PM Srettha urges ASEAN to hike minimum wages
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said yesterday Thailand should not continue to use low labour cost as an incentive to draw foreign investments and urged ASEAN countries to work together to…
Nearly 300 Myanmar soldiers flee to India after rebel gains
Guwahati, India – Nearly 300 Myanmar soldiers crossed the border into India to flee an advance by armed insurgents fighting the country’s junta, an Indian paramilitary officer told AFP on…
PM confirms delayed launch of digital wallet scheme
PM Srettha Thavisin holds a press conference upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on January 9. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin confirmed today a delay to the launch of the “digital…
Contractor suspended for 3 days after fatal crane accident
The Highways Department has ordered a contractor, undertaking construction work on the elevated expressway project on Rama II Road in Bangkok, to suspend work for three days after a worker…
Experts urge policy rethink as elephant population boom sparks escalating conflicts
2023 was a bloody 12 months in the ongoing saga of human-elephant conflicts in Thailand, marking the sixth consecutive year of escalating incidents. Records for 2023 show a disconcerting surge…
Thaksin and digital wallet can converge to form political tsunami
If Pheu Thai needs one good reason why it should back down from its flagship electoral promise, the party does not have to look beyond the 14th floor of the…
Thick haze shrouds Bangkok and vicinity this morning
Bangkok and its vicinity are shrouded in a thick haze on Friday morning, as the amount of PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere has exceeded the standard threshold in 79 areas…
Two major lithium deposits discovered in Phang-nga province
Deputy Government Spokesperson Radklao Inthawong Suwankiri Two rich lithium deposits have been found in Phang-nga province, with potential for use in the production lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, Deputy Government…
Thai PM stays busy in Switzerland
Thai PM Srettha Thavisin shakes hands with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on the sideline of World Economic Forum in Switzerland.//Photo : Srettha’s X message Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has…
Guardians of five young suspects in murder of Sa Kaeo woman questioned
The parents and guardians of five boys, aged 13-16, who are accused of fatally assaulting a mentally-challenged woman on January 10th in Aranyaprathet district of Sa Kaeo province, were asked…
Fixing Thai education is not just a matter of money
When it comes to the budget for education, figures can be deceptive. Under the budget bill, which was debated in the House of Representatives last week, the Education Ministry has…
Bangkok Design Week 2024 unveils creative ideas for a livable city
Bangkok Design Week 2024 (BKKDW2024) returns for its 7th edition from January 27 to February 4, showcasing an extravaganza of creative works of art and design projects scattered across 15…