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A senior official from the Fine Arts Department has left for the United States to examine two artefacts, including the “Golden Boy”, which are to be returned to Thailand by... The post “Golden Boy” ancient statue to return from US in May first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

Responding to the Thai Bankers Association’s announcement yesterday, of a cut in the minimum retail rate (MRR) for creditworthy customers of 0.25% for six months, six state banks announced today... The post Six state banks announce lending rate cut first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

Voice TV, known for its pro-Thaksin stance, will cease broadcasting on all of its platforms on May 31st. The board of Voice TV announced today that it will cease operations... The post Voice TV to close on all platforms first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

Two biomass power plants in the southernmost province of Pattani were set on fire early this morning. The arson attacks occurred simultaneously in Mae Larn and Sabayoi districts. In Mae... The post Arsonists attack biomass power plants in Pattani first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

One of the latest signs that all is not well with the government’s flagship policy is, again, the prime minister’s mood when asked about the matter this week after a... The post Will digital wallet hang both Pheu Thai and conservatives from same rope? first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

Samana Bodhirak will be remembered as the spiritual leader who founded the Santi Asoke Buddhist sect but never shied away from political upheavals that have shaped Thailand for the past... The post Samana Bodhirak: Ascetic leader of Santi Asoke at vanguard of political protest movements first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

A defence volunteer was killed and five others were injured in a shooting, followed by an explosion, in Bannang Sata district of Thailand’s southern province of Yala today. According to... The post Defence volunteer killed, five others injured by insurgents in Yala first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the leaders of 17 countries have issued a joint statement calling for the immediate release of all hostages, including 8 Thai nationals, still being held... The post Thailand joins 17 countries calling for immediate release of hostages in Gaza first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin met with Thaksin Shinawatra over lunch today in a central Bangkok hotel, amidst speculation over a cabinet reshuffle. Srettha was accompanied by his deputy, Phumtham Wechayachai,... The post Srettha and Thaksin meet over cabinet reshuffle speculation first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

A private hospital in Samut Prakan has been fined 100,000 baht by the Emergency Medicine Committee (EMC) for refusing to treat a critically injured patient, who later died after being... The post Private hospital fined Bt100,000 for refusing emergency treatment first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

The ruling Pheu Thai Party is encountering resistance from the military to its idea of transferring businesses controlled by the armed forces to other agencies. The House of Representatives set... The post Military digs in to beat back attempts to end its role running businesses first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

Yangon, Myanmar – A Myanmar ethnic minority armed group has executed three of its personnel following a public trial held in a town captured from the military in January, media affiliated to the... The post Myanmar ethnic armed group executes three personnel first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

Responding to the government’s call for a cut in lending rates, the Thai Bankers Association (TBA) announced today that it has decided to reduce the minimum retail rate (MRR) for... The post Thai banks agree to reduce lending rates by 0.25% for six months first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

Supachai Phosu, Former Deputy Agriculture Minister, has been faulted by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) for gross violation of political ethical conduct, for illegally owning 35.2 hectares of land in... The post NACC faults former Deputy House Speaker for gross violation of ethical conduct first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

A fire, believed to have been caused by the extremely hot weather, broke out at a landfill in Si Maha Phot district of Prachin Buri yesterday afternoon, sending thick black... The post Extremely hot weather suspected cause of landfill fire in Prachin Buri first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

The Expressway Authority of Thailand (ETA) and the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy Planning are negotiating with concessionaire Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM) to reduce the maximum toll on... The post Talks underway to cut toll on Ngamwongwan-Rama 9 expressway first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

The owner of a gold shop in Thailand’s north-eastern province of Roi Et has been distributing free second-hand student uniforms, to help reduce parents’ expenses for the upcoming semester. Wimol... The post Second-hand student uniform giveaway in Roi Et first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

Yangon, Myanmar – The Myanmar junta’s home minister has left for China for security talks with Beijing’s minister for public security, state media said Thursday. Lieutenant-General Yar Pyae left for China... The post Myanmar junta minister heads to Beijing for security talks first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

