British BASE jumper dies in Pattaya after parachute fails to open
A British base jumper tragically lost his life when his parachute failed to open after leaping from the 29th floor of a Pattaya condominium. The incident, which occurred yesterday at…
PM 2.5 in several Bangkok districts reach orange level.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has issued a warning about a surge in fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5), which will cause at least 17 districts in Bangkok…
Home Pro sets 30 Billion Baht for expansion
SET-listed Home Product Center, the company behind HomePro, a home decor and improvement store, has announced plans to invest 30 billion baht between 2024 and 2028. The investment aims to…
Hong Kong signs trade framework MOU
The Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) and the Thai Hong Kong Trade Association (THKTA) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral trade between the two…
December exports rise 4.7%, year on year but less than forecasted
Customs-based exports in Thailand continued to rise for the fifth consecutive month in December, showing a 4.7% increase compared to the same period the previous year, according to the Commerce…
Bangkok to Vientiane train services to start in April
The Bangkok-Nong Khai train service operated by the State Railway of Thailand is set to be extended to reach Vientiane in April. The Department of Rail Transport announced that trains…
Foreign firms selling Baht Denominated bonds are facing stricter rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Thailand has opened up a public consultation period to gather feedback on proposed amendments and draft regulations related to the sale of newly…
New business registrations at a 10 year high
In 2023, Thailand experienced a significant increase in new business registrations, reaching over 85,000 and with a total capital of 560 billion baht. This surge in registrations can be attributed…
Thailand military to put 54 service dogs up for auction in Pak Chong
People often wonder about the criteria, conditions and rationale behind the auctioning of these service dogs. Here are some answers. The military dogs being auctioned are not rejects, rather they…
Saudi Arabia to start selling alcohol after 70 year ban
Saudi Arabia has said it will open a shop in Riyadh selling alcohol to a select band of non-Muslim expats, the first to open in more than 70 years. The…