Thailand leaps to 7th place in 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index
The new rank makes Thailand a “Tier 1” country or a role model in global cyber security practices.
Thai government ponders tax reform plan to counter rising budget deficit
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra recently told the parliament that the government plans to generate new income by bringing the informal economy and underground economy, which…
Urgent meeting called ahead of Thailand’s $300 handouts
Local Administration Department seeks to ensure provincial officials understand how to get payouts to the disabled.
Thai PM asks commerce minister to control prices in flooded provinces
Some shops selling construction materials or household equipment in flooded provinces have raised prices.
No weddings, commercial photoshoots allowed in Bangkok’s Wat Rajabopit
The new rule addresses recent issues with influencers using the Royal temple as a backdrop for content creation and commercial activities.
Statue moved to museum after residents blame it for floods in Thailand’s Mae Sai
The “Angel of Maesai” sculpted by Thai artist Kraiwut Donjuk, previously stood in front of the Thailand-Myanmar border checkpoint in Mae Sai. However, several netizens with…
Thai woman’s death after being denied sick leave sparks online uproar
The employee, who died while being treated at a hospital in Pak Nam, had told a friend about the difficulty in taking sick leave due to her previous absences.
Flood victims in Thailand to receive maximum $6,892 per household
This money is on top of the 40,000 to 50,000 baht compensation being paid for other cases, such as deaths, PM Paetongtarn's secretary-general Prommin Lertsuridej said.
New Thai Defence Minister vows to review submarine deal, military reshuffle list
Initially, the Royal Thai Navy wanted to purchase three S26T Yuan-class submarines from China for about US$1.06 billion (38.61 billion baht). However, because of budget…
Poll points to lack of confidence in Thai PM Paetongtarn’s government
People were also concerned about ex-PM Thaksin’s role and his impact on the administration.