Central Bank says Thai inflation to speed up to targeted range
Thailand’s inflation is forecast to gradually speed up to within the targeted range of 1per cent to 3per cent, the Bank of Thailand said on Wednesday, with the rate expected…
Smuggled orangutans smuggled into Thailand set to return to Indonesia
Thailand will repatriate next week the last three orangutans, smuggled into the country from Indonesia, a senior official from the National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation Department said today. “We…
MP’s assistant gets beaten up at Government House over unpaid debt by young man driving a Porsche
Itthiphol (last name withheld) was apprehended by police after he allegedly assaulted an aide to Pheu Thai MP Chuchai Mungcharoenphon at a coffee shop located in the Government House compound…
Bangkok set for horrific week of air quality as smog rolls in
The most severely affected areas are in Eastern Bangkok, with Thonburi district following closely behind. The department classifies the air quality at an “orange” level, signifying potential health impacts. The…
Shops in Pattaya flouting the law by selling illegal laughing gas to tourists
The Nation was tipped off that the shop, which sells legal marijuana products, was selling balloons filled with nitrous oxide (laughing gas) on the popular tourism street in the seaside…
Multiple explosions as Bangkok factory goes up in flames
Located in Bang Pu Industrial Estate in Samut Prakan province, the factory is said to stock ammonia, resulting in recurrent explosions within the facility, according to reports from Thai-language media.…
Thailand farm products to reach global markets with new train network
In a strategic alliance, Global Multimodal Logistics (GML), Market Organisation for Farmers (MOF) and Pan-Asia Silk Co Ltd (PAS) have joined forces to operate a rail transport network for the…
Bangkok club Sonic raided by police who discover illegal drug operation
In a decisive move against illicit activities, a joint operation led by Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, targeted SONIC Pub, an establishment located on…
All Thais to receive free hospital treatment in their home province from private and public hospitals
The government’s universal healthcare scheme will make a ground-breaking leap next year, when Thais will be allowed to receive free medical treatment anywhere in their home province, including private hospitals,…
COVID – 19 is back with a bang as Thai government advises all to wear face masks
Members of the public are advised to wear face masks, maintain social distancing in crowded places and where air circulation is poor and wash their hands frequently, citing a rising…