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  1. Time ticking on US deadline to avert shutdown
    Four months after barely avoiding a catastrophic default, the world’s largest economy is once again on the verge of a major fiscal crisis. President Joe Biden’s Democrats are engaged in... The post Time ticking on US deadline to avert shutdown 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....
  2. Debt moratorium policy an exercise in futility?
    At the first meeting of the Cabinet on September 13, the new government announced a debt moratorium policy for farmers and small businesses. It was a common refrain of many... The post Debt moratorium policy an exercise in futility? 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....
  3. Thai troops seize 225kg of crystal meth near Thai-Myanmar border
    Thai troops seized about 225kg of crystal methamphetamine, abandoned by a gang of drug smugglers on the Thai side of the Thai-Myanmar border in Mae Sai district of the northern... The post Thai troops seize 225kg of crystal meth near Thai-Myanmar border 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....
  4. PM claims foreign corporations now more at ease about investing in Thailand
    Foreign multi-national companies are now less worried about investing in Thailand, except for some legal issues which need to be addressed to facilitate investment, claimed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin upon... The post PM claims foreign corporations now more at ease about investing in Thailand 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....
  5. PM denies appointing Thaksin as advisor
    Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said this morning (Sunday) that he had not told the media that he has appointed convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra as one of his advisors.... The post PM denies appointing Thaksin as advisor 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....
  6. Boy injured by explosion in Chachoengsao
    A six-year old boy was seriously injured yesterday (Saturday) when he opened a bag, which had been abandoned in a playground near his house in Chachoengsao province, and explosive material... The post Boy injured by explosion in Chachoengsao 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....
  7. French rapper MHD gets 12 years in prison for youth’s murder
    Paris, France – French rapper MHD was sentenced Saturday to 12 years in prison for the 2018 murder of a young man in Paris who was rammed with a car before being set upon... The post French rapper MHD gets 12 years in prison for youth's murder 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....
  8. ‘Listen to the people’: PM’s push for water mega-projects triggers flood of concern 
    Concerned Thais and environmentalists have expressed alarm at Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s support for a 2.2-trillion-baht water management project on the Mekong, Chi and Mun rivers. “I hope the prime minister... The post ‘Listen to the people’: PM’s push for water mega-projects triggers flood of concern  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....
  9. Cellular stations, possibly linked to call centre gangs in Myanmar, shut down
    Police and officials from Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) have shut down six illegal cellular sites in the northern provinces of Tak and Chiang Rai and dismantled their... The post Cellular stations, possibly linked to call centre gangs in Myanmar, shut down 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....
  10. Wild gaur injures three forest rangers in Buri Ram
    Three forest rangers were injured by a gaur in Buri Ram province on Friday evening. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, head of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, said the incident took place... The post Wild gaur injures three forest rangers in Buri Ram 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....
  11. Court dismisses petition to overturn former park chief Rutchada’s dismissal
    Former director-general of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department, Rutchada Suriyakul Ayutthaya, has lost his bid to have his dismissal overturned. The Central Administrative Court dismissed Ratchada’s petition today... The post Court dismisses petition to overturn former park chief Rutchada’s dismissal 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....
  12. Paris Fashion Week starts after Balmain robbery
    Paris, France – The hectic fashion season reaches its last stop in Paris on Monday, with the biggest intrigue being whether beloved brand Balmain can recover from the theft of 50 outfits... The post Paris Fashion Week starts after Balmain robbery 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....
  13. Monet and Impressionist artists immortalized in Bangkok exhibition
    In what promises to be a real feast for the eyes, the newly opened digital immersive exhibition “Monet & Friends Alive Bangkok” brings the best impressionist artworks by Claude Monet... The post Monet and Impressionist artists immortalized in Bangkok exhibition 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....
  14. Chaithawat Tulathon voted new Move Forward party leader
    Move Forward party secretary-general Chaithawat Tulathon was elected new Move Forward party leader today (Saturday), succeeding Pita Limjaroenrat who stepped down. Chaithawat received 330 votes in favour, against five dissenting,... The post Chaithawat Tulathon voted new Move Forward party leader 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....
  15. NACC considers appealing the acquittal in a land encroachment case against politician
    The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will consult the Office of the Attorney-General over whether to appeal the verdict of the Region 2 Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases, acquitting... The post NACC considers appealing the acquittal in a land encroachment case against politician 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....
  16. Blockbuster movie scares Chinese tourists away from Thailand
    For millions of Chinese tourists, Thailand used to be a happy land of water fights, lantern festivals and delicious food. But thanks to social media rumours and a blockbuster movie,... The post Blockbuster movie scares Chinese tourists away from Thailand 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....
  17. Thailand is in new chapter of democracy : Thai PM
    Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has promised a new chapter in Thailand’s democratic development by strengthening its democratic institutions and values, while improving the well-being of Thai people. Srettha has... The post Thailand is in new chapter of democracy : Thai 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....
  18. Full statement delivered by Thai PM at the UN General Assembly
    Statement by Srettha Thavisin Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand at the General Debate 
of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Friday 22 September 2023, United... The post Full statement delivered by Thai PM at the UN General Assembly 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....
  19. Piyabutr promises to cease attacks on Move Forward
    The Progressive Movement’s core leader Piyabutr Saengkanokkul has vowed to stop criticising the Move Forward party, after its supporters bombarded him with condemnation. In his live session on Facebook, Piyabutr... The post Piyabutr promises to cease attacks on Move Forward 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....
  20. Phumtham welcomes convicted former PM Thaksin as PM’s chief advisor
    Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has welcomed Srettha Thavisin’s idea of having convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra act as an advisor, once he completes serving time in prison. “Thaksin... The post Phumtham welcomes convicted former PM Thaksin as PM's chief advisor 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....
  21. DNA from 2 dead children are parental match to Songsak and ex-partner
    Analysis of DNA from two children, whose remains were dumped on wasteland in Bang Sue district in 2013 and 2014 respectively, revealed a parental match to murder suspect Songsak and... The post DNA from 2 dead children are parental match to Songsak and ex-partner 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....
  22. Ex-culture minister offers to surrender to face corruption charges
    Fugitive former culture minister Itthiphol Kunplome has offered to surrender to face corruption charges, in connection with the illegal issuance of a permit for the construction of a condominium in... The post Ex-culture minister offers to surrender to face corruption charges 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....
  23. US president congratulates Srettha on assuming office as Thailand’s prime minister
    Thailand and the United States will further enhance Thai-US relations and trade development, said Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin after he briefly met US President Joe Biden in... The post US president congratulates Srettha on assuming office as Thailand’s prime minister 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....
  24. We miss you, Uncle Tu : Thanakorn
    It has been almost a month since former Thai prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha left the public eye, when he left office in late August. The country now has new leader,... The post We miss you, Uncle Tu : Thanakorn 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....
  25. New Zealand probes mystery illness killing rare penguins
    A mystery illness is decimating the chicks of New Zealand’s endangered yellow-eyed penguins, and scientists say they may have found the cause. The flightless birds, endemic to New Zealand, stand... The post New Zealand probes mystery illness killing rare penguins 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....
  26. Red Line train fare to be reduced to Bt20 by New Year
    The State Railways of Thailand (SRT) board agreed yesterday (Thursday) to cut the fare on the Taling Chan-Bang Sue-Rangsit Red Line train service to 20 baht, from a maximum of... The post Red Line train fare to be reduced to Bt20 by New 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....
  27. Thailand’s new PM holds talks with Tesla chief Musk
     Thailand’s new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday he held talks with Tesla TSLA.O chief Elon Musk during a visit to New York and they discussed the electric vehicle industry. Thailand,... The post Thailand's new PM holds talks with Tesla chief Musk 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....
  28. PM asks Microsoft to invest in regional data centre in Thailand
    Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin invited Microsoft to invest in developing Thailand as a regional data centre during an informal discussion with Microsoft executives in New York on Thursday evening. An... The post PM asks Microsoft to invest in regional data centre in Thailand 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....
  29. PM admits political divide in Thailand is difficult to tackle
    Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told Thai people living in the United States that the country’s political conflict is a matter of serious concern which is difficult and may take time... The post PM admits political divide in Thailand is difficult to tackle 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....
  30. Telltale signs to come from leadership changes 
    The most lethal weapon has to be able to fly under the radar and pack a big punch. Chaithawat Tulathon is better than other candidates for the Move Forward Party’s... The post Telltale signs to come from leadership changes  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....
  31. Thaksin could become government advisor : Srettha
    Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has hinted that convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra could be assigned an advisory role in his government, once he completes his time in prison. “I... The post Thaksin could become government advisor : Srettha 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....
  32. Srettha government attempts to reorient foreign policy with old approach
    Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is following the old approach to Thailand’s foreign affairs in a bid to rebuild confidence in the country on the global stage. The prime minister is... The post Srettha government attempts to reorient foreign policy with old approach 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....
  33. Nothing is impossible for a woman – Piliwan Pimpoolad
    “When I was a girl, I was bullied from head to toe; for my square face, my flat nose and my dark skin. People back in my hometown consider my... The post Nothing is impossible for a woman - Piliwan Pimpoolad 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....

