The scandal ridden ‘rice pledging’ scheme is trending on social media again in Thailand, following Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai’s much criticised eating of decade-old rice, from the Yingluck government…
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The scandal ridden ‘rice pledging’ scheme is trending on social media again in Thailand, following Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai’s much criticised eating of decade-old rice, from the Yingluck government…
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Chiang Mai – The Independent Press Council of Myanmar (IPCM) was launched yesterday on World Press Free day in the presence of Myanmar journalists in exiles and their international colleagues….
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The new cabinet agreed today to peg the pump price of diesel at not more than Bt33/litre, to cut the electricity price by 19.05 satang per unit for households using…
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Thai anti-human trafficking police have arrested an American who fled a 25-year jail sentence in the United States for kidnapping, sex trafficking and other crimes, officers said Tuesday. Selva Delano…
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Newly-appointed Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said today that he is not worried over reports that that former PM Thaksin Shinawatra has met with representatives of Myanmar’s opposition groups. Thaksin acted…
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Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said today that the rice from the controversial rice pledging scheme of the Yingluck Shinawatra government, which has been stored in a warehouse in Surin province…
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Three Thai nationals found guilty of drug possession and trafficking were given life imprisonment and a fine of 80 million Riel (about Bt723,000) by Phnom Penh Municipal Court yesterday, according…
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Newly appointed Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin has a pile of hot potatoes waiting for him in his in-tray. The public is waiting impatiently for him to act on the…
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says that he has not even entertained the idea of dismissing Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput or of amending the Bank of Thailand Act to…
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The recent adverse comments by the leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, about the Bank of Thailand (BOT) has sparked a hot debate on the independence of the…
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Two defence volunteers and two civilians were injured in a motorcycle sidecar-mounted bomb explosion in front of Tha Phraya Sai Dam in Muang district of the southernmost province of Narathiwat…
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While southern Thailand might be synonymous with pristine beaches, water sports, bars, and bustling tourist scenes, Phatthalung offers a contrasting paradise for those in search of calm. This lesser-known province…
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The second shipment of about 250 tonnes of cadmium slag was transported from a warehouse of the J & B Metal in Muang district of Samut Sakhon province to Tak…
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A female motorcyclist sustained serious injuries when she and her bike fell through a cable duct manhole, after she crashed her bike into an unlit steel barrier on a road…
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It’s estimated that Bangkok boasts around 200 Italian restaurants. Nestled among them is one which has recently opened in Soi Saladaeng. Its proprietor, Manuel Palacio, prefers to label it a…
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(May 6, 2024) Today’s heat index is extremely high, reaching ‘danger’ levels with temperatures around 40 degrees Celsius (which may feel like 47°C). The Health Department advises the public to…
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The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is awaiting an explanation from domestic airline Nok Air, following complaints from some passengers of flight delays, leaving them stuck on the aircraft…
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More than 300 Muay Thai enthusiasts from 21 countries have applied to learn the martial art at the official launch of the “Amazing Muay Thai Master Class in UK 2024”,…
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(Reuters) – Israeli authorities raided a Jerusalem hotel room used by Al Jazeera as its office after the government decided to shut down the Qatari-owned TV station’s local operations on Sunday, an Israeli official…
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The paper factory in Muang district of Samut Sakhon province, which has been on fire since Saturday, and its surrounding areas have been declared a disaster zone by the provincial…
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has come to the defence of Pheu Thai party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra over her harsh criticism of the Bank of Thailand. She had claimed that the…
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Additional charges are to be field against the management of the Win Process company in Ban Khai district of Rayong province, following a fire at a warehouse, in which chemicals…
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Clambering hand-over-hand, sweat dripping into his eyes, a durian labourer expertly slices a cumbersome fruit from a tree before tossing it down to land with a soft thump in his…
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The reservoir behind Pasak Jolasid Dam in Lop Buri province is drying up, with water only filling 15% of its capacity, sufficient for consumption and agriculture for about four months….
