No tolls on motorways over Songkran
The cabinet agreed today to waive toll fees on national motorways 7 and 9 during the Songkran festival. The waiver will last from April 11 to April 17. Deputy government…
Airlines suggested the facilities upgrade to reach the hub status
Thailand aims to become a major aviation hub in the region, with international airlines suggesting the development of facilities at key airports to attract more passengers beyond just flight services.…
Thailand’s economic recovery trails behind comparable nations
Thailand’s economy encountered a notable slowdown, expanding by just 1.9% last year, a stark contrast to the growth rates exhibited by its Southeast Asian counterparts. In 2023, Thailand’s GDP grew…
Strong 7.2 quake recorded in Taiwan
A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, causing significant damage in Taipei and triggering a tsunami alert for regions in southern Japan and the Philippines. The…
The senate accepts same sex marriage bill after first reading
The bill supporting same-sex marriage sailed through its first Senate reading on Tuesday and has been sent to a vetting committee, set to return to the Senate floor in July.…
CPN puts in B8.2 billion baht into Nakhon Pathom
Central Pattana Plc (CPN), a retail and real estate developer listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), has injected 8.2 billion baht into Central Nakhon Pathom, marking it as…
Thailand steps up border control of livestock
Thailand’s government has ordered officials to closely monitor livestock along the border with Laos after more than 50 people were reported to have contracted anthrax in the neighboring country. Thai…
Pill policy that may just pop
SPECIAL REPORT: While limiting possession of meth tablets to five looks progressive on paper, the move could easily backfire Yosapat Kongduang, 22, did not sleep for three straight nights after…
Bangkok Yellow Line must replace all bolts on finger plates
The Rail Transport Department has ordered Eastern Bangkok Monorail (EBM) to replace all the bolts used to tighten finger plates along the entire length of the Yellow Line track, after…
The resumption of Cathay Pacific from Bangkok to Singapore
The Cathay Pacific flight between Bangkok and Singapore resumed today on March 31 after being halted before the Covid pandemic due to low demand. During the global standstill, demand for…