How Trump’s return could transform North Korea’s quiet ties with Thailand

Bangkok’s enforcement of sanctions wiped out trade, but it could mediate if Trump revives diplomacy with Pyongyang On the surface, Thailand and North Korea have little in common. The former is a constitutional monarchy allied with the U.S. that has …

Thailand's new business registration shows growth, nearing 90,000 target for 2024

BANGKOK, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's new business registration increased 2.37 percent in the first 11 months compared to a year earlier, with the accumulated number approaching the 90,000 target for 2024, official data showed on Monday. During the …

‘Drug dealing’ tourist, 36, arrested after Brit reveller died during drug & booze binge at Full Moon Party in Thailand

An Italian tourist was arrested for allegedly selling drugs following the death of a British reveller on the island of the notorious Full Moon Party in Thailand. Federico Carlo Eugenio Pistolesi, 36, had reportedly been supplying banned narcotics to …

Kathryn Bernardo treats her team to a trip to Thailand

Myanmar migrant workers protest against rising costs in Thailand

Nearly 3,500 migrant workers from Myanmar protested across Thailand last week to demand a reduction in work permit and visa renewal fees, reported a labor rights group assisting workers from Myanmar in Thailand. Thirty Myanmar migrant workers were fired …

Inaugural Guj-Thailand AI Express flight ran out of liquor? What officials said

Liquor went out of stock in the inaugural Air India Express flight between Gujarat's Surat and Thailand's capital Bangkok that had 175 passengers and six crew members onboard. Some passengers of the flight had taken to social media, saying the …

Key Trends and Developments in Thailand’s Real Estate Market

According to the latest market analysis, the Thailand real estate market size is estimated to reach USD 71.70 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.41% during the forecast period (2024-2029). The residential segment is expected to record substantial …

Japan dethrones Thailand as top tourist spot

People walk through the annual year-end illumination in Roppongi district | Photo via AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko Japan’s rise as a favoured tourist destination over Thailand is attributed to a weaker currency and its preparedness to welcome independent …

This Christmas, give the gift of health: essential options for expats in Thailand

The holiday season is here, bringing warmth, joy, and a chance to reflect on the year gone by. As an expat in Thailand, this Christmas is a great time to invest in something that truly matters: health. Whether for you or your loved ones, prioritising …

Thailand strengthens efforts to combat PM2.5 pollution crisis

Picture courtesy of The Pattaya News Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has mobilised multiple government agencies to address Thailand’s PM2.5 air pollution crisis, with a focus on key ministries such as Natural Resources and Environment, Agriculture, …