Thai police arrest abbot on charges of stealing donations as temple rescues people ostracized by HIV fears. The former abbot of Wat Phrabat Namphu in Lopburi province, Phra Alongkot, was defrocked on Tuesday after being arrested on multiple charges, including embezzlement, police said. The temple had long been considered a refuge for people living with…
Toyota has launched electric songtaews in Pattaya for testing ahead of mass production of electric Hilux pickup trucks by 2025 Toyota Motor Thailand has launched a public transport pilot project in Pattaya featuring nine all-electric Hilux Revo pickup trucks. The initiative demonstrates the Japanese automaker’s growing efforts to compete with Chinese companies, which have significantly…
An unusual film festival was held in Thailand: chairs were set up in front of graves in a cemetery, and films were shown on a screen from 7 pm to midnight. In the province of Nakhonratchasima in the northeast of Thailand, a unique event attracted public attention. According to Thai media, the local Chinese cemetery…
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 build-up of forces is linked to Phnom Penh’s refusal to withdraw troops from the disputed Mum Bay area after clashes The Thai authorities intend to strengthen their defences after Cambodia refused to withdraw troops from the disputed border area. Thai Defence Minister Pumtham Veachai announced the government’s determination to defend the country’s sovereignty and…
Thai banks are introducing a 1 per cent dynamic currency conversion fee when paying with Thai bank cards abroad or on foreign online marketplaces. Credit card holders issued in Thailand will be charged a 1 per cent fee for conversion to foreign currency when paying in baht abroad or on online shopping sites registered outside…
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…
A 26-year-old Russian man with a mental disorder has been arrested and is in hospital custody after invading the Phuket provincial governor’s office building. Thai police have detained and taken a 26-year-old Russian man with a mental disorder to hospital, where the man is in protective custody. The Russian man broke into the Phuket administration…
Despite the ban on e-cigarettes, Thailand has seen a rise in the number of young vapers, raising serious concerns among experts and the general public. Targeted advertising is to blame for the rise in young e-cigarette users. Vapes look harmless, are cutely painted in bright cartoon colours and come in enticing flavours and fragrances. However,…
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…
