Thai Railways to boost passenger numbers at U-Tapao Airport. The rail network connecting the capital’s three airports is essential to developing an aviation hub in the Eastern Corridor, underscoring its strategic importance for regional growth. Operators in Thailand’s tourism sector highlight that a well-developed rail network is crucial for reaching U-Tapao Airport’s planned capacity, as…
Thailand’s demand that Myanmar stop polluting its rivers underscores the importance of regional cooperation and should reassure the audience that their environmental concerns are recognised and valid. Residents of the northern provinces are suffering from toxic substances from mines in the neighbouring country, which threaten their health and livelihoods, encouraging the audience to feel empathy…
The impending climatic phenomenon, which has been intensifying since October, threatens to reduce rice yields and cause water shortages in various regions. Thailand is preparing for a serious climatic phenomenon: a Super El Niño is expected to intensify in the Kingdom this October and is forecast to last until the start of the 2027 rainy…
NACC inspections identify violations in the excavation and filling of soil around villas and roads, verifying the legality of the work and ensuring the proper use of licenses. The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) in Phuket Province has initiated a project to identify areas of corruption risk, with a particular focus on excavation and fill projects…
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…
The Thai government has allowed 42,000 refugees from Myanmar to work in the country to help alleviate a labour shortage. The Thai authorities have approved a set of measures aimed at employing foreign nationals temporarily residing in special shelters for refugees from Myanmar. The decision was made at a cabinet meeting on August 26 and…
Motorists will be able to test drive 96 kilometers of the Bang Yai-Kanchanaburi highway for free from August 29 to September 10, courtesy of the King’s Cup. The M81 highway, from Bang Yai in Nonthaburi Province to Kanchanaburi, will be toll-free from August 29 to September 10, as the Highways Department of Thailand has decided…
Shinawatra said she wanted to return to government on Friday following the Constitutional Court’s ruling on the controversial case. Suspended Thai Prime Minister Peathongtarn Shinawatra expressed confidence that she will soon return to office, she told a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, expressing hope that she will resume government work as early as Friday, when the…
Authorities are preparing for heavy rains due to the monsoon, intensified by a storm in the South China Sea. Thai authorities are preparing for increased rainfall caused by a tropical storm forming in the South China Sea. The Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) has put government agencies on high alert, instructing them to monitor…
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…
