Baht Set to Experience Further Weakness
The Thai baht is projected to depreciate to approximately 33.80 against the US dollar this week, influenced by a stronger dollar following a temporary pause in the US-China tariff conflict.…
Thailand Enhances Protection for Air Travelers with New Passenger Rights Regulation
Thailand Enhances Protection for Air Travelers with New Passenger Rights Regulation BANGKOK — Thailand is set to significantly strengthen air passenger protections with a new regulation issued by the Civil…
Bangkok Pride 2025 Unveiled: ‘Right to Love’ Celebrations to Span a Month
Bangkok Pride 2025 Unveiled: ‘Right to Love’ Celebrations to Span a Month BANGKOK — The Bangkok Pride Festival 2025, themed “The Celebration: Right to Love”, is set to take place…
Danish Man Vanishes After Failing to Board Flight Home from Thailand
Danish Man Vanishes After Failing to Board Flight Home from Thailand BANGKOK — A Danish man who failed to board a flight home from Thailand in early March has vanished,…
Thai Monk Uses Google Translate to Share Wisdom with Tourist, Inspires Online Community
Thai Monk Uses Google Translate to Share Wisdom with Tourist, Inspires Online Community BANGKOK — A chance encounter between a foreign tourist and a Thai monk has gone viral, after…
Bangkok Search Operation Officially Ends at Collapsed SAO Building Site
Bangkok Search Operation Officially Ends at Collapsed SAO Building Site BANGKOK — After six weeks of tireless efforts, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has officially concluded the search-and-rescue operation at…
Building Owners Opt to Sell as Tax Burdens Increase
The ongoing land and building tax is compelling many outdated and less competitive offices, apartments, and hotels to leave the market, leading numerous owners to list their properties for sale…
Thailand Increases Traveller Compensation for Flight Delays and Cancellations Starting May 20
Thailand Increases Traveller Compensation for Flight Delays and Cancellations Starting May 20 BANGKOK — Beginning May 20, travellers flying to or within Thailand will benefit from significantly improved compensation if…
Thai Real Estate Sector Proposes Windfall Tax on Land Near Major Infrastructure Projects
Thai Real Estate Sector Proposes Windfall Tax on Land Near Major Infrastructure Projects BANGKOK — Thailand’s real estate industry is urging the government to accelerate infrastructure investment and implement a…
Passenger Bus Plunges Off Cliff in Sri Lanka, Killing 21 and Injuring 35
Passenger Bus Plunges Off Cliff in Sri Lanka, Killing 21 and Injuring 35 KOTMALE, Sri Lanka (AP) — A tragic bus accident in Sri Lanka’s central highlands has left 21…