Maid ‘receives’ B100m worth of assets
A French businesswoman on Koh Samui left approximately 100 million baht worth of assets to her long-time Thai maid following her tragic death. Catherine Delacote, aged 59, owned five pool…
Bitcoin drops in value as Federal Reserve commits to maintaining current interest rates for an extended period
Bitcoin dropped to a two-month low, hovering around $57,000, following Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell’s announcement of prolonged high interest rates to combat persistent inflation. The cryptocurrency faced a more…
Turkish Airlines’ all-new ‘Crystal’ business class suite
Turkish Airlines plans to reveal its next-gen business class suite this month, ahead of a roll-out across the entire Boeing 777 fleet beginning in early 2025. The private suites will…
Proposal to Extend Tourist Tax
Tourism industry representatives are urging the recently appointed tourism minister to revive plans for the collection of a 300-baht fee from tourists, asserting that it is not perceived as a…
School administrator implicated in NACC operation involving bribe money
A deputy director at a school in Khon Kaen was apprehended by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) for accepting illicit payments known as “tea money” from parents in exchange for…
The funeral service for Colin Robert Hastings
Funeral service for Colin Hastings as follwed above. The Cremation will be taking place in Ekkamai. Funeral to take place on May 2nd and May 3rd at 18:00. Saturday May…
Prohibition of Street Vendors on Lang Suan Road
In a bid to restore Lang Suan Road sidewalks for pedestrian use, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has removed street vendors operating along the footpaths in Pathumwan district. The initiative…
AoT’s objective is to elevate Suvarnabhumi Airport back into the list of the world’s top 50 airports.
Airports of Thailand (AoT) is strategizing to enhance Suvarnabhumi Airport with the goal of positioning it among the top 50 global airports by next year and further aiming for a…
The Baht expected to reverse its direction in the second half of the year.
In April, the Baht’s depreciation eased, buoyed by the strengthening momentum of the Thai economy. A senior executive at the Bank of Thailand anticipates a potential strengthening of the local…
$4.8 Billion Expansion for Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang Airports
Thailand’s two prominent airports are set for extensive expansion, with the operator planning a hefty $4.8 billion investment to double their capacity by the end of this decade to accommodate…