Harvesting filming locations as Thailand’s soft power
Overseas searches for accommodation on Koh Samui showed a 26% increase year on year in June, while domestic searches were up 8%. The reason for the increase in interest has been…
Most Thais doubt PM Paetongtarn can work as PM without help from Thaksin: poll
The National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) surveyed 1,310 people aged above 18 years nationwide by phone on August 20-21; the poll was published on Sunday.
Powerful people control most political parties, say most Thais
A recent survey found that more than 69% of respondents do not trust the government to act in the country’s best interests.
Former Move Forward Party leader Pita heads to Harvard as a visiting democracy fellow
The party-list MP was disqualified from running for office for 10 years following the dissolution of his party by the Constitutional Court for undermining the constitutional…
New cabinet to continue former PM Srettha’s projects, Pheu Thai says
Digital wallet scheme will remain a priority but concerns, both fiscal and technical, will be further studied.
Thai PM Paetongtarn vows to complete Cabinet list this week
New Prime Minister vows to scrutinise potential candidates carefully to avoid any problems over qualifications.
Bangkok’s public bus operator slapped with THB1.3 billion lawsuit
The BMTA was accused of defaulting on payment of wages and interest under the purchasing and maintenance contract for 489 air-conditioned buses using national gas as fuel in the…
Two people killed as Thai actor’s jet ski crashes into long-tail boat
The jet ski was driven by actor Chindanai Sae-Lim, known as QP from the series "Wun Rak Nak Bid," who expressed his shock and regret over the accident.
Paetongtarn vows to strive for unity as she accepts royal appointment as Thai PM
PM Paetongtarn said that receiving the royal appointment was the greatest honour and pride of her life.
Thailand’s lawmakers elect Paetongtarn Shinawatra as new Prime Minister
Ms Paetongtarn, 37, assumed the post two days after another Pheu Thai candidate, Mr Srettha Thavisin, was dismissed from the premiership by the Constitutional Court for the…