Cold weather forecast for Bangkok tonight
People living in Bangkok will get a taste of cold weather tonight, when the temperature in the capital is expected is forecast to fall to 20oC, according to Dr. Royol…
Cabinet cuts excise tax on diesel by a baht per litre for three months
The cabinet agreed today to cut the excise tax on diesel by one baht per litre for three months, effective January 20 until April 19. Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat…
Expiry date for five controlled products extended to June 29
The cabinet agreed today to extend state price controls on five products until June 29, said Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke. The products are face masks, synthetic yarn (used in the…
National Teacher’s Day on four legs
Today is Thailand’s national Teachers’ Day, which falls on January 16 each year and not only children took the opportunity to pay respect to their teachers, but also K-9 recruits…
Appeals Court adds prison terms for police officer involved in fatal zebra crossing accident
The Appeals Court changed the prison term imposed on a non-commissioned police officer today from just one year and 15 days to ten years and two months for crashing his…
Digital wallet meeting postponed, pending NACC opinion
The Digital Wallet Committee has postponed today’s planned meeting, pending delivery of the National Anti-Corruption Commission’s (NACC) opinion on the scheme, Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said today. The secretary general…
Former agriculture minister denies any involvement in illegal pork trade
Former Agriculture Minister Chalermchai Sri-on categorically denied today that he had anything to do with the illegal importation of frozen pork, in which his personal secretary has been implicated. Somkiat…
Bangkok start-up aiming to change people’s recycling behaviour
Thai people are fond of lotteries, as over 61 percent of Thais regularly buy lottery tickets for the chance of winning a fortune. A Bangkok-based start-up is leveraging this liking…
The Central bank defends its decision to increase policy rate
File photo : Piti Disyatat, assistant governor of the monetary policy group The Bank of Thailand has defended the recent decision by the Monetary Policy Committee to maintain the policy…
Thunderstorms forecast for northern provinces today
Nine northern provinces of Thailand are experiencing thunderstorms, with strong winds and hail in some areas today, due to the westerly wind blowing from Myanmar over the northern region and…
Thai FM “invites” Israel’s ambassador to Thailand following her campaign last week
A campaign organized by Israeli Embassy in Thailand held on January 12.//Photo : Israel in Thailand FB The Foreign Ministry invites the Israeli Ambassador to Thailand to a meeting to…
ASEAN FMs to meet ahead of Luang Prabang meeting
Asean foreign ministers will meet on January 29 in Luang Prabang to discuss and agree on the bloc’s agenda for the rest of the year, according to the programs released…