City Hall Criticised Over Insufficient Earthquake Compensation Amid Mounting Public Pressure
City Hall Criticised Over Insufficient Earthquake Compensation Amid Mounting Public Pressure Bangkok’s City Hall is under fire after revelations that earthquake compensation offered to residents affected by the March 28…
Thailand Approves Online Driving Licence Renewals for Eligible Drivers
Thailand Approves Online Driving Licence Renewals for Eligible Drivers In a move aimed at reducing red tape and enhancing public convenience, the Thai Cabinet has approved a draft ministerial directive…
Tourism Ministry Lowers 2025 Revenue Target to ฿3 Trillion Amid Global Concerns
Tourism Ministry Lowers 2025 Revenue Target to ฿3 Trillion Amid Global Concerns The Tourism and Sports Ministry has revised its 2025 tourism revenue forecast down to 3 trillion baht, adjusting…
Mae Hong Son Choked by Wildfire Smoke as Northern Thailand Battles Rising Pollution
Mae Hong Son Choked by Wildfire Smoke as Northern Thailand Battles Rising Pollution CHIANG MAI — Northern Thailand continues to grapple with worsening air quality as wildfires ravage forested areas,…
Ex-Prosecutors Jailed for Role in Red Bull Heir Vorayuth Hit-and-Run Case
Ex-Prosecutors Jailed for Role in Red Bull Heir Vorayuth Hit-and-Run Case Two former senior legal officials have been sentenced to jail for their involvement in helping Red Bull heir Vorayuth…
Thai Rice Exports Drop Sharply in Q1, Raising Global Market Concerns
Thai Rice Exports Drop Sharply in Q1, Raising Global Market Concerns Thailand’s rice exports have plummeted in the first quarter of 2025, with a 30% overall decline and a 53%…
Thailand Sees Decline in Tourist Arrivals
The Tourism and Sports Ministry has directed the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to revamp the 2025 tourism marketing strategy, revising foreign revenue projections from 2.3 trillion baht to 2…
Malaysia Airlines Considers New Boeing Aircraft in Case of Chinese Rejection
Malaysia Airlines’ parent company, Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), is in discussions with Boeing regarding the potential acquisition of new jets that may become available if Chinese airlines halt their deliveries.…
Proposal for a New Instant VAT Refund Initiative
The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) is calling on the government to establish an instant VAT refund system for tourists and create a free-trade-zone sandbox in popular tourist locations like Phuket.…
Russian Teacher Sparks Debate Over ‘Farang’ Amid ‘Ni Hao’ Controversy in Thailand
Russian Teacher Sparks Debate Over ‘Farang’ Amid ‘Ni Hao’ Controversy in Thailand A Russian language teacher in Thailand has stirred up a heated cultural debate by calling on Thais to…