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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...
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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...