Phetchaburi, a historic coastal province, invites you to enjoy a weekend drive through its diverse flavours and traditions. While Khao Wang, or Palace Hill, and its historical enclaves may draw... The post Phetchaburi on a plate first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has sent an urgent letter to the government advising it to downsize the “digital wallet” scheme by only providing the 10,000 baht benefit to about... The post Govt brushes off central bank’s call for review of digital wallet scheme first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke offered an assurance today that all construction projects on the Rama 2 Road will be completed next year, after which the traffic gridlock will be substantially... The post Govt spokesman assures Move Forward MP: Rama 2 road completion set for next year first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

A social media post, which is being widely discussed across several social media platforms in Thailand, claims that the popular ‘Labubu’ toys are based upon the Cambodian ‘Kala’ myth. The... The post Are Labubu figures based on Cambodian folklore? first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

Myanmar junta troops have moved back into a vital border town they were ousted from by an alliance of ethnic rebels and anti-junta fighters this month, military sources told AFP... The post Myanmar junta says troops back in Myawaddy first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

Embattled deputy commissioner Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn withdrew his charge of malfeasance in office today, which were filed against Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, but demanded a probe into the actions... The post Suspended deputy police commissioner withdraws charges against PM first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

Two Japanese men are wanted by Thai police for alleged involvement in the killing and dismembering of a Japanese man. Body parts, including hands and a skull, of the victim... The post Police probe Yakuza connection in murder case involving Japanese nationals first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

Thailand’s ruling coalition continues to juggle with the challenge of arranging funding for the digital wallet scheme that involves cash handouts totaling 500 billion baht.  The government had planned direct... The post Srettha still struggling with funding for digital wallet scheme first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

The Rim Moei market near the Thai-Myanmar border in Mae Sot district of Tak, which is usually packed with shoppers and tourists, especially during weekends, has been eerily quiet since... The post Border trade in Mae Sot hit hard by fighting in Myanmar’s Myawaddy first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

A prolonged stalemate in fighting between the Myanmar military and ethnic armed groups for control of Myawaddy, a strategic Myanmar town bordering northern Thailand,  could be a turning point that... The post Myawaddy stalemate could pressure warring parties to talks -- Sihasak first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has postponed the further capture of macaques in Lop Buri’s Muang district until May, because construction of a huge cage, in... The post Operation to capture Lop Buri’s notorious monkeys to continue next month first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

(Reuters) – Five migrants, including a child, died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from France to Britain in an overcrowded small boat on Tuesday, hours after Britain passed a bill... The post Migrants drown in English Channel hours after UK passes Rwanda policy first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

The US Senate on Tuesday approved legislation requiring the wildly popular social media app TikTok to be divested from its Chinese parent company ByteDance or be shut out of the American... The post Bill to ban TikTok in US clears Congress first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

SONGKHLA, April 26 (TNA) – Two groups of assailants wreaked havoc by setting off explosives and igniting two biomass power plants simultaneously in the provinces of Songkhla and Pattani in the wee hours of the night on Friday. At least four attackers, dressed in black attire with obscured faces were captured on closed-circuit television within […]...

BANGKOK, April 26 (TNA) – Today, the sun will be directly overhead in Bangkok for the first time this year. This phenomenon will occur around 12.16 p.m. local time. During this period, objects at the sun’s zenith will appear to have no shadows. According to the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT), this occurrence, […]...

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched a comprehensive initiative to enhance pedestrian infrastructure across the city, introducing new durable footpath standards aimed at prioritizing pedestrian safety and accessibility....

BANGKOK, April 25 (TNA) – The court has issued arrest warrants for two Japanese suspects in a murder case involving a compatriot. The arrest warrants came after the police apprehended a Thai man, who admitted he was the driver, hired by the Japanese men to take them to a warehouse in the Phutthamonthon area. The […]...

BANGKOK, April 25 (TNA) – The Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) has sent an urgent letter to the Cabinet to review the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, suggesting it should target only a select group of 15 million financially vulnerable people. The government plans to start the 10,000 – baht handouts to each of […]...

