Snake pays a visit to the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok had an ‘unexpected’ encounter yesterday – a snake. “An unexpected drop-in customer at the Embassy today. Since he didn’t have an appointment we had…
Thailand revenue from tourism in 2023 breaks through the 1 trillion THB barrier
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports announced that the number of foreign tourists arriving in Thailand has reached 25.7 million since January 1, 2023, generating revenue of 1,098,082 million baht,…
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration invites all of Bangkok to join Winter Festival
The BMA announced that the Bangkok Winter Festival @Klong Phadung Krung Kasem would be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and again from December 22-24. The night festival will be…
World Blockchain Summit in Bangkok
The 28th Global edition of the World Blockchain Summit, organized by Trescon, is calling the curtains over the year by returning to Bangkok today. Held at the prestigious Royal Orchid…
MP Rukchanok receives 6 year jail sentence for insulting the monarchy
A Thai activist-turned-lawmaker has been sentenced to six years in prison for insulting the country’s powerful monarchy on social media. Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Rukchanok Srinork was sentenced on…
Thai artists set new record as paintings fetch over 27 million THB in Hong Kong auction
Among the 11 world auction records set at the 20th/ 21st Century Art sale series on November 28-29 were: • Scream of Sorrowful by Thawan Duchanee, auctioned at HK$6,048,000 or…
Jodd Fairs market in Bangkok suffers extensive damage after fire breaks out
A fire at a popular open market in central Bangkok on Wednesday spewed clouds of black smoke visible from all over the Thai capital. Video footage taken from nearby buildings…
Pad Thai tops the list in a recent poll on World’s Favourite Thai Food
Delicious Thailand food is universally regarded as some of the world’s finest. The variety of Thai cuisine, especially its world-acclaimed street food, is astounding, but mainly covers noodles, stir-fries, curries,…
Central Bank says Thai inflation to speed up to targeted range
Thailand’s inflation is forecast to gradually speed up to within the targeted range of 1per cent to 3per cent, the Bank of Thailand said on Wednesday, with the rate expected…
Thai Airways eyeing 787 order and ditches Airbus
Thai Airways International (TG) is in the final stages of negotiating a deal with Boeing to purchase up to 100 aircraft, including a mix of firm orders, options, and purchase…