Thailand Signs First Free Trade Agreement with European Trade Bloc
Thailand and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) are set to finalize a free trade agreement (FTA) in January next year, aimed at enhancing export opportunities and attracting more European…
Construction of Rama II Motorway Temporarily Halted Following Fatal Crane Collapse
Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has announced a two-week suspension of work on a city motorway following a crane collapse on Rama II Road that resulted in six fatalities and nine…
Bang Yai-Kanchanaburi Motorway to Be Toll-Free During New Year Holiday
Photo credit: Piyarach Chongcharoen The new motorway that will link Bang Yai district in Nonthaburi with Kanchanaburi province will be open for motorists to travel free of charge over the…
Thailand and US to resumes direct flights
Thailand and the United States are anticipated to resume direct flights in February next year, contingent upon the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) upgrading Thai aviation safety from Category 2…
Government Increases Stake in Thai Airways, but Will Not Assume Direct Control
The government plans to increase its stake in Thai Airways International (THAI), but it will not revert the struggling airline to state enterprise status, according to a cabinet source. This…
Nakornthon Hospital Plans IPO to Raise 1.1 Billion Baht
Nakornthon Hospital is set to raise 1.1 billion baht through an initial public offering (IPO) to enhance its healthcare services, particularly for the growing elderly population. The hospital intends to…
New Travel Advisory for Thailand, Vietnam, and Others Due to Methanol Poisoning Risk – Tips for Staying Safe
British travelers have been issued a new travel advisory due to concerns over methanol poisoning in several Southeast Asian destinations. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has released updated…
Bourse Introduces Three Major Flagship Projects
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has launched three flagship projects as part of its three-year strategic plan aimed at fostering the development of the capital market through fair and…
Four Dead and Ten Injured in Steel Beam Collapse on Rama 2 Road
Tragedy struck early this morning on Rama 2 Road in Samut Sakhon, where four people lost their lives and ten others were injured following the collapse of a steel beam…
King to Inaugurate Rama X Bridge Next Month
Photo credit: Pornprom Satrabhaya The construction of the Rama X Bridge spanning the Chao Phraya River has been completed, with Exat Governor Surachet Laophulsuk announcing that His Majesty the King…