The Foreign Ministry discloses that the situation at the Thai-Myanmar border has improved, with no shootings in Myanmar reported within 48 hours but continuous monitoring is necessary....

RAYONG, April 24 (TNA) – Following a fire at a chemical storage warehouse in Rayong province which erupted two days ago, the firefighting team has revised their fire suppression plan after some fire spots rekindled. Backhoe trucks have used to scoop soil to smother the flames at the chemical storage warehouse of Win Process Co., […]...

Two Japanese gang members suspected of killing a Japanese man and dismembering his body in Nonthaburi province last month have fled to a neighbouring country, police said Friday, with a police source identifying it as Laos....

Voice TV, owned by the family of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has announced that it will cease broadcasting on all platforms on May 31 after 15 years. About 100 reporters and staff members will be laid off....

SONGKHLA: Suspected insurgents launched a bomb attack on a power plant in Saba Yoi district and set fire to car tyres in the adjacent district of Thepha in the early hours of Friday....

SONGKHLA: Suspected insurgents launched a bomb attack on a power plant in Saba Yoi district and set fire to car tyres in the adjacent district of Thepha in the early hours of Friday....

KHON KAEN - A convicted drug defendant who escaped custody from the provincial court on Wednesday has been recaptured, along with an accomplice, at a resort in this northeastern province on Friday morning....

Injured protesters and families of Tak Bai's fatal tragedy victims have filed a lawsuit against nine former top officials, accusing them of murder and other charges....

The chairman of the Stock Exchange of Thailand, Pichai Chunhavajira, is likely to emerge as the next finance minister in the next cabinet reshuffle, in which Pheu Thai looks set to lose several cabinet posts to other coalition partners, a source said on Thursday....

The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) will work with the Social Development and Human Security Ministry to check if the unorthodox Buddhist preaching practiced by an eight-year-old boy called "Nong Nice" whose parents claim he is the son of the Lord Buddha in a previous life, is a scam....

Thailand and Australia have signed a pact on financial technology cooperation to promote the local fintech industry....

The Australian and New Zealand embassies in Thailand yesterday jointly hosted an Anzac Day commemorative service at Hellfire Pass, part of the Thai-Burma railway in Kanchanaburi province....

Tak province has become a hotspot for malaria infections, and serious action is being taken to prevent further outbreaks, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC)....

The government will not raise the minimum daily wage to 400 baht on Labour Day as previously announced. Instead, it will wait for the results of a tripartite committee on May 14....

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered an inspection of all chemical warehouses in the country in light of the series of fires reported over the past couple of weeks, according to government spokesman Chai Wacharonke yesterday....

Another blaze broke out Wednesday night at Win Process's hazardous waste storage plant in Rayong. The authorities found high levels of dangerous chemicals in the air over the surrounding area....

CHON BURI: The USS Theodore Roosevelt, an aircraft carrier in the United States Navy, has docked at Laem Chabang to carry out community service in Thailand and tighten the relationship between the two countries....

The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) will work with the Social Development and Human Security Ministry to check if the unorthodox Buddhist preaching practised by an eight-year-old boy called "Nong Nice" whose parents claim he is the son of the Lord Buddha in a previous life, is a scam....

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has decided not to appeal the Supreme Court ruling that cleared former premier Yingluck Shinawatra and five others of malfeasance in connection with a 240-million baht public relations campaign, said a source close to the matter....

A third-year student at Thammasat University who admitted stabbing and seriously wounding her younger boyfriend — a fellow student — could face more charges as the police investigation deepens....

The former director and deputy director of Samsenwittayalai School have each been sentenced to 20 years in prison for taking “tea money” bribes from six parents in exchange for enrolling their children in 2017....

Two sisters in Lampang face charges of running a gambling website that had about 700 million baht in circulation, police say....

Sidelined deputy police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn went to police headquarters on Thursday to appeal against his suspension and vowed to take legal action against any opponents who try to block him from becoming the next national police chief....

Arrest warrants have been issued for two Japanese men accused of killing a compatriot in Nonthaburi. Police suspect all three have links to a big yakuza syndicate....

