Armed Forces in Thailand told to guard the borders and prioritise pork and drug smuggling
The instruction was conveyed to a meeting of commanders at the Royal Thai Armed Forces headquarters. The meeting was chaired by General Songwit Noonpackdee, chief of the Royal Thai Armed…
Two people injured as truck with cooking gas explodes on Rama 3 road
The incident took place on Rama 3 road, in front of Soi 1. The driver and a passenger in the vehicle reportedly sustained injuries. They were sent to Charoenkrung Pracharak…
Scottish Pandas’ love story ends without any offspring
They arrived like rock stars 12 years ago and like any modern celebrity couple, their love life has been the source of endless speculation ever since. But now the UK’s…
Thai Smile announces final flight on December 31st
Thai Airways has announced that it will operate a total of nine domestic routes, with Thai Smile Airlines remaining in service until December 31st. This marks the final day for…
Thai baht becoming volatile amid rising household debt
Interest rates in emerging economies trailing their advanced peers, including the US, is boosting currency volatility and posing challenges to exchange rates and capital flows, according to Bank of Thailand…
Rescuers in India free 41 workers trapped for over two weeks in collapsed tunnel
Rescuers in India have freed 41 workers who had been trapped in a collapsed Himalayan tunnel for 17 days. Miners drilled the final section by hand to reach the workers…
Bangkok Landlord shocked to find rubbish piled up with dead rats and snakes in rental room
A landlord was shocked upon discovering that a room in Bangkok she rented out over the past decade to a nice-looking female government official, aged 42, hid mountains of rubbish…
Bangkok snakes proving a huge problem for residents as emergency calls come in every 15 minutes
Contrary to popular belief, snakes are a far bigger concern in Bangkok. Just ask the 199 emergency hotline operator that receives a call for assistance every 15 minutes on average,…
Pentagon Chief arrested in undercover sex trafficking bust
An undercover human trafficking sting in Coweta County led to the arrest of 26 people, including a local man who has been identified as a top children’s education official with…
Thai Government to give 10% pay rise to all state employees
The pay rise will take effect in May after the fiscal 2024 budget bill is enacted by April next year. The hike will ensure a starting salary of 18,000 baht…