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Thailand’s Population Declines, Births Fall Below 500,000

BANGKOK — Thailand’s population decreased by 100,000 in 2024, reaching 65.95 million, as annual births fell below 500,000 for the first time since 1949....

Elephant Startled by Fireworks Injures Five in Nong Bua Lamphu

An elephant startled by fireworks during a fair in Nong Bua Lamphu, northeastern Thailand, caused chaos on January 18, injuring five people as it...

Thailand Sees 20% Increase in Foreign Tourist Arrivals

In the first two weeks of January 2025, Thailand saw a significant rise in foreign tourism, welcoming over 1.3 million visitors, marking an increase...

Thai Farmer Creates Dragon and Cat Artwork in Rice Field

A paddy field spanning two acres in northern Thailand has been transformed into an intricate artwork featuring a dragon and a cat, serving as...

Tiger Relocated for Treatment After Trap Injury in Suphan Buri

On January 15, 2025, a tiger injured by an animal trap was transported from the Bueng Chawak Wildlife Management Development Center in Suphan Buri...

Tax Deduction Program Encourages Digital Spending in 2025

The government has unveiled "Easy E-Receipt 2.0," a tax incentive program aimed at bolstering consumer spending and supporting the economy. Running until the end...

Father Seeks Justice After Daughter Reports Assault by Relative

On January 14, 2025, Mr. Boonyuen, 66, and his 15-year-old daughter, Ms. Bee (a pseudonym), visited the Justice Recovery Foundation on Chaeng Watthana Road,...

Israel Adds 13,000 Jobs for Thai Agricultural Workers

Israeli Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Avi Dichter has announced an additional 13,000 job openings in Israel's agricultural sector for Thai workers in 2025....

Thai Girl Rescued from Myanmar and Reunited in Mae Sot

Mae Sot, Thailand—A 10-year-old girl who went missing from her home last Friday has been safely rescued from Myanmar and reunited with her family...

Japanese Railcars in Thailand Face Conversion Delays

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is investigating delays surrounding the relocation and modification of 20 Japanese diesel railcars, initially gifted by the East...

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