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has found former deputy agriculture minister Supachai Phosu guilty of severe ethical misconduct in connection with illegal occupation of a forest reserve in Nakhon Phanom province....

KHON KAEN: Police were hunting down a defendant in a drug case who escaped while being taken to a prison vehicle at the provincial court on Wednesday night....

KHON KAEN: Police were hunting down a convicted defendant in a drug case who escaped while being taken to a prison vehicle at the provincial court on Wednesday night....

Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit will visit China next month to discuss the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project and further promote the 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject....

The prime minister has complimented the government and private agencies on improving traffic flow along Rama II Road while all construction work there is expected to be completed by next year....

Chon Buri: A US carrier strike group arrived in Laem Chabang for a scheduled port visit on Wednesday....

Thailand has proposed having three or more Asean member countries work in unison to engage with Myanmar's military junta to ease the crisis and bring about peace in the conflict-torn nation while remaining firm on its stance on humanitarian assistance and promoting peace....

Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is downplaying the leak of a classified document from the Bank of Thailand (BoT), which contains warnings for the government against implementing the digital wallet handout scheme....

Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is downplaying the leak of a classified document from the Bank of Thailand (BoT), which contains warnings for the government against implementing the digital wallet handout scheme....

The prime minister has complimented the government and private agencies on improving traffic flow along Rama II Road while all construction work there is expected to be completed by next year....

Two Japanese men are prime suspects in the murder and dismemberment of their compatriots whose remains were found in Nonthaburi province last week....

Charter amendment proposals cannot be put on the agenda until a referendum is held to ask for voters' consent for a new charter to be written, said House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha....

The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) seized additional assets valued at approximately 68 million baht, owned by individuals associated with the busted high-profile online gambling ring operated by Suchanun Sucharitchinsri, also known as the Minnie network....

The Move Forward Party (MFP) expects the Constitutional Court will approve a new request to extend the deadline for submitting its defence in the party dissolution case by another 15 days, party leader Chaithawat Tulathon said on Wednesday....

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has found grounds to believe that four executives of PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) colluded to manipulate the bidding for an equipment procurement contract worth almost a billion baht that was awarded to Rolls-Royce and implemented between 2004 and 2008....

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has found grounds to believe that four executives of PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) colluded to manipulate the bidding for an equipment procurement contract worth almost a billion baht that was awarded to Rolls-Royce and implemented between 2004 and 2008....

Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, former deputy prime minister and chairman of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), has declared 87 million baht worth of assets that include five luxury cars, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)....

About 100 people affected by the fire still burning at a hazardous waste storage plant in Rayong province have filed a complaint against the industrial authorities who earier approved it....

Weathermen warn that temperatures could soar to new highs between Friday and Tuesday, with the wet season not due to start until the third week of May....

Two Japanese men are prime suspects in the murder and dismemberment of another Japanese man whose remains were found in Nonthaburi province last week....

Two Japanese men are prime suspects in the murder and dismemberment of another Japanese man whose remains were found in Nonthaburi province last week....

The cabinet on Tuesday approved the Election Commission's (EC) draft decree to begin the process of electing a new Senate to succeed the 250-strong military-appointed chamber whose tenure is due to expire on May 11, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said....

The government has agreed to ask the Council of State, its legal arm, to interpret whether the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) can legitimately allow the government to borrow 172.3 billion baht to finance its digital wallet handout scheme partially....

The government has agreed to ask the Council of State, its legal arm, to interpret whether the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) can legitimately allow the government to borrow 172.3 billion baht to finance its digital wallet handout scheme partially....

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) recently launched a campaign to provide free online therapy sessions for teenagers in Bangkok after statistics showed a high percentage of mental health risks among teens....

The government committee in charge of the situation along the Thai-Myanmar border laid down the framework for handling refugees and security responses as it assessed the overall situation in its first meeting on Tuesday....

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered an investigation into a blaze at a chemical plant in Rayong on Monday, promising a prompt assessment so evacuated residents can return to their homes....

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to arrive in Thailand today for a six-day official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin....

Two Japanese gang members suspected of killing a Japanese man and dismembering his body in Nonthaburi province last month have fled to a neighbouring country, police said Friday, with a police source identifying it as Laos....

