NEPC Caps Electricity Price at 3.99 Baht per Unit Through End of 2025
NEPC Caps Electricity Price at 3.99 Baht per Unit Through End of 2025 BANGKOK — The National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) has approved a capped electricity tariff of 3.99 baht…
Thai Airways Fuel Dump Over Gulf ‘Poses No Environmental Threat,’ Say Authorities
Thai Airways Fuel Dump Over Gulf ‘Poses No Environmental Threat,’ Say Authorities BANGKOK — The jet fuel discharged by a Thai Airways flight during an emergency return to Suvarnabhumi Airport…
Steel Cable Falls From Rama II Expressway Construction, Damages Two Vehicles
Steel Cable Falls From Rama II Expressway Construction, Damages Two Vehicles SAMUT SAKHON — A steel cable fell from an under-construction expressway onto Rama II Road in the early hours…
Menu Theft at Kaithong Original Sparks Legal Action Against Foreign Restaurateurs
Menu Theft at Kaithong Original Sparks Legal Action Against Foreign Restaurateurs BANGKOK — May 5, 2025 — Acclaimed Thai eatery Kaithong Original is pursuing legal action after two foreign nationals…
Twist in Nong Cartoon Case: 11 Years On, Mother Renews Legal Battle After Daughter’s ICU Fight
Twist in Nong Cartoon Case: 11 Years On, Mother Renews Legal Battle After Daughter’s ICU Fight BANGKOK — May 5, 2025 — Nearly 11 years after a devastating crash that…
Brazilian Police Foil Bomb Plot at Lady Gaga’s Rio Concert, Arrest Two
Brazilian Police Foil Bomb Plot at Lady Gaga’s Rio Concert, Arrest Two RIO DE JANEIRO — May 5, 2025 — Brazilian authorities thwarted a bomb attack targeting Lady Gaga’s mega-concert…
Thai Pawn Shops See Surge in Business Ahead of New School Year
Thai Pawn Shops See Surge in Business Ahead of New School Year THAILAND – May 5, 2025 — As the May 16 school opening date approaches, pawn shops nationwide are…
American Tourist Arrested in Phuket for Possession of ADHD Medication
American Tourist Arrested in Phuket for Possession of ADHD Medication PHUKET — May 5, 2025 — A 27-year-old American tourist was arrested in Kamala, Kathu district, for possession of five…
PM Paetongtarn Defends Casino Complex Plan, Blames Political Rivals for Stirring Public Confusion
PM Paetongtarn Defends Casino Complex Plan, Blames Political Rivals for Stirring Public Confusion BANGKOK — May 5, 2025 — Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has come out strongly in defense of…
New Bangkok Pet Rules to Take Effect in 2026 — What Owners Need to Know
New Bangkok Pet Rules to Take Effect in 2026 — What Owners Need to Know BANGKOK, May 2, 2025 — Bangkok residents will not be forced to give up their…