‘Floating tourist train’ returns next month
On Wednesday, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) began accepting reservations for its well-liked “floating train” day tours to Pasak Jolasid Dam in Lop Buri.In the months of November, December,…
Surgery keeps Thaksin out
According to the Department of Corrections, jailed former premier Thaksin Shinawatra underwent orthopedic surgery on Monday at the Police General Hospital (PGH). It is unknown how long his recuperation will…
A judge dismisses Benz Racing’s doping case
The case against “Benz Racing” aka Akarakit Worarojcharoendet, who was charged with narcotics trafficking in 2017, was dismissed by the Supreme Court on Tuesday. On Tuesday night, the ex-motor racer…
FTAs boost Thai exports to US$46 bn in first 7 months
According to Ronnarong Phoolpipat, director-general of the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT), Thai exports reached US$46.18 billion between January and July as a result of FTAs.The top five FTAs responsible…
Sutin explains why Thai Navy bought frigate over submarine
On Monday, Thai Defense Minister Sutin Klungsang declared that he was prepared to discuss the rationale behind the RTN’s decision to purchase a frigate from China rather than a submarine.The…
Russian travelers now get 90 days without a visa
At a meeting in Thailand, the Cabinet decided to let Russian tourists stay for up to 90 days instead of 30 days, starting November 1, 2023. Main Points In order…
Third Drop in a Row in the Thai Industrial Confidence Index
The manufacturing sector in Thailand has slowed for three consecutive months, and this has negatively impacted the country’s Industrial Confidence Index. The Thai Manufacturing Confidence Index Remains Dismal. The Federation…
Free trade deal with GCC countries
A government spokesman, Chai Wacharonke, says that Thailand wants to have a free trade deal with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to encourage business and trade. On Saturday, Prime Minister…
BMW will finalize its EV plant plan before the end of the year
By the end of the year, Munich-based premium car manufacturer BMW Group Thailand will have finished its plan to construct an electric vehicle (EV) factory in Thailand in order to…
New York judge fines Trump $5,000 for gag order violation
The New York judge presiding over Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial on Friday fined the former US president $5,000 for disobeying a partial gag order and warned him that further…