Research institute warns Thailand risks falling behind ASEAN
If current trends continue, Vietnam’s GDP per capita will surpass Thailand’s by 2073.
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Thai Public Health Ministry holds public hearing on new alcohol control draft directive
The draft includes a six-month grace period for alcohol sale time restrictions, according to a Government House source.
SEA Games 2025 in Thailand: Bringing Southeast Asia together
The 2025 SEA Games will be hosted across 10 provinces in Thailand, with Bangkok, Chonburi, and Songkhla serving as the three main hubs.
Thailand’s tourism faces intense competition in Asia’s “tourism war” as rivals grow over 10%
In 2025, many countries are aiming for significant growth in international tourism, with some targeting over 10% growth in foreign arrivals, reflecting aggressive tourism…
US sanctions Myanmar-based armed group and Thai national linked to scams
This action is part of a broader effort to dismantle Southeast Asian-based call centre scams and human trafficking networks targeting US citizens, causing significant financial…
Alleged hacker wanted by FBI arrested in Phuket
Pol Lt Gen Surapol Prembutr, commissioner of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, said the US citizen is 35 years old, and the FBI had contacted the CCIB earlier to request…
Heavy rain floods 57 areas in Bangkok, but no link to upstream water
The flooding had nothing to do with upstream water or Chao Phraya River levels, as previously speculated. Instead, it was caused by the intense rain over a short period.
Heartbreaking tragedy as three wild elephants found dead from electrocution in Thai fruit orchard
Preliminary findings suggest that the elephants were electrocuted by live wires used within the private fruit orchard. Authorities have pledged to investigate thoroughly and take…
Thai First Army Area chief vows readiness to protect territory, maintain border closure
Lt Gen Worayos Luangsuwan inspected a troop post at the Ban Klong Luen border checkpoint, where he instructed soldiers to coordinate closely with other agencies to ensure the…
Thai PM Anutin orders public health minister to speed up revision of alcohol sale hours
Businesses involved in alcohol sales earlier voiced concerns that the new Alcohol Control Act, which came into effect on November 8, lacked sub-regulations to guide enforcement…