Late and short cold season forecast for Thailand
This year’s cold season in Thailand is forecast to begin in early November, about two weeks later than usual, and is expected to end in late January, instead of late…
Court orders NACC to disclose findings in Prawit luxury wristwatch case
Thailand’s Supreme Administrative Court has upheld the Central Administrative Court’s decision to order the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to disclose to anti-graft activist Veera Somkwamkid details of its investigation into…
China and Thailand should expedite building of the China-Thailand railway
Chinese President Xi Jinping told Thai PM Srettha Thavisin, during their bilateral meeting in Beijing, that the two countries should accelerate construction of the China-Thailand railway and expand cooperation in…
From Wissanu to Pichit: The legal eagles keeping prime ministers out of jail
A combo photo shows Wissanu Krea-ngam (L) and Pichit Chuenban (R). In power for less than two months, the government of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has already run into legal…
Srettha touts advantages of “land bridge” project for Chinese investors
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says he has assured his Chinese counterpart, Li Qiang, that the land bridge mega project in southern Thailand will not only provide another shipping route, linking…
Foreigners killed, abducted or missing after Hamas attack
Scores of foreigners were killed, wounded or taken hostage after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7. The worst attack in Israel’s 75-year history killed more than 1,400 people, mostly civilians,…
Thais evacuated from Israeli warned about scammers
The families of Thai workers being evacuated from Israel are advised to beware of scammers, who may contact them through the Line application, claiming that they are accounting service providers…
Remains of Thais who died in Hamas attack returned to families
The remains of eight of the Thai nationals killed in the Hamas attack on Israel arrived at Suvarnabhumi international airport this morning (Friday). After a brief religious ceremony, they were…
Countdown begins for historic Nong Chompoo ruling
On October 31, a Criminal Court verdict will come down on a case that once captivated Thailand. If “Loong Phol” is set free, it can bring a trail-blazing defense strategy…
Greener approach to China’s Belt and Road Initiative needed – Thai PM
Thailand believes that a greener approach to the development of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is necessary for high-quality cooperation for common development and prosperity. Thailand intends to draw…
China’s Xi calls for efforts to fight cross-border crimes with Thailand
From L, Thai PM Srettha Thavisin, China’s President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan during an opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) forum in Beijing. Beijing…
Opposition to the government’s digital wallet scheme growing
Thai Pakdee Party leader Warong Dechgitvigrom files a complaint with the Auditor-General’s Office on Thursday. The government’s controversial digital wallet scheme is facing increasing opposition, with opponents seeking intervention from…