake-up call for Thailand. The death toll had reached 106 as of Wednesday (August 16) and it is expected…
Ten best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Bangkok
For decades, vegetarian dining in Bangkok was synonymous with rice and curry dishes crafted from tofu, soy protein, and additives. However, a rapid transformation occurred almost overnight. Chefs embraced creativity,…
United Thai Nation party joins Pheu Thai coalition
Photo : The United Thai Nation spokesman Akaradej Wongpitakroj The United Thai Nation party announced today (Thursday) that it will join the Pheu Thai-led coalition and vote for Pheu Thai’s…
City Hall suspends construction of Bangkapi flyover after fatal accident
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has ordered the suspension of work on the construction of a flyover at Bangkok’s Bangkapi intersection, after a fatal accident late last night (Wednesday) in…
Ranger killed, four injured in explosion at house in Narathiwat
A para military ranger was killed and four others were injured when an improvised explosive device, hidden in a house, was remotely detonated as they entered. The incident took place…
Democrats want to know who they would be voting for as PM
File photo : Acting Democrat leader Jurin Laksanawisit The Democrat party wants to know who Pheu Thai’s nominee for prime minister will be before making a decision whether to vote…
Art is an adventure – Atjima Jaroenchit
As you step inside “The Color Blue Dream”, an art exhibition by Thai female artist Atjima Jaroenchit, you will be immediately notice the sound of crashing waves in the background…
Kanoon and Durian join K-9 customs department team
Kanoon (standing) and Durian The Customs Department has recently introduced two new four-legged officials, whose duties include the detection for narcotics and other contraband. Director General Patchara Anuntasilpa said his…
FDI in Thailand for first 7 months drops 20% year on year
Thosapone Dansuputra, director general of the Business Development Department Foreign investors have pledged to invest in various projects in Thailand to the tune of 58.9 billion baht during the first…
Actress among those implicated in illegal import, distribution or use of cyanide
Actress Preechaya Pongthananikorn, aka “Ice Actress Preechaya Pongthananikorn, aka “Ice”, is among a group of about 40 people implicated by the Industrial Works Department in a complaint filed with the…
Pink Line monorail victim of fake news
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has denied, as a fake news report, that it conducted a trial run for the Pink Line monorail system on August 15…
New species of snake found in Peru named after Harrison Ford
Scientists working in Peru have named a new species of snake after Harrison Ford in honor of the “Indiana Jones” actor’s support for conservation work. The 40 cm (16 inch)…