Tramadol Reclassified as Specially Controlled Drug
The Royal Gazette has published the Ministry of Public Health Notification on Specially Controlled Drugs (No. 57), issued by Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Minister of Public Health, dated June 16, 2025.…
Thailand Enforces Stricter Regulations on E-Commerce
The Royal Gazette announced on July 9 that the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) has compiled a list of 19 high-impact digital platforms subject to enhanced regulation under Section 20…
Wat Arun’s Central Prang Added to UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, Confirms Culture Minister
Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of Dawn, is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand, located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. It’s known for its…
Thai police join global community to crack down on cross-border call center gangs, intensify manhunt for Cambodian kingpin ‘Kok An’
Thai National Police Join Global Forces to Dismantle Cross-Border Call Center Gangs — Launching Manhunt for Cambodian Tycoon ‘Kok An’ The Royal Thai Police (RTP), under Police General Thatchai Pitaneelaboot,…
Ministry of Public Health Reports Decline in Monkeypox Cases in 2025 but Continues Surveillance of High-Risk Groups and Imported Strains
Anukul Pruksanusak, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, disclosed the situation regarding the monkeypox outbreak in Thailand. The Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, reported that the…
Cryptocurrency Expected to Gain from Tax Exemptions
Thailand’s recent decision to exempt capital gains tax on cryptocurrency transactions for five years could attract a substantial amount of Thai capital—estimated at over US$60 billion currently held offshore—back into…
The ‘Sukhumvit Model’ to Lead Urban Transformation
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched the “Sukhumvit Model,” an initiative designed to enhance safety, public order, and the overall quality of life along Sukhumvit Road. Bangkok governor Chadchart…
China and ASEAN in the Process of Updating Their Free Trade Agreement
China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have reached an agreement to present a revised free trade agreement to their leaders for approval in October, according to Chinese…
Shares increase as investors remain unaffected by Trump’s threats
Asian stock markets advanced on Friday as investors interpreted U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent tariff threats as a strategic move aimed at gaining concessions in ongoing trade negotiations ahead of…
Most Expensive Birkin Bag in the World Sells for $10 Million in Paris
The earliest Birkin bag, designed by French luxury brand Hermes specifically for celebrity Jane Birkin, was sold for €8.58 million (approximately $10 million) at a Sotheby’s auction in Paris on…