Residence Raided, Leading to Arrest of 8 Suspected Loan Sharks
In Bangkok’s Bang Khen district, police apprehended eight individuals suspected of being loan sharks sharing a residence on Sunday. Commander of the Crime Suppression Division, Pol Maj Gen Montree Theskhan,…
Country Placed 32nd in Trade Modernisation Index
Thailand has secured the 32nd position among 65 countries in the 2024 Global Trade Modernization Index (GTMI), as confirmed by Montri Mahaplerkpong, the chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce…
Trade Association Tempers Enthusiasm for Aviation Hub
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) cautions that Thailand’s goal of becoming the leading aviation hub in the region by 2030 may face challenges due to global supply chain disruptions.…
Bangkok to Introduce Electric Boat Taxis in July.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has developed an on-demand electric boat taxi service set to launch in July, coinciding with the expansion of the app-based motorcycle taxi-hailing service by Krung…
Jetstar to Introduce Flights on Brisbane-Bangkok Route
Jetstar will initiate direct services between Bangkok and Brisbane three times a week starting from December 13, marking the first direct air connection between Queensland and Thailand since the pandemic-induced…
Full Trial Run Scheduled for Lao Railway this Month
Thailand and Laos are making preparations to launch a railway system that will connect Bangkok and Vientiane, as announced by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), with plans for a…
Woman Who Went Missing Located at a Shopping Mall
After being reportedly kidnapped for a ransom of 25 million baht, a 27-year-old Chinese woman was discovered safe at a shopping mall in Bang Na district on Saturday evening. Media…
Chiang Mai aiming to become a digital hub
During a recent visit to Chiang Mai, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin expressed his belief in the city’s potential to emerge as a prominent digital startup hub within Southeast Asia. He…
Thailand’s Land Department allows foreign ownership of land
The issue of foreign land ownership in Thailand is intricately tied to the Land Code Act of 1954, which generally restricts outright land ownership by foreigners. This legislation is aimed…
Suzuki Confirms Closure of Automobile Plant in Thailand by 2025
Suzuki Motor (Thailand) Co. Ltd. has confirmed its plan to close down its automobile manufacturing plant in Thailand by the end of 2025, a decision that was previously refuted in…