Update: Police takes in rider who hit a Korean pedestrian on Phaya Thai Road
The motorcyclist who hit and injured a Korean tourist while they were using a pedestrian crossing on Phaya Thai Road last week has been summoned for police questioning on Tuesday.…
Major Sugar Harvest Encounters Burning Challenges
Thailand’s sugar cane production is anticipated to rise in the 2024-25 crop year due to increased rainfall, but farmers will face strict regulations regarding the burning of harvested cane, according…
Thailand plans free trade agreements with all EU members
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced that the government plans to establish free-trade agreements with all European Union member states this year. She made this statement upon her return to Thailand…
Pollution hits the agenda
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has elevated the PM2.5 pollution issue from a national concern to a matter requiring collaboration among ASEAN countries. Upon her return from the World Economic Forum…
Ayutthaya High-Speed Rail Project Remains On Schedule
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will lower the roof height of the Ayutthaya High-Speed Rail Station to maintain the integrity of the original Ayutthaya Railway Station, following recommendations from…
Bangkok Port: A Promising Location for Casinos
The Transport Ministry has approved plans for an integrated entertainment complex at Bangkok Port. On Friday, Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit mentioned that his deputy, Manaporn Charoensri, had instructed the formation of…
Proposed Overhaul of Battery Tax to Incentivize Energy Efficiency
The Finance Ministry intends to propose a revision to the battery tax to the cabinet next month, shifting from a flat rate applicable to all battery types to a tiered…
Bangkok ranked as 4th most polluted city
Bangkok was ranked as the fourth worst city in the world for air quality last Friday, according to the latest data from Swiss-based IQAir, as toxic haze continues to impact…
Listed Banks Report 7% Growth in Net Profits Last Year
The banking industry experienced a milder net profit growth of 7% in 2024, reflecting the prevailing economic conditions in the country. This positive result was bolstered by a decrease in…
Mixed Impact of Trump Administration on Thailand
The “Trump 2.0” policies, which refer to strategies employed by the US president during his second term, are projected to affect various products, including computers, equipment and components, electronic devices,…