Thai population on course to drop by half in 60 years, warns deputy PM
This would result in the working-age population shrinking from 46 million to about 14 million, severely affecting the country’s economic development and national security.
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Streptococcus suis outbreak in Thailand claims five lives of 82 infected patients
Medical officials blamed the outbreak on the consumption of raw pork and pig blood, which are used in local Thai dishes, such as Larb, Koi and Naem.
Public warned of health risks from high temperatures in summer
Department of Health director-general Atchara Nithiapinyasakul said on Thursday that among the groups at risk are young children, senior citizens, people with chronic diseases and…
Thailand to offer incentives, targets THB1 bn investment from foreign filmmakers
Jaturon Phakdeewanich, director-general of the Department of Tourism, said they would present information about filming locations and multiple incentive measures including 20%…
Thai King’s son ‘Than On’ back for third visit in 7 months
After living abroad for 27 years, Vacharaesorn and his younger brother, Chakriwat, made their first visit to Thailand on August 7, 2023, and travelled to Bangkok again on December…
Opposition to question government performance, ex-PM Thaksin’s parole in debate next month
Move Forward Party leader Chaithawat Tulathon pointed out that the government has failed to keep its promises to the people and Parliament.
ASEAN Defence Ministers meeting looks at current and future challenges
Among the main topics being discussed are maintaining the unity of ASEAN members and security policies to deal with the impacts of disputes and competition between powerful…
Trouble in Bangkok as Filipino transgender group clashes with Thai peers
One of the Thais who was injured in the fight said the two factions had quarrelled in the past, although this was the first time it had led to physical violence
Thailand criticised for captive breeding of elephants for tourism
With the industry recently pivoting towards more captive breeding, the number of captive elephants in Thailand increased by 134% between 2010 and 2020.
Tourism cooperation main topic of Thai-Malaysian bilateral meeting
PM Srettha and PM Anwar also discussed rising airfares and investment in the food industry at the bilateral meeting.