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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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Delivery Rider Killed After Road Rage Incident on Sukhumvit Road

A 49-year-old delivery rider was killed in a road rage incident on Sukhumvit Road in the Watthana district of Bangkok on Tuesday afternoon. The...

Ratchathewi Overpass Removal for MRT Construction Scheduled

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has announced plans to begin dismantling the Ratchathewi overpass on January 17, 2025, as part of...

Regional, National & International News

French Student Arrested in Bangkok for Sharing Explicit Content

A 26-year-old French student studying in Thailand was arrested in Bangkok on January 20 for allegedly sharing explicit content, including videos of intimate encounters...

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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’s Virtual Bank Competition Heats Up with Five Major Bidders

Lede: The competition for Thailand's virtual banking licences has intensified, with five major business groups confirming their interest ahead of the submission deadline. The...

Sport

New Thai Badminton Duo Clinches First Title at Kumamoto Masters

Thai badminton pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran secured their first mixed doubles title together at the US$420,000 BWF Kumamoto Masters in Japan on...
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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...

Thai Cabinet Approves 15% Minimum Corporate Tax

The Thai Cabinet has approved two landmark laws to introduce a minimum corporate tax rate of 15%, aligning the nation with the Organisation for...

Expert Advocates for Reform of Thailand’s Shadow Economy

Bangkok: Thailand’s informal economy, accounting for nearly 50% of the country’s GDP, presents a significant opportunity for reform, according to Thai economist Dr. Anusorn...

Arts & Culture

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...

Thailand’s CEA Launches Market to Boost Creative Industries

The Creative Economy Agency (CEA) has launched the Content Project Market as part of its Content Lab 2024 initiative, seeking to connect creators, businesses,...

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

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...

Phu Kradueng Draws 2,000 Visitors for Father’s Day Free Entry

Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei Province experienced a surge of over 2,000 visitors on December 5, 2024, as tourists flocked to enjoy the...

Education

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...

Senate Approves Draft Bills for Higher Education Fund

On October 22, 2024, Supamas Isarapakdee, the Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, announced that the Senate has approved four draft bills...

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...