Thailand Seeks Faster Durian Export Process to China
Thailand Seeks Faster Durian Export Process to China BANGKOK – April 19, 2025 — Thailand is working to streamline durian exports to China, its largest market, by urging Beijing to…
Indian Scam Gang Busted in Thailand for Kidnapping and Extortion
Indian Scam Gang Busted in Thailand for Kidnapping and Extortion BANGKOK – April 19, 2025 — Thai police have arrested seven foreign nationals, including six Indians and one Pakistani, accused…
BMTA to Upgrade Fleet with Electric Vehicles
The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) is set to replace its natural gas-powered (NGV) buses with electric-powered (EV) air-conditioned buses, starting with a first batch of 500 EV buses scheduled…
Boeing Starts Returning Aircraft Rejected by Chinese Airlines
Boeing has started transporting 737 Max jets, which were rejected by Chinese airline customers, back to the United States amid escalating trade tensions between the two major economies. According to…
Lift Shaft Becomes Focal Point in Ongoing Search for SAO Collapse Victims
Search Narrows to Lift Shaft Search and rescue crews have zeroed in on the lift shaft of the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district, as hopes…
Casino Bill Faces Significant Obstacles
The future of the casino-entertainment complex bill is uncertain after the Pheu Thai-led government decided to delay its push for approval due to strong opposition. The bill has been postponed…
Meals for Myanmar: Bangkok’s Top Chefs Launch Charity Dining Campaign for Earthquake Relief
Beginning this month and running through July 2025, Bangkok Foodies has launched Meals for Myanmar (#Meals4Myanmar)—a charitable initiative mobilizing Thailand’s top culinary talent and lifestyle brands to raise urgently needed…
71-Year-Old Thai Woman Arrested for Stealing Chinese Tourist’s Wallet at CentralWorld
71-Year-Old Thai Woman Arrested for Stealing Chinese Tourist’s Wallet at CentralWorld BANGKOK – April 18, 2025 — Pathumwan police have arrested a 71-year-old Thai woman, identified as Ms. Weena, or…
Thailand Mandates Earthquake Safety Standards for Escalators and Walkways
Thailand Mandates Earthquake Safety Standards for Escalators and Walkways BANGKOK – April 19, 2025 — In response to recent seismic activity, the Office of Industrial Product Standards (OIPS) has announced…
Myanmar Conflict Sparks New Wave of Refugees into Thailand
Myanmar Conflict Sparks New Wave of Refugees into Thailand TAK, Thailand – April 19, 2025 — Intensifying clashes in Myanmar have forced 233 more civilians to flee across the border…