Thai Senate approves amendment to parental control law
Under the amendment, parents still have the right to punish, admonish, or correct the behaviour of their underage children, provided such actions do not involve abuse or violence…
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PM Anwar’s pick of ex-Thai PM Thaksin as ASEAN adviser raises eyebrows in Malaysia
While some see it as strategic to tap the experience of the 75-year-old Thai leader and possibly other political bigwigs on regional issues, especially the crisis in Myanmar,…
Viral hippo Moo Deng ready to charm and light up Bangkok at New Year event
From December 17 to January 5, 2025, Moo Deng and her hippopotamus army will illuminate nine iconic locations across the city with a dazzling display of lights and sound. The…
Thailand and Mongolia aim to boost trade to $100 million by 2027
After meeting with Mongolian Ambassador Tumur Amarsanaa at the Commerce Ministry, Commerce Minister Pichai stated that the discussion focused on expediting trade negotiations…
Myanmar court sentences Thai fishing crew members to prison
The fishing boat was seized near Koh Yan Chueak in Kawthaung province on November 30 while fishing in overlapping maritime areas between the two countries.
Thai PM Paetongtarn visits Malaysia to boost bilateral trade ties
The premier was in Malaysia to meet PM Anwar Ibrahim and discuss the enhancement of cooperation in trade and investment.
A chance to visit 3 World Heritage sites on Thailand’s ‘Royal Blossom’ train
This cool season train trip aims to promote domestic ecotourism and generate income for the local economy. It has received collaboration from local agencies, such as Nakhon…
Commerce minister vows to remove Thailand from US IP Watch List
Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan has vowed to improve IPR (intellectual property rights) protection for US products so that Thailand would be removed from the IP Watch List…
Underarm whitener from Thailand found with mercury
Q-nic Care Whitening Underarm Cream, which was manufactured in Thailand, contained 6,109 parts per million (ppm) of mercury—above the 1-ppm limit of the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive…
Thai PM Paetongtarn leaves for official visit to Malaysia
The official visit is aimed at having the two neighbouring nations pursue close cooperation in all levels.