Thailand on alert as PM Paetongtarn warns of potential aftershocks following earthquake
Speaking from Phuket, the Prime Minister has ordered a coordinated response across all government ministries to address the developing situation.
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At least 25 killed as powerful quake strikes Myanmar, sows panic in Bangkok and Hanoi
The 7.7-magnitude tremor hit northwest of the city of Sagaing at a shallow depth, the United States Geological Survey said. A 6.4-magnitude aftershock hit the same area minutes…
Thai PM Paetongtarn denies her government tried to buy votes in no-confidence debate
The PM's remarks followed People’s Party MP from Rayong province, Krit Silapachai, claiming that he was contacted by an influential political figure and offered a lot of money…
Thailand eyes cutting Chinese tourist visa extensions to 30 days
Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong said on Thursday that the average stay for Chinese tourists is less than 15 days, making the current 90-day extension excessive. He…
Protesters rally against Entertainment Complex Bill in Bangkok
The bill, which allows entrepreneurs to set up a man-made destination with a casino plus at least four other businesses, is expected to stimulate the economy and tourism, as well…
Thai PM Paetongtarn smoothly sails through no-confidence vote
She received 319 votes in favour and 162 against, with seven abstentions.
Thai woman spends US$176k to clone beloved French bulldog
Paphaeng, now five months old, is Thailand’s first cloned dog. Despite a slight difference in the left ear pattern, she appears healthy and cheerful.
Thailand offers expat tax breaks to reverse brain drain
Under new regulations, returning Thai nationals with at least a bachelor's degree and two years of international work experience will benefit from a fixed 17% income tax rate.…
Thai PM Paetongtarn faces no-confidence vote in parliament
Ms. Paetongtarn, 38, became Thailand's youngest premier in August and despite lukewarm ratings in opinion polls and fierce criticism during the televised censure debate, she is…
Cambodian police capture Thai ‘ringleaders’ during scam raids in border city
During the operation, authorities seized evidence including 33 computers, 65 mobile phones used for illegal online criminal activities, 65 Thai identification cards and 2 Thai…