Commander-in-Chief Admiral says he will not leave “mess”
After announcing his retirement at the end of the month, Admiral Choengchai Chomchoengpaet of the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) promised on Friday that he would not leave a “mess” for…
Department of rail transport mulls cap on train fares
The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) has initiated efforts to fulfill the Pheu Thai-led coalition’s commitment of capping fares for Bangkok’s electric train network at a flat rate of 20…
Most expensive gym memberships in Bangkok
The Buddha once said that health is the greatest gift, but the Buddha didn’t have to pay for a gym membership. Let’s check out the most expensive gym memberships in…
Protests erupt in response to a new restriction on allowances for the elderly.
On Thursday, some 70 people gathered outside the Finance Ministry to protest a new rule that requires older individuals aged 60 and up to prove they are destitute in order…
Excise department plans to close loopholes on alcohol tax
In order to close current tax loopholes, the head of the excise department disclosed plans to reform the excise tax structure on wine and beer. A formal discussion with the…
Family mart closes operations in Thailand
FamilyMart, a Japanese convenience store chain, is planning to leave Thailand and rebrand all of its locations by the end of the year. As the master franchise holder in the…
9.32 Billion baht waterway expansion unveiled
Thailand’s Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) is preparing to submit proposals for the development of existing and new canal routes in an effort to reduce traffic…
Bangkok plans to remove more than 23,000 obstacle along the sidewalks
In Bangkok, the term “street furniture” denotes an invasion of the already constrained sidewalk, increasing risks for pedestrians, in contrast to many other nations where it typically refers to something…
Wife of actor Vijay Raghavendra dies at 44 in Bangkok
Spandana, the wife of well-known Kannada cinema actor and director Vijay Raghavendra, passed away on Monday in Bangkok, according to the family. Raghavendra had joined Spandana (age 44) and her…
Breastfeeding facilities to be made available at all district offices
Mothers visiting Bangkok’s district offices will, from now on, face no difficulties if they wish to breastfeed or pump breast milk, because the Bangkok governor has ordered the setting up…