Thai-Chinese High-Speed Rail Steel Passes Quality Tests Amid Safety Concerns
Thai-Chinese High-Speed Rail Steel Passes Quality Tests Amid Safety Concerns BANGKOK – April 7, 2025 — In response to public safety concerns following the March 28 Myanmar earthquake, which led…
Over 50 Buildings Declared Unsafe in Thailand After Myanmar Earthquake Triggers National Inspections
Over 50 Buildings Declared Unsafe in Thailand After Myanmar Earthquake Triggers National Inspections BANGKOK, Thailand – April 7, 2025 — In the aftermath of the March 28 earthquake centered in…
Ministry to Target Poor-Performing Contractors with Blacklist
The Finance Ministry is preparing to implement measures to blacklist contractors that violate government procurement laws. Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat announced that, in addition to considering blacklisting contractors involved…
Chinese Stocks Plummet Amid Trade War Concerns; Hong Kong Market Falls 8%
Hong Kong and Chinese stocks plummeted on Monday as global markets faced significant downturns due to escalating trade war tensions and concerns about a potential deep recession. In early trading,…
Market panic deepens as world scrambles to temper Trump tariffs
Asian markets experienced a dramatic decline on Monday as U.S. futures indicated significant losses on Wall Street due to Donald Trump’s severe tariffs, even as countries sought to negotiate with…
Myra Molloy Makes History as Broadway’s First Thai Female Lead
Photo credit: Myra Malloy Thailand has a rich history of producing superstars, with numerous talents making their mark on the international scene across various fields such as music, film, and…
Two Bangkok Buildings Declared Unsafe After Earthquake Inspection, Occupants Evacuated
Two Bangkok Buildings Declared Unsafe After Earthquake Inspection, Occupants Evacuated BANGKOK, April 6, 2025 — Following inspections by structural engineers commissioned by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), two buildings in…
Chinese Fugitive Caught in Bangkok After 20 Years on the Run
Chinese Fugitive Caught in Bangkok After 20 Years on the Run BANGKOK, April 6, 2025 — Thai police have arrested Zhang Lao Er, a 52-year-old Chinese national and owner of…
Casino Bill Touted as Economic Lifeline Amid US Tariff Pressure
Casino Bill Touted as Economic Lifeline Amid US Tariff Pressure BANGKOK, April 6, 2025 — Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is defending the proposed Entertainment Complex Bill, which includes provisions…
Pattaya Woman Severely Injures Herself After Losing 800,000 to Call Scam
Pattaya Woman Severely Injures Herself After Losing ฿800,000 to Call Scam PATTAYA, April 6, 2025 — A 35-year-old Pattaya businesswoman is in critical condition after reportedly stabbing herself multiple times…