Extreme Heat Advisory: Thailand Faces Sweltering Temperatures
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued an extreme heat warning for several regions across Thailand from today until March 5, with temperatures expected to exceed 40°C in some areas.…
Amazon Takes Over James Bond – Is 007 About to Get a Makeover?
British hearts are racing, and not in a suave, martini-sipping, tuxedo-wearing kind of way. The world’s most famous spy, James Bond, has fallen into American hands! With Amazon now calling…
Summer starts next week
Thailand will officially enter summer next Friday, with temperatures expected to be slightly lower than last year, according to the weather service. This year’s summer will run from February 28…
Thai Garbage Collector Strikes Gold—Literally!
A Thai woman who collects recyclable garbage hit an unexpected jackpot after selling gold accessories she had gathered from a landfill for years. She walked into a gold shop in…
Experience the Magic of Art and Music at the ‘Bangkok Street Performer Festival
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of art and performance at the “Bangkok Street Performer Festival 2024,” happening on Saturday, November 30, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Presented by…
Govt threatens BOT’s independence
After postponing a decision twice on selecting the new chairperson of the Bank of Thailand (BOT) board of directors, the selection committee will meet today to choose from three candidates:…
Foam-free festival called for
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is encouraging city residents to go “zero-foam” during this year’s Loy Krathong festival, urging participants to use biodegradable floats in an effort to protect the…
Lottery pension scheme a populist gamble?
Is the Proposed Lottery Pension Scheme a Populist Gamble? Thailand has now entered the realm of an aged society, with individuals over 60 comprising about 20% of the population, equating…
Four Thai court cases that could unleash political crisis
Thailand is facing a critical week of court cases that could ignite a political crisis in Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy, with the futures of both the prime minister and the…
Kerry Express okays capital increase
Following a recent resolution by the board of Kerry Express (Thailand) Plc (KEX), the company approved a capital increase by issuing up to 2.8125 billion newly issued ordinary shares with…