Thaksin due to be released from jail on Sunday due to old age and health issues
Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is expected to be released this Sunday, as he is on the latest list of 930 prisoners granted parole, according to Justice Minister Tawee…
5 Thai immigration officers jailed for 15 years for extorting money from Chinese tourist
Five immigration police officers were sentenced to 15 years in prison each today, after they were found guilty by the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases of extorting 10…
Inflation in Thailand hits a 35 month low in Jan.
The latest data indicates that inflation has been on a downward trend for the past four months, with January 2024 showing the lowest inflation rate in 35 months. This sustained…
Tourism Authority to meet next week to discuss 3 week Songkran Festival
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will hold meetings next week with the Culture and Interior ministries, the private sector and other relevant agencies to discuss details of this year’s…
Parts of Thailand set to shiver as temperatures plummet
People living in the north-eastern, northern, eastern and central regions, including Bangkok and its vicinity, will experience another round of cool weather from tomorrow until Tuesday, due to the arrival…
Marauding monkeys in Lopburi subject to plan to curb their mischief
The Lopburi Municipality on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, agreeing to work together in tackling the problem. The plan…
Korea Air add new flights as demand increases to escape winter
The extra flights on the Incheon-Don Mueang route are serving high demand from Koreans seeking to escape winter in January and February, said country manager Kim Jongmin. The airline currently…
Rampaging monkeys putting off investors in Lopburi
The Lopburi economy is suffering as shops in the city centre threaten to close after a troop of over 3,500 monkeys caused significant problems. Businesses and stores have shuttered and…
Posing tourists injured as illegal balcony collapses
Chalit Thipkham, chief of Hang Dong district, said the accident happened at 7.30am at the resort in Ban Chang Kham Luang village in Tambon Ban Waen. The injured were public…
Thailand and Sri Lanka to ink off free trade agreement
Thailand and Sri Lanka have recently signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the aim of boosting bilateral trade and promoting economic growth for both nations. The agreement covers various…