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Police Raid Gay Party in Bangkok, 97 Test Positive for Drugs

BANGKOK — Thonglor police conducted a pre-dawn raid on Sunday, December 8, targeting a gay party at a hotel in Bangkok's Wattana district. Acting...

Indian Tourist Falls to Death from Bangkok Hotel

A 29-year-old Indian tourist died in a tragic fall from an 18-story hotel building in Bangkok's Klong Toey district on October 14. Thong Lo...

BYD Launches Electric Bus Trial in Thonglor

BYD, a prominent Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has introduced its electric bus to the bustling streets of Bangkok, signaling a shift towards eco-friendly...

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News from across Bangkok

Water Sprayers Installed on Bangkok Bridges to Combat Air Pollution

Authorities in Bangkok have installed water sprayers on several bridges across the city in an effort to reduce airborne dust, particularly fine particulate matter...

Bangkok Rises in Global Rankings, Aims for Further Growth

Bangkok has improved its global standing, climbing to 34th place in Kearney’s 2024 Global Cities Index and earning recognition from Time Out as the...

Regional, National & International News

Restaurants Support Review of Alcohol Sales Ban

The Thai Restaurant Association has voiced its support for the government's decision to review the ban on alcohol sales during certain hours, arguing that...

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A Taste of Tradition: Beer-Battered Fish and Hand-Cut Chips at Hunter’s Garden & Restaurant

Nestled within the lush tranquility of Sukhumvit 101/1, Hunter's Garden & Restaurant offers a refreshing retreat from Bangkok's urban hustle. Among the variety of English and...

LIfestyle

Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage with Historic Registration Event

On January 23, 2025, Thailand took a monumental step forward in LGBTQ+ rights as 1,832 same-sex couples across the country registered their marriages, marking...

Sport

Thai Cyclists Win 2 Golds, Thanapat Takes Bronze

On February 13, 2025, at the Asian Road Cycling Championships in Bueng Si Fai, Phichit, Thailand's cyclists continued their strong performance, claiming two gold...
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Business

Thailand Exports Hit Record $300.5 Billion in 2024

Thailand's export sector reached a historic milestone in 2024, recording a total export value of 300.5 billion US dollars (10.5 trillion baht). This marks...

Markets rebound as Trump holds off on tariff hike

Global and Thai stock markets experienced a short-term rebound after US President Donald Trump announced a decision to delay the implementation of new import...

Foxconn Subsidiary to Invest $306M in Thai Semiconductor Industry

BANGKOK — UNIQUE Integrated Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Foxsemicon Integrated Technology Inc. (Fiti Group) under the Foxconn Technology Group, has secured approval...

Arts & Culture

HBO Renews The White Lotus for Fourth Season

HBO has officially renewed its critically acclaimed series The White Lotus for a fourth season, ahead of the highly anticipated premiere of its third...

White Lotus Season 3 Heads to Thailand with New Faces

The White Lotus, HBO’s multi-Emmy-winning series, is set to return for its highly-anticipated third season on February 16, 2025. This time, the satirical drama...

Thailand raises film rebate to 30% to boost revenue

Thailand’s newly revised cash rebate scheme for foreign film productions, which offers up to 30% with no maximum refund limit, is projected to boost...

Drive & Ride

Toyota Plans Hybrid Expansion in Thailand with $1.5 Billion Investment

Toyota Motor Corporation has announced plans to invest 55 billion baht (approximately $1.5 billion) in Thailand to expand hybrid vehicle production, according to Industry...

Used Car Market Struggles Amid Oversupply and EV Price War

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Tesla Cancels Thailand Factory Plans Amid Global Strategy Shift

Tesla has abandoned its plans to establish a manufacturing plant in Thailand, signaling a significant shift in its global expansion strategy. This decision, part...

Travel

Chinese New Year arrivals in Thailand to exceed 770k

Thailand is expecting a significant surge in Chinese visitors during the 2025 Lunar New Year period, with arrivals set to surpass 770,000 from January...

Thailand Targets 40 Million Tourists in 2025

On December 20, a seminar titled "ISAN NEXT: Revitalizing Thailand’s Economy Amid Global Challenges" was held at Ratchaphruek Auditorium, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, in...

Chinese tourist numbers to Thailand to remain flat in 2024

Thailand’s inbound tourism from China is projected to stagnate in 2024, with expected arrivals hovering around 7 to 8 million. The subdued outlook stems...

Education

Thai Education Ministry to Provide 600000 Students With Tablets and Laptops

The Thai Education Ministry is set to distribute electronic devices, including tablets and laptops, to 600,000 high school students this year as part of...

Online Classes Suggested for Schools Amid PM2.5 Crisis

Schools in Thailand may shift to online classes as PM2.5 fine dust pollution worsens across the country, including in Bangkok, according to the Education...

Thailand re-enrolls 360,000 children in Zero Dropout push

The Thai government has successfully reintegrated over 360,000 children into classrooms as part of its Thailand Zero Dropout policy, an initiative aimed at reducing...

Feel at home at The LA49 hotel

Located in one of the quietest parts of Thonglor, in the blend of houses and residences is The LA49 Hotel. You might almost miss...