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Known as the Shinawatra family’s most trusted lawyer, Pichit Chuenban has now been appointed to the Pheu Thai-led government despite lingering doubts over his eligibility for political office. Critics say…
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Southeast Asia is a treasure trove of many cultures. The region’s rich diversity can be seen in many of its time-honored cultures and traditions but many of these are rarely…
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Fire fighters are still struggling to control the blaze, almost 12 hours after fire broke out at a paper factory in Samut Sakhon. The factory, which belongs to the Hiang…
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Thailand’s three armed forces fired separate 21-gun salutes in honour of HM the King on Coronation Day today. The Royal Thai Army’s First Artillery Battalion of the First Artillery Regiment…
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Weakening baht sends Thai rice exports for the first quarter of this year up by 19.4%, from 2.06 million tonnes last year to 2.46 million. The export value for the…
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Pheu Thai party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra has blamed the statutory independence of the Bank of Thailand (BOT) from government control for being an obstacle to the government’s efforts to address…
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has ordered the suspension of construction work on electrical ducts at the mouth of Lat Phrao Soi 49, until the Metropolitan Electricity Administration (MEA) has…
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Manila, Philippines – Catholic bishops in the Philippines are pitching in to seek divine relief from the extreme heatwave scorching the country, instructing their flock to recite special prayers for rain…
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Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko said Thailand’s OECD membership will attract private investment and encourage domestic reforms that can overcome the middle-income trap. In her special article, “Is the OECD…
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Thai PM Srettha Thavisin has offered to organise a friendly match between legends of two popular Premier League football teams: Liverpool and Manchester United. He pitched the idea during a…
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Jiraporn Sindhuprai, a fast-rising political star from a famous red-shirt family, has been promoted to the Cabinet as the new PM’s Office minister, in Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s first government…
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Beginning with a bang, gasps and many musical numbers, Bangkok University’s rendition of the hit 1975 Broadway musical Chicago will debut at the Big Mango’s M Theatre on May 10….
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Thailand’s inflation rate for April increased by 0.9%, which is the first rise in seven months, with the expectation that the rate of inflation in the second quarter will increase…
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Fujikawaguchiko, Japan – Work has begun in a small Japanese town to erect a barrier blocking views of the country’s most famous sight, Mount Fuji, after locals complained of bad behaviour by…
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Today is World Press Freedom Day. Thailand also celebrates this important day designated by the United Nations. This year, the UN theme is dedicated to the importance of journalism and…
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A man died today after falling through the temporary cover over a manhole into a 15-meter deep electrical duct on Ladprao Road in Bangkok. Rescue workers took about half an…
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said today that he entered politics not because he aspired to become prime minister, but to improve the quality of life of the Thai people. For…
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will feature in a one-hour talk show, starting on May 11, on the Channel 11 and MCOT broadcast stations, to explain to the people his government’s…
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The opposition Move Forward party has repeated its call for the Constitutional Court to hold an enquiry session in the party’s dissolution case, to allow the party to present witnesses,…
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Wednesday’s fires at warehouses containing chemical and industrial waste in Phachi district of Ayutthaya may have been set by arsonists, as one of the warehouses caught fire previously and evidence…
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Throughout world history, adult fingerprints have always been in younger people’s revolutions. Examples of manipulative attempts include the infamous rebellion in China where youngsters went violently after their seniors including…
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The House Committee on Industry plans to file a petition for an amendment to the law to include jail terms for operators of factories that illegally dump industrial or chemical…
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In this ever-changing world, many people are overwhelmed by uncertainties and fears. Competition at work, rampant layoffs, finances, parenting, friendships and pandemic concerns can all spark tension, leaving people feeling…
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The Finance Ministry is mulling the option of increasing the capital of the state-run Bank of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) by 10 billion baht, before the government borrows from…
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Recently replaced health minister, Dr Cholnan Srikaew, has described as groundless reports that he lost the position in the recent cabinet reshuffle because he failed to control senior ministry officials….
