Red line planning extention
The Thai government has instructed the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to extend the Red Line electric train system in order to improve transportation links between Bangkok and satellite provinces.…
Proposal to increase Bangkok’s petrol tax aimed aimed at encouraging public transit
Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit plans to propose an increase in excise tax on petrol in Greater Bangkok in order to encourage people to use public transportation. The potential tax increase…
PTT has announced it is entering the lithium-ion battery market
Thai oil and gas conglomerate PTT has entered the lithium-ion battery market to support its EV brand Neta and take advantage of the growing electric vehicle market. As part of…
Gordon Ramsey opens first Thailand restaurant at Emsphere
Renowned chef Gordon Ramsay has launched his latest restaurant, Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, at Emsphere in Bangkok. Although he couldn’t be present physically, Ramsay shared his excitement in a…
The BMA rolls out the New Years eve safety plan
In efforts to ensure public safety during the New Year festival, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has introduced a range of measures across the capital. The BMA has devised a…
Minister reconsiders insurance for tourist
Minister reconsiders need for visitor insurance, citing lower healthcare expenses. The Tourism and Sports Ministry in Thailand has questioned the necessity of a universal insurance plan for tourists, as previous…
SCB EIC to revise Thailand’s 2023 growth forecast to 2.6% and 3% in 2024
According to SCB EIC, the growth forecast for Thailand in 2023 has been revised down to 2.6% due to lower-than-expected GDP and a slow recovery of Chinese tourists. The economy…
Thai Air Asia X considering flights to Almaty
Thai AirAsia X is considering launching a new route between Bangkok and Almaty in Kazakhstan next year. The airline plans to add three more aircraft to its fleet, in order…
Bangkok van travelling to Hua Hin crashes and injures American tourists
A passenger van with a Bangkok licence plate collided with a rice harvesting truck with a Phetchaburi licence plate on the morning of December 19 on Petchaburi Road (Southbound) in…
Indonesia to seek 2m tonnes of rice from Thailand
Indonesia has expressed its interest in purchasing 2 million tonnes of Thai rice next year, as stated by the Thai government on Tuesday. This procurement would fulfill Jakarta’s planned import…