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Flood woes caused by dam overflow in Suphan Buri province

Many households and low-lying areas located along the Tha Chin River, in Thailand’s central province of Suphan Buri, are submerged after excess water overflowed the spillways of the Krasiao Dam into the already swollen waterway. Described as the worst in the province in a decade, provincial officials attributed the current...
Central bank, TBA suspend credit, debit cards following suspicious deductions

The Bank of Thailand and the Thai Bankers’ Association (TBA) have suspended the credit and debit cards of many customers who complained that money had been deducted from their accounts for transactions which they had not undertaken. They said that they had investigated the complaints and have initially found that...
Human resources and inequality, main issues needing serious attention

Thailand needs to develop its human resources, improve the quality of its education, and get serious about addressing the inequality gap, says economist, Dr. Somjai Phagaphasvivat. He said that dealing with these issues is the long-term solution for the Thai economy. “What has been problematic for a really long time,...
Survey – 60% of Thai people believe country not ready to reopen to foreign arrivals

A recent opinion poll shows that 60% of Thai people surveyed do not agree with the November 1st reopening of Thailand to vaccinated foreign travellers without quarantine, saying that the country is not yet ready because less than 70% of the population have been vaccinated. On the other hand, the...
Villages near Phu Tub Berk mountain placed under COVID lockdown until end October

The Phetchabun provincial governor has ordered two villages, next to Thailand’s famous mountain resort of Phu Tub Berk, closed to all outsiders from Monday until end of this month after several villagers were found to be infected with COVID-19. The resort, which is a popular among city dwellers who like...

Influential musician Bruce Gaston passes away at the age of 74

Truckers threaten strike if diesel prices are not pegged

Judgement day for Paiboon Nititawan, protector of junta-sponsored Constitution

Oil prices climb to highest in years as COVID recovery, power generators stoke demand

Myanmar opposition welcomes ASEAN’s junta snub, wants summit invite

Lalisa and Bocelli opening acts for Thailand’s post-COVID era

Influential musician Bruce Gaston passes away at the age of 74

Truckers threaten strike if diesel prices are not pegged

Judgement day for Paiboon Nititawan, protector of junta-sponsored Constitution

Oil prices climb to highest in years as COVID recovery, power generators stoke demand

Myanmar opposition welcomes ASEAN’s junta snub, wants summit invite

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October 16, 2021

The Ambassador: H.E. Jyri Järviaho of Finland

October 14, 2021

The Ambassador : H.E. Dato’ Jojie Samuel Ambassador of Malaysia to Thailand

October 6, 2021

Be unapologetic, but still kind – Thanphuying Sirikitiya Jensen

October 2, 2021

The Ambassador – H.E. Georg Schmidt Ambassador of Germany to Thailand

September 29, 2021

Coronavirus Outbreak Update

Survey – 60% of Thai people believe country not ready to reopen to foreign arrivals

A recent opinion poll shows that 60% of Thai people surveyed do not agree with the November 1st reopening of...

October 17, 2021

Nakhon Si Thammarat quiet after being declared a COVID-19 “dark red” province
- October 16, 2021
Sinopharm and Moderna vaccines available for advance bookings at Chulabhorn Royal Academy
- October 16, 2021
U.S. to lift curbs from Nov. 8 for vaccinated foreign travelers – official
- October 15, 2021
From Covid to cancer: High hopes for ‘versatile’ mRNA
- October 15, 2021
More Moderna, Pfizer vaccines to be procured by Thammasat University, private hospitals
- October 15, 2021

Judgement day for Paiboon Nititawan, protector of junta-sponsored Constitution

A Constitutional Court ruling due to be issued on Wednesday (Oct 20) holds the key to the political future of the ruling...

October 18, 2021

Pirapan Salirathavibhaga: The ruling party peace-broker tipped for PM candidacy
- October 15, 2021
Former red-shirt leader Jatuporn released on bail by Thai Appeals Court
- October 14, 2021
Thailand’s October 14, 1973 student uprising commemorated
- October 14, 2021
Pheu Thai party sacks two dissident MPs
- October 12, 2021
Thai police charge Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit with lèse majesté
- October 12, 2021

Myanmar’s envoy to UN vows to continue and seek support for democratization of the country

Myanmar's envoy to the United Nations, Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun, has vowed to continue in the post and to carry...

The ambassador said they will do their best to make demands and appeals to save the lives of innocent civilians.

October 7, 2021

Myanmar’s economy has plunged even deeper into a recession pit
- October 2, 2021
Myanmar Report: Death of the independent press
- September 25, 2021
Myanmar’s NLD expects to retain its UN credentials
- September 12, 2021

Pirapan Salirathavibhaga: The ruling party peace-broker tipped for PM candidacy

Former justice minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga is making waves in the ruling Palang Pracharath Party after being appointed as advisor to...

Pirapan may be a newbie in Palang Pracharath, but his political career began more than two decades ago when he was first elected as a Bangkok MP in 1996.