Swiss Man has admitted to killing his wife in Nakhon Ratchasima
A Swiss man, identified as Mr. Roland, has confessed to killing his Thai wife, Ms. Orathai Posingam, who had inherited 13 million baht from her first Swiss husband. She went…
Court orders liquidation of Evergande in debt of $300 billion USD
A Hong Kong court has issued an order for the liquidation of China Evergrande Group, a major property developer in China. This decision is likely to have significant repercussions in…
The Baht expected to weaken
Thailand’s baht is on track to have its worst January since 2020, with a loss of nearly 4% against the US dollar. The currency has gone from being the top-performing…
More private and public projects being planned
The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) has announced that eight government investment projects, totaling 100 billion baht, will be developed this year under public-private partnerships (PPP). Sepo is also preparing…
British BASE jumper dies in Pattaya after parachute fails to open
A British base jumper tragically lost his life when his parachute failed to open after leaping from the 29th floor of a Pattaya condominium. The incident, which occurred yesterday at…
PM 2.5 in several Bangkok districts reach orange level.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has issued a warning about a surge in fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5), which will cause at least 17 districts in Bangkok…
Home Pro sets 30 Billion Baht for expansion
SET-listed Home Product Center, the company behind HomePro, a home decor and improvement store, has announced plans to invest 30 billion baht between 2024 and 2028. The investment aims to…
Hong Kong signs trade framework MOU
The Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) and the Thai Hong Kong Trade Association (THKTA) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral trade between the two…
December exports rise 4.7%, year on year but less than forecasted
Customs-based exports in Thailand continued to rise for the fifth consecutive month in December, showing a 4.7% increase compared to the same period the previous year, according to the Commerce…
Bangkok to Vientiane train services to start in April
The Bangkok-Nong Khai train service operated by the State Railway of Thailand is set to be extended to reach Vientiane in April. The Department of Rail Transport announced that trains…