Thai economy navigating a maze of challenges
The government recently sent a letter to the Council of State, its legal advisor, seeking its opinion on the proposed 500-billion-baht borrowing plan to fund the digital wallet scheme. The…
Taiwan seeking answers over hit and run death in Bangkok
Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry has instructed its representative in Bangkok to investigate a car accident, in which an injured Taiwanese tourist was allegedly denied medical treatment by a hospital and died…
Myanmar junta arrests two more journalists: outlet
Yangon, Myanmar – Myanmar junta authorities have arrested two journalists in night raids, their outlet said on Wednesday, as the military cracks down on independent media. Since toppling Aung San…
Four still missing in seas off Jomtien Beach in Sattahip
Emergency workers, including ten divers and jet ski-riders, scoured the waters off Jomtien Beach in Sattahip district of Chon Buri on Tuesday night, looking for four people who are reported…
Democrats cut ties with their 77-year past: what’s next for Thailand’s oldest party?
The Democrat Party has reached a crucial turning point in its 77-year history, having elected a new leader amid infighting that has sparked an exodus of senior figures. Chalermchai Srion,…
Move Forward MP sent to prison for six years on lèse majesté charges
Move Forward MP for Bangkok, Rukchanok Srinork, was sentenced to six years in prison on Wednesday, after she was found guilty by the Criminal Court of lèse majesté and violations…
UN calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Biden warns Israel is losing support
People search through the rubble of damaged buildings following an Israeli air strike on Palestinian houses, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Rafah…
Gulf Energy CEO remains Thailand’s richest man for 5th consecutive year
File photo : Sarath Ratanavadi, CEO of Gulf Energy Sarath Ratanavadi, CEO of Gulf Energy, Thailand’s third largest energy producer, is Thailand’s richest man for the fifth year in a…
PM outlines measures to tackle formal indebtedness
The government is now focusing on tackling the country’s formal debt problem, totalling about 16 trillion baht or 90% of GDP. This form of indebtedness is affecting about five million…
Seven police transferred pending investigation of rape and bribery allegations
Seven Pathum Thani provincial police officers have been transferred to inactive posts at the provincial police command, pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations that they raped a drug…
Cabinet approves visa exemption for Japanese businessmen
File photo : Deputy Government spokesman Kharom Phonpornklang The Cabinet agreed today to exempt Japanese businessmen making business trips to Thailand, of no longer than 30 days, from requiring a…
Last three orangutans smuggled into Thailand set to return to Indonesia
File photo : The photo taken in 2017 shows two orangutans that were smuggled into Thailand from Indonesia. Thailand will repatriate next week the last three orangutans, smuggled into the…