A senior official from the Fine Arts Department has left for the United States to examine two artefacts, including the “Golden Boy”, which are to be returned to Thailand by... The post “Golden Boy” ancient statue to return from US in May first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

Voice TV, owned by the family of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has announced that it will cease broadcasting on all platforms on May 31 after 15 years. About 100 reporters and staff members will be laid off....

Responding to the Thai Bankers Association’s announcement yesterday, of a cut in the minimum retail rate (MRR) for creditworthy customers of 0.25% for six months, six state banks announced today... The post Six state banks announce lending rate cut first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

The month of May 2024 boasts an exciting lineup of local cultural celebrations of Visakha Bucha Day and Bun Bung Fai Rocket Festival, as well as many other exciting events and festivals. The post May 2024’s Festivals and Events in Thailand appeared first on TAT Newsroom....

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PRESS RELEASE: The Songkran Festival, celebrated from April 1-21, has reportedly proven to be a major economic boon for Thailand, generating a total of 140.335 billion baht in revenue, surpassing the Tourism Ministry’s initial projection of 132 billion baht. According to Minister of Tourism and Sports Sudawan Wangsupakitkosol, the festival attracted 1,926,443 foreign tourists who […] Songkran 2024 Generates 140 Billion Baht for Thai Economy -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....

Voice TV, known for its pro-Thaksin stance, will cease broadcasting on all of its platforms on May 31st. The board of Voice TV announced today that it will cease operations... The post Voice TV to close on all platforms first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

SONGKHLA: Suspected insurgents launched a bomb attack on a power plant in Saba Yoi district and set fire to car tyres in the adjacent district of Thepha in the early hours of Friday....

SONGKHLA: Suspected insurgents launched a bomb attack on a power plant in Saba Yoi district and set fire to car tyres in the adjacent district of Thepha in the early hours of Friday....

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PRESS RELEASE: The renowned website TasteAtlas, which compiles recipes and reviews from food critics worldwide, has ranked the top 10 best rice puddings globally. Thailand’s iconic “Khao Niaow Ma-Muang” (Thai Mango Sticky Rice) secured an impressive 2nd place, following the Turkish dessert “Firin Sutlac.”This recognition highlights the exceptional flavors and cultural significance of our beloved […] Thai Mango Sticky Rice Rank 2nd Best Rice Pudding -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....

Two biomass power plants in the southernmost province of Pattani were set on fire early this morning. The arson attacks occurred simultaneously in Mae Larn and Sabayoi districts. In Mae... The post Arsonists attack biomass power plants in Pattani first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

SONGKHLA, April 26 (TNA) – Two groups of assailants wreaked havoc by setting off explosives and igniting two biomass power plants simultaneously in the provinces of Songkhla and Pattani in the wee hours of the night on Friday. At least four attackers, dressed in black attire with obscured faces were captured on closed-circuit television within […]...

KHON KAEN - A convicted drug defendant who escaped custody from the provincial court on Wednesday has been recaptured, along with an accomplice, at a resort in this northeastern province on Friday morning....

One of the latest signs that all is not well with the government’s flagship policy is, again, the prime minister’s mood when asked about the matter this week after a... The post Will digital wallet hang both Pheu Thai and conservatives from same rope? first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

Injured protesters and families of Tak Bai's fatal tragedy victims have filed a lawsuit against nine former top officials, accusing them of murder and other charges....

BANGKOK, April 26 (TNA) – Today, the sun will be directly overhead in Bangkok for the first time this year. This phenomenon will occur around 12.16 p.m. local time. During this period, objects at the sun’s zenith will appear to have no shadows. According to the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT), this occurrence, […]...

