The body of Nattapong Pinta, a Thai national kidnapped on 7 October in the kibbutz of Nir Oz, was found in Rafah. Israel returns the body of a Thai citizen kidnapped in Gaza on 7 October 2023 Tel Aviv, Israel — Israeli authorities have announced the return of the body of Thai citizen Nattapong Pinta,…
Municipal elections revealed the party’s inability to break the influence of patronage despite receiving 14 million votes in the general election. The People’s Party’s (PP) disappointing results in the 11 May municipal elections revealed its growing inability to overcome the country’s deeply entrenched patronage system. Analysts believe that the party faced serious difficulties in trying…
The spill occurred due to a storm during a transfer from a ship to a Thai Oil refinery Oil spill cleanup in Gulf of Thailand An oil spill occurred during oil transfer from the Singapore-flagged Phoenix Jamnagar at Thai Oil’s Sri Racha refinery in Chonburi Province, Thailand. The incident affected waters 13 kilometers offshore and…
Admiral declares navy readiness in response to Cambodian exercises near disputed island. The head of the Royal Thai Navy, Admiral Jirapol Wongvit, emphasized that the Navy is fully prepared to defend Thailand’s sovereignty. He stated that any invasion of Thai territory would be immediately repelled. The statement followed reports of planned live-fire exercises by Cambodian…
Herbal inhaler sales skyrocketed after appearing in Netflix series and with Lisa from Blackpink Thai herbal inhaler Yadom Hong Thai conquers the world The traditional Thai herbal inhaler Yadom Hong Thai is gaining popularity not only in Thailand but also abroad. This small but effective product has become a symbol of Thai soft power, attracting…
Thailand, February 9, 2025 – Five Thai citizens, released from captivity by Hamas, landed at Suvarnabhumi Airport. They received a heartfelt welcome from their families, alongside Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa and Israeli Ambassador Orna Sagiv. Maris highlighted the government’s steadfast commitment to supporting Thai workers overseas, recognizing their release as a result of dedicated diplomatic…
The government has implemented a “no-burn” measure to tackle air pollution, imposing penalties on those who violate it. Government spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub announced that the ban is a response to a prediction of stagnant air circulation lasting until February 3, which will aggravate the PM2.5 issue. To address pollution at its source, Mr. Jirayu, an…
On February 1, 2025, Deputy Government Spokesperson Karom Polpornklang declared that the government is enhancing security through a “Mobile Banking Cleanup” initiative aimed at eliminating mule accounts involved in financial crimes. With the new regulations, the name on mobile banking accounts must align with the owner of the registered SIM card. Banks will alert users…
This week, Thailand observes Makha Bucha Day, a Buddhist holiday on the full moon of the third lunar month. In 2025, it falls on Wednesday, February 12. Makha Bucha honors the occasion when 1,250 of Buddha’s disciples spontaneously came together to receive his teachings, which encompass the essential principles of Buddhism: refrain from evil, engage…
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has begun her official visit to the People’s Republic of China, reaffirming the 50-year diplomatic and economic relationship between the two countries. For 12 years, China has been Thailand’s primary trading partner, with investments surpassing $100 billion.Prime Minister Paetongtarn engaged with President Xi Jinping to highlight the long-standing diplomatic and…