Beyond Songkran water guns: Thailand’s quirkiest soft-power weapons
Four other soft-power weapons that Thailand is wielding to conquer international hearts and minds include elephant pants, art toys, 3D ice cream, and artistic manhole covers.
Sino-Thai cooperation on fast track
As China and Thailand continue to strengthen infrastructure connectivity and further boost people-to-people exchanges, bilateral trade and cooperation in other fields have also…
Bangkok cuts daily carbon footprint by 142 tonnes with food waste tactic
The 184 markets that collaborated with 50 Bangkok district offices could separate food waste of almost 75 tonnes per day.
Thailand’s MoUs with New Zealand cover education, aviation cooperation
PM Srettha said both parties agreed to elevate Thailand-New Zealand relations to a “strategic partnership” by 2026 or sooner, which will mark the 70th anniversary of their…
Songkran revellers in Khaosan area generated 116 tonnes of waste
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said six water trucks and city officials were deployed to clean up this tourist attraction starting 4am on Tuesday.
206 killed, 1,593 injured over first five of Songkran’s ‘7 dangerous days’
The highest number of accidents took place between 4pm and 5pm, with victims – both dead and injured – being in the 20 to 29 age group.
Former PM Thaksin’s politicking may spark Cabinet reshuffle, academic says
The academic believes that a Cabinet reshuffle would aim to improve its efficiency in driving political strategies, as the government needs to evaluate its work and ensure that…
Songkran wakes up Thai economy as locals and tourists join in the fun
The Thai Chamber of Commerce Economic Forecast Centre predicts spending during Songkran 2024 to exceed 120 billion baht, while the TTB Economic Analysis Centre estimates a…
Former Premier Yingluck, other political exiles, welcome to return, says PM Srettha
PM Srettha believes all fugitives fleeing political charges will want to return home and they are welcome, provided the legal process is observed.
Much more welfare needed for Thailand’s domesticated elephants: experts
Even though many tourists have enjoyed interacting with elephants, today many believe that the mahouts’ use of hooks and chains violates the animals’ wellbeing.