New Law Closes Loophole on Child Beating
Thailand has amended its civil code to prohibit corporal punishment of children, a significant stride welcomed by child rights advocates seeking to change societal views on parenting. The recent revision…
Pundit Claims China Will Benefit from Tariff Decision
According to Sompop Manarungsan, president of the Panyapiwat Institute of Management, U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policy may ultimately strengthen China and signal a trend of relocating manufacturing bases from…
Bangkok Governor Quells Drama, Affirms Unified Rescue Effort in Building Collapse
Bangkok Governor Quells Drama, Affirms Unified Rescue Effort in Building Collapse BANGKOK – April 19, 2025 — Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt confirmed on Saturday that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)…
Bhumjaithai Denies Rift with Pheu Thai Amid Cabinet Reshuffle Speculation
Bhumjaithai Denies Rift with Pheu Thai Amid Cabinet Reshuffle Speculation BANGKOK – April 19, 2025 — Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul dismissed rumours of tension with the Pheu Thai Party,…
Thailand Seeks Faster Durian Export Process to China
Thailand Seeks Faster Durian Export Process to China BANGKOK – April 19, 2025 — Thailand is working to streamline durian exports to China, its largest market, by urging Beijing to…
Indian Scam Gang Busted in Thailand for Kidnapping and Extortion
Indian Scam Gang Busted in Thailand for Kidnapping and Extortion BANGKOK – April 19, 2025 — Thai police have arrested seven foreign nationals, including six Indians and one Pakistani, accused…
BMTA to Upgrade Fleet with Electric Vehicles
The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) is set to replace its natural gas-powered (NGV) buses with electric-powered (EV) air-conditioned buses, starting with a first batch of 500 EV buses scheduled…
Boeing Starts Returning Aircraft Rejected by Chinese Airlines
Boeing has started transporting 737 Max jets, which were rejected by Chinese airline customers, back to the United States amid escalating trade tensions between the two major economies. According to…
Lift Shaft Becomes Focal Point in Ongoing Search for SAO Collapse Victims
Search Narrows to Lift Shaft Search and rescue crews have zeroed in on the lift shaft of the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district, as hopes…
Casino Bill Faces Significant Obstacles
The future of the casino-entertainment complex bill is uncertain after the Pheu Thai-led government decided to delay its push for approval due to strong opposition. The bill has been postponed…