Bangkok police bust poker game, arrest 16 foreigners
Police arrested 14 Chinese and two Taiwanese nationals early on Wednesday for allegedly playing poker for money inside what was once a restaurant in Bangkok’s Wang Thonglang…
Three traditional Phetchaburi dishes at risk of disappearing
In 2021, UNESCO designated Phetchaburi as a "City of Gastronomy", making it the fifth city in Thailand to receive this honour, following Phuket, Chiang Mai, Sukhothai and Bangkok.
Thailand ranks among the top 4 countries most at risk of flooding
The majority of those vulnerable to flooding—about 1.36 billion people—live in South and East Asia, with 329 million in China and 225 million in India, making up more than…
Vietnamese artist carves out timeless legacy in watches
Tran Ngoc Chien draws inspiration from traditional motifs, such as Ly Dynasty dragons and Dong Ho folk art, transforming them into intricate watch engravings.
Housing prices far higher than what most Bangkokians can afford
More than half of Bangkokians find it difficult to purchase a house as their monthly salary is less than 30,000 baht while property prices have continued to rise.
Viral hippo Moo Deng smiles on rice farmers
Many of these farmers in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, particularly those practising organic agriculture, are facing significant financial hardship as their year-end harvest was…
Thailand ranks 5th in most nerve-racking nations to drive in; India takes the top spot: Survey
The survey was conducted among more than 2,000 motorists, who were asked to score between one and 10 how nervous they would be to drive in each country (1 being not nervous at…
Thai FDA to crack down on toxic chemicals after imported grapes scare
This move comes after the authorities detected 50 types of toxic residues on Shine Muscat grapes, which triggered fear about the safety of imported vegetables and fruits among…
Can a legal miracle prevent further violence in Thailand’s deep South?
All eyes are firmly fixed on whether the Cabinet will ask for a Royal Decree to amend the Criminal Code to allow prosecutions in the Tak Bai case.
Thai Red Cross Blood drive launched to celebrate Halloween
The Centre’s director, Assoc Prof Dr Dujjai Chaiwanichsiri notes that Halloween is widely recognised as a “day of the spirits” and offers a great opportunity to the public…