Household debt this year expected to increase to 91.4% of GDP
Thailand’s household debt is expected to soar to 16.9 trillion baht, or 91.4% of GDP, by the end of this year, with the value of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the…
Two more ‘pet’ lions sighted in Pattaya
Residents of a housing estate in Pattaya have been seeking help, after their foreign neighbour purchased two lions as pets, one of which gets loose and wanders around the neighbourhood.…
My next destination is Government House : Pita
Pita waves as he returns to parliament today after Constitutional Court cleared him of charges concerning iTV shareholdings. Former Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat told the media, on his…
Three people to be charged with owning a lion without a permit
The National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department will initiate legal action against two Thais, a Sri Lankan and a Ukrainian for being in possession of and moving a lion…
iTV does not owe ฿2.8Bn in unpaid concession fees – Supreme Court
The Supreme Administrative Court upheld the ruling of the Administrative Court today, dismissing the lawsuit, filed by the secretariat of the Prime Minister’s Office, demanding 2.8 billion baht in unpaid…
Thai Fiscal Policy Office forecasts 2.8% GDP growth this year
Thailand’s economic growth this year is expected to be about 2.8%, largely due to increasing exports and tourism. This compares favourably against 1.8% GDP growth last year, according to Pornchai…
“Curve of Secrets” scuba diving attraction unveiled in Trang
Trang province has introduced an underwater attraction for SCUBA divers, called the “Curve of Secrets” at Waen Island, where visitors have the opportunity to enjoy the rare and untouched beauty…
German president begins official visit to Thailand
Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier began his official visit to Thailand today, at the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who hosted a welcoming ceremony at Government House, which included…
Baan Tham Suea: a tranquil retreat near Bangkok
Children from Baan Tham Suea leap into the waters of the Phetchaburi River.//Photo : Baan Tham Suea Facebook Just a leisurely two-hour drive south of bustling Bangkok lies a hidden…
Saksayam Chidchob: Will share concealment verdict halt political comeback king?
File photo : Saksayam Chidchob While a court case ousted Saksayam Chidchob as transport minister in the previous government, his formidable political networking skills mean there’s a good chance he…
15 people on a fishing trip rescued from capsized boat off Koh Kut
Fifteen passengers and crew from a boat engaged in a fishing trip, about 16 miles from Koh Kut in the Gulf of Thailand, were safely rescued after their vessel capsized…
Cool weather and winds forecast in central, north and northeast tomorrow
Temperatures in Thailand’s north-eastern, northern, eastern and central regions, including Bangkok and its vicinity, are forecast drop by another 1-6oC tomorrow, as a result of a strong cold front which…