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Chulalongkorn University has been ranked as the best university in Thailand and the 117th best among 739 universities in Asia, according to the Asia University Rankings 2024. This year’s position…
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Industrial Works Department Director General Jullapong Thaveesri announced his resignation at a meeting of the House Industrial Affairs Committee in parliament on Wednesday. Jullapong was invited by the House committee…
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A warehouse, storing toxic chemicals and industrial waste in the Phachi district of Ayutthaya, caught fire yesterday evening, forcing the evacuation of patients from the district hospital and people living…
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Washington, United States – What does Joe Biden have to say about the rowdy student protests against Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza that have rocked American college campuses in recent…
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The small boy bobbed up and down with excitement as a young vendor carefully packed the Tuk Tuk-shaped cookie he’d convinced his mom to buy for him into a specially…
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Foreign Minister-designate Maris Sangiampongsa said today that he did not feel pressure in taking office from Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara, who recently resigned, as he is a veteran diplomat and had already…
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Los Angeles, United States – Clashes broke out on Wednesday at pro-Palestinian demonstrations on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles, as dozens of universities around the United States…
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Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn offered his assurance today that workers in all occupations across the country will receive a 400-baht minimum wage from October 1. Today, May 1, is International…
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The Constitutional Court has agreed to extend the deadline to May 18 for the Move Forward party to submit its defence against the Election Commission’s (EC) application to the court seeking…
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A nine-month-old cat has become famous in Thailand recently, after video clips showing him strolling among passengers at Suvarnabhumi International Airport went viral. The cat is now known among Thai…
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration sent ten additional fire trucks and about 30 firefighters to Samut Sakhon province this morning, to help a fight fire in the yard of a scrap…
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May 17, 2024: Just hours left before arguably the most solid proof that football transcends national borders leaves a foreign club that considers him to be their king. German Jurgen…
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Chiang Mai is ranked as having the world’s second-worst air pollution today, following Kathmandu in Nepal, while Bangkok is ranked fifth, according to the IQAir website, which measures air quality…
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Microsoft will open its first regional data centre in Thailand, the tech giant said on Wednesday, as it looks to boost availability of cloud services. The news comes a day…
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Weeks of speculation on the impending Cabinet reshuffle ended with the publishing of the new list of ministers in the Royal Gazette on April 28. Within a few hours of…
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Phuket Island was the second province former PM Thaksin Shinawatra chose to visit after being freed on parole from three corruption charges in February. Thaksin was seen strolling on the…
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Thai workers have little to celebrate on Labor Day this year, with the government’s promised wage hike nowhere in sight. They will have to wait until at least October for…
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The Air Force is demanding 3 billion baht in compensation from Airports of Thailand (AOT) for the proposed use of the Kantarat Golf Course, which is located between the airport’s…
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The sharp depreciation of the baht in recent weeks has revived the debate on the short-term prospects for the Thai currency. The baht fell below the threshold of 37 to…
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Electricity consumption in Thailand peaked at a new high of 36,699.9 megawatts at 9pm on Monday night, according to Veerapat Kiatfuengfoo, spokesman for the Energy Ministry. He said that power…
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Progressive Group boss Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit announced in parliament today that he will continue his campaign, urging members of the public to apply for senatorial candidacy, in defiance of the Election…
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Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara bade farewell to Foreign Ministry officials today, after resigning as foreign minister. A number of officials were seen gathering and taking photos with him in the main hall…
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The first shipment of 258 tonnes of cadmium slag, from Samut Sakhon and Bangkok, has safely arrived at a temporary staging point belonging to the Bound & Beyond Company in…
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For the past six months, the Foreign Ministry under Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahindra-Nukara has been working day and night to raise the regional and international profile…
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Former ambassador Maris Sangiampongsa is tipped to become new foreign minister, replacing Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, who resigned on “a matter of principle” after he was removed as deputy prime minister in…
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The number of “super-hot days” has been increasing every year in Thailand, culminating in double the rate of heatstroke deaths this year. Global temperatures have been on the rise since…
