Thailand Unveils Special Commemorative Coins to Honour Royal Milestone
Thailand Unveils Special Commemorative Coins to Honour Royal Milestone BANGKOK – The Thai Treasury Department has announced the release of a special collection of Samamongkol commemorative coins to mark a…
Thai Traders Increase Investment in Foreign Stocks
Thai investors have significantly increased their trading of depositary receipts (DRs) this year, prompted by a lackluster performance in the domestic stock market, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand…
Earthquake Raises Questions About Office Relocation
Bangkok’s office market in Q1 2025 continued to grapple with increasing pressure from new supply, leading to higher vacancy rates and intensified competition among landlords, according to CBRE Thailand. The…
Russian Tourist Dies After Cannabis-Induced Hallucinations in Pattaya
Russian Tourist Dies After Cannabis-Induced Hallucinations in Pattaya Chon Buri, May 22 — A 27-year-old Russian tourist died after falling from the ninth floor of a condominium in Pattaya’s Jomtien…
Bangkok Police Bust Notorious Motorcycle Theft Gang in Major Operation
Bangkok Police Bust Notorious Motorcycle Theft Gang in Major Operation Bangkok, May 22 — Bangkok police have successfully dismantled a notorious motorcycle theft ring responsible for a string of crimes…
Fantasy Elephant Sculptures Celebrate Global Culture at ‘Art of Chang’ Exhibition
Fantasy Elephant Sculptures Celebrate Global Culture at ‘Art of Chang’ Exhibition Bangkok, May 22 — A whimsical parade of 36 fantasy elephant sculptures has taken over MunMun Srinakarin as part…
Bangkok Taxi Drivers Warned Against Airport Blockade Over Ride-Hailing Dispute
Bangkok Taxi Drivers Warned Against Airport Blockade Over Ride-Hailing Dispute Bangkok, May 22 — The Department of Land Transport has issued a stern warning to traditional taxi drivers threatening to…
Supreme Court Orders Ex-PM Yingluck to Pay B10bn Over Rice Scheme Losses
Supreme Court Orders Ex-PM Yingluck to Pay B10bn Over Rice Scheme Losses Bangkok, May 22 — Thailand’s Supreme Administrative Court has ordered former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra to pay 10…
Analysts optimistic about US tariff agreement
An academic specializing in international affairs and a prominent economist are cautiously optimistic that Thailand may be able to reach an agreement with Washington regarding the country’s strict reciprocal tariffs,…
Popular Turkish Ice Cream Seller Among Eight Arrested on Khao San Road for Working Illegally
Popular Turkish Ice Cream Seller Among Eight Arrested on Khao San Road for Working Illegally BANGKOK — A Turkish ice cream vendor known for his theatrical serving style was among…