US commerce secretary promises investments in Thailand to make semiconductors
Secretary Gina Raimondo said Thailand stood to gain from a move by the United States to diversify semiconductor production, adding that American firms were ready to…
Thirteen sailors injured as Thai Navy warship accidentally blasts frigate
The fire was caused by an explosion triggered by an artillery shell accidentally discharged from HTMS Chonburi, which was docked nearby.
Albino Thai buffalo sets records by fetching 18 million baht at a fair
90% of its offspring will be born with albino traits, making it a significant asset in the buffalo breeding industry.
Thai fruit seller offers his eye for sale due to financial debt
In interviews with the Thai media, the unnamed fruit seller said he needed money to repay his informal debt, the amount of which was not specified.
Proposal for buffer zone at Malaysia-Thai border presented to Home Ministry
An official said the construction of a buffer zone is "very important" because enforcement agencies that control the border face smuggling activities.
Phi Phi Island’s twin woes – not enough water, too much marijuana
The island is facing a shortage of fresh water for both domestic use and consumption purposes during the dry season.
Thai population on course to drop by half in 60 years, warns deputy PM
This would result in the working-age population shrinking from 46 million to about 14 million, severely affecting the country’s economic development and national security.
Public warned of health risks from high temperatures in summer
Department of Health director-general Atchara Nithiapinyasakul said on Thursday that among the groups at risk are young children, senior citizens, people with chronic diseases and…
Thailand to offer incentives, targets THB1 bn investment from foreign filmmakers
Jaturon Phakdeewanich, director-general of the Department of Tourism, said they would present information about filming locations and multiple incentive measures including 20%…
Two Filipinos slapped with 5,000-baht fine each over Bangkok ‘transgender war’
The two waived their right to a lawyer and pleaded guilty on the spot. The court then slapped them with a fine of 10,000 baht each for disturbing public order, before halving the…