Baht weakens over stronger dollar while gold prices fall
The baht opened at 36.29 to the US dollar on Monday, weakening from Friday’s close of 36.03. The Thai currency will likely move between 36.20 and 36.40 against the US…
Heavy rain forecast for most of Thailand this week.
Southwest monsoon prevailing over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand will bring heavy rain to the East, South and Central regions from Monday to Wednesday. The Thai Meteorological…
Car Flies Out of Nonthaburi Carpark
A man sustained minor injuries Sunday when he drove his car off the third storey of a Nonthaburi shopping mall’s carpark. CCTV footage show the car being driven into the…
Suvarnabhumi To Introduce Faster, More Efficient Check-Ins From Sept 1
Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport will implement a passenger validation system (PVS) for departing local and foreign passengers at Terminal 4 from September 1. In an announcement on Saturday, the airport said…
The US and China reach landmark oversight agreement
The United States and China reach a landmark audit oversight agreement, halting possible delisting of Chinese companies on NY exchanges. The China Securities Regulatory Commission, the Ministry of Finance and…
Anti-Corruption Commission Charges Deputy Education Minister
The Supreme Court accepted a petition today (Friday), filed by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) against Deputy Education Minister Kanokwan Vilawan, for an alleged serious violation of ethical standards related…
Crackdown after casino found near Bangkok City Hall
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has ordered a crackdown on illegal gambling after the discovery of a casino close to City Hall. Chadchart said on Friday he had ordered all district…
YouTuber’ accused of B2bn investment fraud
A “popular YouTuber” has been accused of duping people into investing about 2 billion baht in a fraudulent securities investment scheme. Lawyer Phaisarn Ruangrit on Wednesday led 30 victims to…
Enforcement of Thailand’s new safety belt law pending edict from police
Thailand’s Land Traffic Act B.E. 2565 (2022AD), which mandates that all passengers in private and public transport vehicles, except buses, wear safety belts, will be enforced once the Royal Thai…
Foreigners to get 45 days from Oct 1
The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved longer visas for foreign visitors to the country from Oct 1 until March 31 as part of efforts to revitalise the…