Construction of M8 Motorway’s First Phase Scheduled to Start in 2027
The initial phase of the Motorway 8 (M8) project, which will connect Nakhon Pathom to Ratchaburi, is set to commence in 2027, as announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Transport…
Lao Airlines to Operate Chinese-Made Aircraft
Government-owned Lao Airlines is preparing to start operating the Comac C909 regional jet, a spokesperson said, joining several other Southeast Asian carriers planning to add Chinese-made commercial aircraft to their…
Auto Industry Advised to Prepare for Effects of U.S. Tariffs
The local automotive industry is urged to prepare for the upcoming impact of U.S. reciprocal tariff measures set to begin next month, which may add further pressure to the sector,…
LPG Tanker Runs Aground Near Pattaya After Avoiding Collision
LPG Tanker Runs Aground Near Pattaya After Avoiding Collision Pattaya, March 25th, 2025 — A vessel carrying Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) ran aground near Larn Island, off Pattaya in Chonburi…
Thai Boys Arrested After Posting Murder Video on Social Media
Thai Boys Arrested After Posting Murder Video on Social Media Police have arrested two 14-year-old Thai boys who filmed themselves murdering a 33-year-old man in a rubber plantation in Trang…
Chinese Man Arrested in Bangkok for B50 Million Fraud
Chinese Man Arrested in Bangkok for B50 Million Fraud Thai Tourist Police have apprehended a Chinese national accused of orchestrating a fraud scheme worth over 50 million baht. The arrest…
Colonel and Doctor Accused of B80m Medical Fraud at Veterans Hospital
Colonel and Doctor Accused of B80m Medical Fraud at Veterans Hospital Police have arrested a retired colonel and a doctor from the Veterans General Hospital on charges of embezzlement involving…
B1-Billion Gambling Network Dismantled: Four Arrested
B1-Billion Gambling Network Dismantled: Four Arrested Police have arrested four individuals suspected of involvement in an illegal online gambling network that handled over 1 billion baht in financial transactions. Officers…
BYD Achieves Over $100 Billion in Sales, Surpassing Tesla
BYD’s sales exceeded $100 billion last year, overtaking competitor Tesla, as the Chinese automaker impresses consumers with a variety of high-tech electric and hybrid vehicles. The Shenzhen-based company reported revenue…
Bank Loans Anticipated to Increase by 0.6%
Bank loans are projected to see a modest increase of 0.6%, reaching 14.8 trillion baht this year, recovering from a contraction last year. This growth is primarily driven by large…