Four more sub-districts in Thailand’s Mae Sai, Chiang Rai brace for flooding
More misery to come for residents of parts of Chiang Rai as the after-effects of storm Yagi cause waterways to overflow.
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No ‘economic’ typhoon can be expected from Thailand’s digital wallet scheme, says opposition lawmaker
The 10,000-baht handout scheme, which was introduced as a measure to boost the Thai economy, was a flagship election campaign of the ruling Pheu Thai Party.
A quick escape: Top mini-break spots near Bangkok
Beach city Pattaya has emerged as the top choice for mini breaks, followed by Khao Yai, Chonburi, Rayong, and Kanchanaburi respectively.
Thai PM’s office revamped for Paetongtarn, ex-deputy PM’s pet fish relocated
The old desk of her predecessor has been replaced with a new one and the furniture has been rearranged. Officials from the Premises, Vehicles and Security Division of the Cabinet…
Bangkok Art Biennale 2024 explores sustainability and identity
The fourth edition of the Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) is set to showcase more than 200 pieces of art by Thai and foreign artists in 11 iconic sites across Bangkok.`
Debt-structuring expected to feature in Thai PM Paetongtarn’s economic push
The policies will be implemented through state-owned specialised financial institutions, commercial banks, and asset management companies, according to a source.
Mae Mali, longest-lived female hippopotamus in Thailand, turns 59
She was given a special giant cake made of her favourite fruits and vegetables such as dragon fruit, watermelon, apples, papaya, bananas, sweet potatoes, grapes and carrots, along…
The changing face of Chinatowns across Asia
Throughout history, the diaspora from China has travelled the world to forge livelihoods, giving rise to distinctive Chinatowns. Over time, each Chinatown has evolved.
Low measles vaccination in 3 southern Thai border provinces causes 5 deaths
Director-general Thongchai Kiratihattayakorn said on Saturday that measles and German measles were communicable diseases of concern in Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat provinces…
Thailand’s Samut Songkhram gears up for traditional ‘khanom khrok’ annual event
This centuries-old tradition revolves around offering traditional Thai-style coconut pudding, a sweet snack made from flour and coconut milk, to monks. The event is more than just…