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…
Labour minister withdraws wage issue from cabinet for review
Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has withdrawn the minimum wage issue from cabinet consideration for a review with the national tri-partite wage committee, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday. He…
Greying Thailand: Retirement paradise for foreigners
Thailand is seen by many foreigners as a retirement paradise, a view supported by the country’s ranking among the 10 best countries in which to spend a retirement. So, what…
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From left : Panit Vikitset, Anchalee Vanich Thepbutr, Thanawat Phukaoluan Several senior Democrat party members have now tendered their resignations, following the departure of former Democrat party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva…
Children should stay indoors, use face masks outside as PM2.5 remains high in Bangkok
The Medical Services Department is advising parents to avoid taking young children outdoors due to the excessive levels of PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere of many areas of Bangkok and…
Myanmar overtakes Afghanistan as world’s biggest opium producer: UN
This photo taken on February 3, 2019 shows a farmer working at an illegal poppy field in Hopong, Myanmar Shan State.//AFP Myanmar became the world’s biggest producer of opium in…
Family of five drown in the Mun River in Surin
Five family members drowned in the Mun River in Thailand’s north-eastern province of Surin on Monday evening, after they reportedly went to collect sand for use in the construction of…
Tourism vs conservation: The controversial cable car plan dividing Thailand
The government has revived controversial plans to build a cable car in Phu Kradeung National Park, a hidden gem whose pristine mountains have long been accessible to hikers only. While…
Bars can stay open until 6am on New Year’s Day
All pubs and bars across the country will be allowed to stay open until 6am on January 1st as a special case to promote tourism, Traisuree Traisoranakul, spokesperson of the…