M81 Bang Yai–Kanchanaburi Motorway Opens for Weekend Trial Use
M81 Bang Yai–Kanchanaburi Motorway Opens for Weekend Trial Use The Department of Highways has officially opened the M81 Intercity Motorway between Bang Yai and Kanchanaburi for trial public use, effective…
FTI Considers Lowering Motorcycle Production Target Amid Economic and Tourism Slump
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is reviewing plans to revise downward Thailand’s motorcycle production target for 2025, despite a modest increase in first-quarter output, citing domestic economic stagnation, a…
Man Dies After Flyover Collapse and Blood Transfusion Error in Samut Sakhon
Man Dies After Flyover Collapse and Blood Transfusion Error in Samut Sakhon A 46-year-old man, Amnat Thongkham, has died after being struck by falling concrete from a deteriorating flyover on…
Thailand Reports First Anthrax Death in 30 Years
Thailand Reports First Anthrax Death in 30 Years, Triggers Public Health Alert Thailand has reported its first anthrax-related death in three decades, prompting health authorities to issue a public alert…
Thai Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate to 1.75%, Slashes Growth Forecasts Amid Tariff Concerns
Thai Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate to 1.75%, Slashes Growth Forecasts Amid Tariff Concerns BANGKOK — The Bank of Thailand (BOT) cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points…
Drunk Hospital Director Crashes Into TV Crew in Chaiyaphum, Two Seriously Injured
Drunk Hospital Director Crashes Into TV Crew in Chaiyaphum, Two Seriously Injured CHAIYAPHUM, Thailand – A hospital director driving under the influence plowed into two television photographers late Tuesday night,…
Thai Tycoon Sentenced to 24 Years for Expanding Golf Resort into Protected Forest
Thai Tycoon Sentenced to 24 Years for Expanding Golf Resort into Protected Forest SURIN, Thailand – In a landmark ruling on Thursday, the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases…
Thai Prosecutors Recommend Dropping Lese-Majeste Case Against American Academic Paul Chambers
Thai Prosecutors Recommend Dropping Lese-Majeste Case Against American Academic Paul Chambers PHITSANULOK, Thailand – Thai prosecutors have advised dropping the controversial royal defamation (lese-majeste) and computer crimes case against Paul…
Chinese-Backed Nominee Group Busted in 2-Billion-Baht Condo Land Scam in Rayong
Chinese-Backed Nominee Group Busted in 2-Billion-Baht Condo Land Scam in Rayong RAYONG, Thailand – Thai police have dismantled a Chinese-led nominee network involved in the illegal acquisition of prime land…
Pattaya to Upgrade Walking Street with Spectacular 3D LED Signage
Pattaya to Upgrade Walking Street with Spectacular 3D LED Signage PATTAYA, Thailand — April 30, 2025 — In a bid to elevate its image as a premier global tourism hub,…