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…
Survivors tell of tragic losses in firecracker factory explosion
Two people, happy to have survived a massive blast at a firecracker factory in Suphan Buri province on Wednesday, say they are sad over the loss of many of their…
Singapore transport minister resigns over corruption charges
Singapore’s Minister for Transport and Minister-in-charge for Trade Relations S. Iswaran (centre L) leaves the State Court in Singapore on January 18.//AFP Singapore’s transport minister has resigned his post after…
Where going to school is a daily adventure
For children on an island off the southern province of Ranong, going to school has become a daily adventure. For years, they have had to ride improvised rafts and wade…
House passes seven clean air bills in their first readings
Following their debate yesterday, the House of Representatives passed seven air cleanliness bills in their first readings, by 443 votes with one abstention. The seven bills were proposed by government…
Srettha touts “Land Bridge” project at Davos, seeking Adani Group support
Photo : Srettha’s X account Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin makes his government’s “land-bridge” mega-project in southern Thailand a key selling point while attending the World Economic Forum in Davos. In…