Wishing for Miracles at the SAO Site
A tragic incident unfolded in the heart of Bangkok when a powerful earthquake led to the collapse of the State Audit Office building on March 28. Among the survivors is…
Casino Bill Sparks Widespread Opposition
Opposition to the Entertainment Complex bill is gaining momentum as doctors, academics, and schools unite in anti-casino protests ahead of the House’s consideration of the bill this Wednesday. On Saturday,…
Chinese Tourist Holding Thailand Privilege Card Found Dead on Pattaya Beach
Chinese Tourist Holding Thailand Privilege Card Found Dead on Pattaya Beach On the morning of Saturday, April 5, 2025, a 40-year-old Chinese national, Ronghua Qiu, was found dead on Yinyom…
Chinese Mining in Shan State Linked to Arsenic Contamination in Kok River, Thailand
Chinese Mining in Shan State Linked to Arsenic Contamination in Kok River, Thailand CHIANG MAI, April 5, 2025 — Residents living along the Kok River in Chiang Mai and Chiang…
Bangkok Bus Terminal Unveils 107 New Ticket Counters Ahead of Songkran Travel Surge
Bangkok Bus Terminal Unveils 107 New Ticket Counters Ahead of Songkran Travel Surge BANGKOK, April 4, 2025 — In preparation for the Songkran holiday rush, Thailand’s Transport Company Limited (BorKorSor)…
New Booze Rules Spark Concern Ahead of Songkran Festival
New Booze Rules Spark Concern Ahead of Songkran Festival BANGKOK, April 5, 2025 — Public health advocates and civil society groups are sounding the alarm over the government’s recent moves…
Steel Manufacturer Faces Privilege Revocation After Substandard Materials Linked to Bangkok Quake Collapse
Steel Manufacturer Faces Privilege Revocation After Substandard Materials Linked to Bangkok Quake Collapse BANGKOK, April 4, 2025 — Steel supplier Xin Ke Yuan Steel is at the center of a…
Removing SAO debris may require ’60 days
Photo credit: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill The operation to remove debris from the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building is projected to take between 30 to 60 days, as search and rescue…
Pichai Raises Concerns Over US Trade Surplus
Photo Credit: Ministry of finance Thailand must urgently reduce its trade surplus with the US by any means necessary, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasized the need for…
Weak Baht Insufficient to Boost Tourism
A weak baht alone is insufficient to counteract the negative factors affecting Thailand’s tourism industry, as many Asian currencies are simultaneously experiencing declines following the announcement of US tariff increases,…