World Blockchain Summit in Bangkok
The 28th Global edition of the World Blockchain Summit, organized by Trescon, is calling the curtains over the year by returning to Bangkok today. Held at the prestigious Royal Orchid…
MP Rukchanok receives 6 year jail sentence for insulting the monarchy
A Thai activist-turned-lawmaker has been sentenced to six years in prison for insulting the country’s powerful monarchy on social media. Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Rukchanok Srinork was sentenced on…
Thai artists set new record as paintings fetch over 27 million THB in Hong Kong auction
Among the 11 world auction records set at the 20th/ 21st Century Art sale series on November 28-29 were: • Scream of Sorrowful by Thawan Duchanee, auctioned at HK$6,048,000 or…
Jodd Fairs market in Bangkok suffers extensive damage after fire breaks out
A fire at a popular open market in central Bangkok on Wednesday spewed clouds of black smoke visible from all over the Thai capital. Video footage taken from nearby buildings…
Pad Thai tops the list in a recent poll on World’s Favourite Thai Food
Delicious Thailand food is universally regarded as some of the world’s finest. The variety of Thai cuisine, especially its world-acclaimed street food, is astounding, but mainly covers noodles, stir-fries, curries,…
Thai Airways eyeing 787 order and ditches Airbus
Thai Airways International (TG) is in the final stages of negotiating a deal with Boeing to purchase up to 100 aircraft, including a mix of firm orders, options, and purchase…
Foreign tourist dies in Bangkok after hospital refuses him treatment
The tourist, identified as Chen, reportedly succumbed to his injuries on the way to a second hospital. The investigation was ordered on Tuesday by the Public Health Ministry and Tourism…
MP’s assistant gets beaten up at Government House over unpaid debt by young man driving a Porsche
Itthiphol (last name withheld) was apprehended by police after he allegedly assaulted an aide to Pheu Thai MP Chuchai Mungcharoenphon at a coffee shop located in the Government House compound…
E-Gates available for foreigners this coming week
Outbound foreign passengers at Suvarnabhumi airport will soon be able to utilize automated border control systems, known as eGates, to expedite the boarding process, according to Immigration Bureau chief Pol…
Thailands household debt soars to 90.7%
Thailand’s household debt has reached 90.7% of the country’s GDP in the second quarter of this year, posing a significant challenge for the government. The increase in debt is mainly…