Thailand’s Digital Boom: Content Creators Take Center Stage as Online Ad Spend Soars
Move over, traditional television—Thailand’s digital revolution is in full swing. The country is experiencing a meteoric rise in online content creators, with numbers expected to reach an astonishing 3 million…
Thai Q4 GDP grows 3.2% y/y, below forecast
Thailand’s economy grew 3.2% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to official data released on Monday. This growth was below the expected 3.9% increase, as forecasted by analysts…
Red smog levels in Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan
On Sunday at noon, Bangkok experienced the highest level of PM2.5 air pollution in the country, with a concentration of 94.2 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³), according to the Geo-Informatics…
Call for Improved Safety at Bangkok Pedestrian Crossings
Authorities are being urged to enhance safety measures at pedestrian crossings in Bangkok, particularly near schools and hospitals, as these locations have been identified as high-risk areas for accidents. Chamaipan…
Tourist Stranded 1,200km from Destination, Reunited with Lost Belongings by Thai Police
A tourist, known only as Jack, found himself stranded in Lamphun after a Thai driver, misunderstanding his request, took him in the wrong direction. The confusion left him about 1,200…
Ex-legal officer caught for embezzling 10 million baht in Bangkok
Police have arrested a former senior legal officer of the Social Security Office, accused of embezzling over 10 million baht from the social security fund. The suspect, who had been…
Restaurants back easing booze laws
The Thai Restaurant Association has expressed support for the government’s review of the ban on alcohol sales in the afternoon, suggesting that lifting the restriction could benefit restaurants and convenience…
Thailand Imposes Yearlong Freeze on Gun Carry Permits Amid Rising Violence
In an effort to tackle escalating gun violence, Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul have enacted a one-year suspension on new gun carry permits, effective February…
Bangkok Police Crack Down on Prostitution and Drugs in Nana Tourist Hotspot
Bangkok police have intensified efforts to clean up the Nana area, a well-known nightlife hub for foreign tourists, by cracking down on prostitution and drug-related activities. In a recent operation,…
Students who burnt peer with soup denied bail
Eight suspects involved in a physical assault and extortion case against a Bangkok University student have been denied bail. The first two suspects, Rasipa “Preem” Satchawan, 22, and Chakatpol “Oshi”…