Investigating the reasons for the suicide of a Thai woman, the Thai police arrested a Russian citizen providing services for trading on the foreign exchange market. A Russian national who ran a company that provided customers with intermediary services for trading on the foreign exchange market has been arrested in Pattaya for payment services without…
Investments will go towards safety, roads, tourism, and job creation in various regions. Thailand’s transport infrastructure will receive 56 billion baht in investments to improve safety and connectivity between regions. The initiative, funded by a nationwide economic stimulus package, aims to create new jobs, support the tourism industry, and stimulate the country’s economic growth. Thailand’s…
A Thai weightlifter from Isan won Olympic silver in Paris and plans to use the prize money to build a house for his father. A Thai weightlifter from Isan won Olympic silver in Paris and plans to use the prize money to build a house for his father Thai weightlifter Tirapong Silachai, known as “Fang,”…
In places where the Thai New Year Songkran celebrations take place, a complete ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol for the entire holiday period is being imposed in Thailand. During the Thai New Year celebrations – Songkran festival to be held next month, Thailand is introducing strict rules banning alcohol in places of…
The Japanese corporation will stop producing cars in Thailand and focus on electric vehicles in other countries. Japan’s Suzuki Motor Corporation announced Friday that it will stop producing cars and trucks in Thailand and close its Rayong car plant by the end of 2025. The decision comes amid sluggish sales in the country and the…
A woman jailed for more than eight years, 43 years in all, for distributing critical audio recordings of Thailand’s king. Thailand is preparing to release Anchan Prelert, 69, who was sentenced to 43 years in prison for insulting the monarchy on Wednesday, after more than eight years behind bars, thanks to a series of royal…
After dismantling unauthorised cell towers and cross-border cables, Thai authorities have begun seizing Starlink terminals to fight cybercrime. In a comprehensive effort to combat cybercrime, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MoDES) and other relevant agencies have collaborated to seize 58 sets of Starlink satellite communication equipment that were intended for fraudulent use. ICES…
Monk charged with embezzlement of HIV hospice funds and money laundering after resigning as church rector. Luang Phor Alongkot, a Buddhist monk known for founding a hospice for people living with HIV/AIDS in Thailand, was arrested in Bangkok on Tuesday on charges of misusing donations intended for the project. Luang Phor Alongkot, also known as…
Thailand is preparing a massive cash handout to stimulate the economy, with the Cabinet approving a project to hand out 500 billion baht through digital wallets. The Cabinet has approved a 500 billion baht project to stimulate Thailand’s economy through digital wallets, clearing another hurdle to fulfilling a vital promise of the ruling Phea Thai party, Reuters reported, citing a…
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…