Samana Bodhirak will be remembered as the spiritual leader who founded the Santi Asoke Buddhist sect but never shied away from political upheavals that have shaped Thailand for the past... The post Samana Bodhirak: Ascetic leader of Santi Asoke at vanguard of political protest movements first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

A defence volunteer was killed and five others were injured in a shooting, followed by an explosion, in Bannang Sata district of Thailand’s southern province of Yala today. According to... The post Defence volunteer killed, five others injured by insurgents in Yala first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the leaders of 17 countries have issued a joint statement calling for the immediate release of all hostages, including 8 Thai nationals, still being held... The post Thailand joins 17 countries calling for immediate release of hostages in Gaza first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched a comprehensive initiative to enhance pedestrian infrastructure across the city, introducing new durable footpath standards aimed at prioritizing pedestrian safety and accessibility....

The post Thai Enquirer News Summary – April 26, 2024 appeared first on Thai Enquirer....

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- The following article is a submission from a Pattaya News reader. Their opinions and statements are entirely their own and may not necessarily reflect those of TPN Media. I write this as an animal lover and especially of dogs. On Monday the 15th of April @ 06:00 hrs I began my regular walk around Mapprachan […] Reader Mailbox: My Experience Being Attacked by Stray Dogs in Pattaya -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....

The chairman of the Stock Exchange of Thailand, Pichai Chunhavajira, is likely to emerge as the next finance minister in the next cabinet reshuffle, in which Pheu Thai looks set to lose several cabinet posts to other coalition partners, a source said on Thursday....

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pathum Thani— At 9:15 PM, on April 24th, 2024, Thai police and relevant agencies captured a Cambodian woman with 5.3 million amphetamine pills at a house in Nong Suea, Pathum Thani. According to the police report, the Cambodian suspect, publicly identified as Mrs. Saraitus On, a 30-year-old Cambodian, was allegedly involved in the drug trafficking […] Cambodian Woman Arrested with 5.3 Million Amphetamine Pills in Pathum Thani -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- National— On April 25th, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesman, publicly revealed statistics for the first quarter of 2024 in which foreigners invested more than 35 billion baht in Thailand according to the Thai Ministry of Commerce. Foreign investment was an important factor in creating employment and generating income for Thai locals. The […] Foreign Investment Surges in Thailand: First Quarter of 2024 Sees Over 35 Billion Baht Influx, Creating Over 800 Jobs -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- National— On April 24th, 2024, Pol. Lt. Gen. Panurat Lakboon, the Secretary-General of the Office of the Thai Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), and relevant agencies held an operation of destruction of illegal narcotics and seized illicit substances with a total weight of 22 tonnes from 68 cases. The illicit substances included 17,806.87 kilograms of amphetamine, […] Thailand Destroys 22 Tonnes of Seized Illicit Substances: ONCB Operation Ensures Transparent Disposal Process -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- National— At 4:30 PM, on April 24th, 2024, Thai national media reported the progress in a case of a grisly murder and dismemberment of a suspected Yakuza gang member in Bang Bua Thong, Nonthaburi. Recently, a Thai suspect, publicly identified as Mr. Kritsakorn Jaipitak or Game, 31, was allegedly involved in the brutal murder and […] Update: Thai Police Pursue Japanese Suspects in Yakuza Murder Case; Arrest Warrant Issued as Investigation Continues -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....

Another blaze broke out Wednesday night at Win Process's hazardous waste storage plant in Rayong. The authorities found high levels of dangerous chemicals in the air over the surrounding area....

CHON BURI: The USS Theodore Roosevelt, an aircraft carrier in the United States Navy, has docked at Laem Chabang to carry out community service in Thailand and tighten the relationship between the two countries....

The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) will work with the Social Development and Human Security Ministry to check if the unorthodox Buddhist preaching practised by an eight-year-old boy called "Nong Nice" whose parents claim he is the son of the Lord Buddha in a previous life, is a scam....

The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) will work with the Social Development and Human Security Ministry to check if the unorthodox Buddhist preaching practiced by an eight-year-old boy called "Nong Nice" whose parents claim he is the son of the Lord Buddha in a previous life, is a scam....

Thailand and Australia have signed a pact on financial technology cooperation to promote the local fintech industry....

The Australian and New Zealand embassies in Thailand yesterday jointly hosted an Anzac Day commemorative service at Hellfire Pass, part of the Thai-Burma railway in Kanchanaburi province....