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The first nominee for Supreme Administrative Court president to be rejected by the Senate, Vishnu Varunyou faces an uncertain future at the top court that he first joined over two…
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Voice TV has announced it is shutting down after 15 years in operation, ending an era for a broadcaster described as the main media voice of the politically powerful Shinawatra…
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An investigation has been ordered by the governor of Uthai Thani province to find those responsible for the burning of a harvested rice field and grassland in Muang district which…
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Thai central bank governor has insisted that political pressure won’t force his hand to make its interest rate independently, according to CNBC. The proof is in the pudding,” Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput told…
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The Sheikhul Islam Office, the office of the Muslim spiritual leader of Thailand, has urged the faithful in Thailand to pray for rain on May 4th. In a letter addressed…
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While it has been widely known for a long time that the Thai military is heavily involved in business and commercial interests, the anatomy of businesses under the control of…
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Thai human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa was sentenced today to another two years and 20 days imprisonment, to run consecutively, after being found guilty by the Criminal Court on lèse…
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Security officials recommended today that people avoid travelling near Narathiwat’s Sungai Kolok district, after insurgent attacks wounded four officers and damaged an army vehicle. The attacks occurred as special forces…
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Over 30 people died of heat stroke in March and April this year, with a 65-year-old man thought to have died from heat stroke in Ban Bueng district of Chon…
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Officials from the Ministry of Industry, the Pollution Control Department and other agencies will start moving the first lot of 270 tonnes of cadmium slag from Bangkok to Tak province…
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin today says he will take responsibility for the consequences of his decision to remove Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara from the position of deputy premier, which was followed by…
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The Industrial Works Department has been instructed by the Industry Ministry to deal decisively with an industrial waste treatment facility in Ayutthaya province, which is accused of allowing toxic chemicals…
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Thailand’s hopes for the first AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand 2024 championship were dashed when it lost to Iranian champions 4-1 in the final yesterday. Despite the loss, both Iran…
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Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara says that he has resigned from his ministerial position, stating that he wishes to “uphold his principles”, without offering any further explanation. His resignation comes as…
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The first cabinet reshuffle under the Srettha Thavisin administration has officially been announced this morning (Sunday). Here are the new comers. Pichai Chunhavajira – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of…
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Officers from the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) and officials from the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) raided illegal Bitcoin mining operations at a vegetarian shelter and a warehouse in Samut…
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The auditor-general has been asked by Democrat party-list MP Phisit Li-atham to examine and advise the government on its plan to implement the digital wallet scheme. In a letter to…
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A Royal Decree was issued Saturday, announcing Cabinet reshuffle which saw the departure of four cabinet members and the entry of six newcomers and the shuffling of some cabinet posts….
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Southeast Asia is a treasure trove of many cultures. The region’s rich diversity is clearly seen in many of its fascinating cultures and traditions, many of which are now sadly…
Read MoreThai PBS World interviewed Manuel Palacio, a Spanish restaurateur with extensive experience in the food and beverage industry. As a globetrotter, he shares his perspective on why he finds only…
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Director General of the Department of Industrial Works (DIW), Jullapong Thaveesri, was reprimanded by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin today, during his visit to Ban Khai district of Rayong province to…
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On CEOWORLD magazine’s list of “World’s Best Countries To Visit In Your Lifetime 2024”, Thailand is ranked top, according to Government Spokesman Chai Wacharonke. The ranking is based on feedback…
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Water levels in 27 reservoirs in the north-eastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima have dropped to about 40.61% of their full capacities, or only a combined 494.16 million cubic metres, due…
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Art enthusiasts in Bangkok rejoice! One of Thailand’s prominent collectors, Sermkhun Kunawong, is set to open the doors to his private collection on May 4, transforming it into a stunning…
Read MoreThai PBS World‘s Walk A Tif talks to Vincent Leow, a renowned Singaporean artist best known for art that challenges socio-political norms. He is currently an artist-in-residence in Bangkok. All…
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