Safety Inspections for Buses and Dining Cruises
Photo: Chakkrapan Natanri On Tuesday, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra ordered the suspension of services for 13,426 gas-powered passenger buses pending safety inspections, following a tragic school bus fire last week.…
Viktor Bout Allegedly Attempting to Sell Weapons to Houthis
According to Western officials, Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout is attempting to negotiate a deal with Houthi militants in Yemen. The discussions between Bout and the Iran-backed group have been…
Toxic Smog Makes a Comeback in Greater Bangkok
Several areas in Bangkok and neighboring provinces were enveloped in hazardous levels of smog on Tuesday, caused by stagnant air trapping pollution. The Pollution Control Department reported that levels of…
Mandated Overhaul of Laws Aimed at Enhancing Road Safety
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has instructed authorities to accelerate the amendment of outdated laws to enhance road safety. During her opening remarks at a road safety meeting on Monday, the…
Amazing Thailand makes its return.
The government has inaugurated the “Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism Year 2025” initiative in collaboration with six leading global tourism companies to attract more visitors and meet its ambitious targets. During…
Government Aims for Increased Inflation Target to Allow for Interest Rate Cuts
Thailand’s Finance Ministry is planning to propose an increased inflation target of 1.5%-3.5% for the upcoming year, which could intensify pressure on the central bank to lower its key interest…
September Sees Acceleration in Headline Inflation
Thailand’s annual headline inflation picked up in September, primarily driven by increased prices for diesel and certain vegetables, according to the Commerce Ministry on Monday. Nevertheless, inflation remains below the…
Rising Oil Prices Could Impact Struggling Fuel Fund
Increased tensions between Israel and Iran are anticipated to push global crude oil prices higher, which could jeopardize the debt repayment strategy of the Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo), according…
THAI Proposes New Strategy for Expansion
Thai Airways International (THAI) is planning to spin off certain business units into subsidiaries to foster company growth. Chai Eamsiri, president of THAI, stated that the airline has the opportunity…
Flood Alert Issued for Provinces in the Lower Chao Phraya River Basin, Including Greater Bangkok
The Royal Irrigation Department has issued a warning to individuals living along the waterways in the lower Chao Phraya River basin, including Greater Bangkok, regarding potential overflow and elevated flood…