Tak province has become a hotspot for malaria infections, and serious action is being taken to prevent further outbreaks, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC)....

The government will not raise the minimum daily wage to 400 baht on Labour Day as previously announced. Instead, it will wait for the results of a tripartite committee on May 14....

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered an inspection of all chemical warehouses in the country in light of the series of fires reported over the past couple of weeks, according to government spokesman Chai Wacharonke yesterday....

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — Pattaya City, in collaboration with MCOT Plc, will be hosting the “Doraemon Run Thailand 2024 by MCOT” on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, at Central Pattaya Beach. The preparation meeting for the event was held at 10 AM on Wednesday, April 24th, at the Pattaya City Hall. According to relevant officials, the Doraemon Run […] Doraemon Run Thailand 2024 to Arrive in Pattaya on May 11th -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Sattahip — An injured dolphin was spotted in the waters off Koh Phra near Laem Thian Pier in Sattahip, Chonburi, early Wednesday morning, April 24th. Local residents alerted the Sawang Rojanathamtham Rescue Foundation after noticing the wounded dolphin, which is about 1 meter long, struggling in the water near the Sattahip Naval Base. They believed […] Injured Dolphin Sparks Concern in Sattahip -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has decided not to appeal the Supreme Court ruling that cleared former premier Yingluck Shinawatra and five others of malfeasance in connection with a 240-million baht public relations campaign, said a source close to the matter....

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Sattahip — Sattahip authorities seized a large amount of Kratom water during an operation that took place on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024. The operation followed complaints submitted by concerned citizens that there was a shop, located in the Phlu Ta Luang sub-district of Sattahip, that was selling Kratom water mixed with cough syrup to minors. […] Sattahip Authorities Seize Large Quantity of Kratom Water -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....

A third-year student at Thammasat University who admitted stabbing and seriously wounding her younger boyfriend — a fellow student — could face more charges as the police investigation deepens....

The former director and deputy director of Samsenwittayalai School have each been sentenced to 20 years in prison for taking “tea money” bribes from six parents in exchange for enrolling their children in 2017....

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin met with Thaksin Shinawatra over lunch today in a central Bangkok hotel, amidst speculation over a cabinet reshuffle. Srettha was accompanied by his deputy, Phumtham Wechayachai,... The post Srettha and Thaksin meet over cabinet reshuffle speculation first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — Pattaya City has invested 30 million baht in buying six new toilet trucks to accommodate tourists, elderly, and disabled people, especially during events. Mr. Manoch Nongyai, the Deputy Mayor of Pattaya, proudly announced the initiative on April 25th, 2024, after the city received three out of the six new vehicles. He stated that […] Pattaya City Spends 30 Million Baht on New Mobile Toilets to Improve Tourism and Events -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....

A private hospital in Samut Prakan has been fined 100,000 baht by the Emergency Medicine Committee (EMC) for refusing to treat a critically injured patient, who later died after being... The post Private hospital fined Bt100,000 for refusing emergency treatment first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — A ride-sharing driver was nabbed by Pattaya police early Thursday morning, April 25th, for firing a gun into the sea and terrifying nearby tourists. The incident occurred around 2:36 AM in front of Soi 16 on Jomtien Beach. Local officials, including Banglamung District Secretary Mr. Phonchai Sang-iad, who unfortunately for the suspect happened […] Pattaya Ride-Sharing Driver Arrested for Shooting Gun into Sea for Fun -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....

Two sisters in Lampang face charges of running a gambling website that had about 700 million baht in circulation, police say....

The ruling Pheu Thai Party is encountering resistance from the military to its idea of transferring businesses controlled by the armed forces to other agencies. The House of Representatives set... The post Military digs in to beat back attempts to end its role running businesses first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

Yangon, Myanmar – A Myanmar ethnic minority armed group has executed three of its personnel following a public trial held in a town captured from the military in January, media affiliated to the... The post Myanmar ethnic armed group executes three personnel first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world....

Sidelined deputy police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn went to police headquarters on Thursday to appeal against his suspension and vowed to take legal action against any opponents who try to block him from becoming the next national police chief....