Thai News Agency

  1. Public Health Ministry Greenlights Rollout of 1 Million HPV Vaccine Doses
    The National Communicable Disease Committee has approved an accelerated plan to administer 1 million doses of the HPV vaccine in females aged 11-20....
  2. Bangkok Governor Test City’s Transportation Woes on Car-Free Day
    Bangkok Governor, Chadchart Sittipunt led an executive team from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to personally experience public transportation issues in the city on Car Free Day....
  3. Thailand Ranks 64th in Global Economic Freedom Index
    The Fraser Institute from Canada has released the Economic Freedom of the World Index for the year 2566, ranking Thailand 64th out of a total of 165 countries and territories....
  4. Thai PM Holds Virtual Talks with Elon Musk on Investment Opportunities
    Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin discussed increased investment opportunities in Thailand with Elon Musk....
  5. Roof Collapses in Strong Wind, Damage Vehicles
    A severe rainstorm wreaked havoc in Nonthaburi as strong winds blew off a large steel roof across the street and land on parked cars, resulting in damage....
  6. Thailand Joins Global Efforts to Fight against Climate Change
    Thai Prime Minister has announced Thailand’s ambition to combat climate change along with global community....
  7. Thailand Urges Global Investment in Universal Health Coverage for Pandemic Preparedness
    Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs calls for increased investment in Universal Health Coverage to prevent, prepare, respond to future pandemic....

 

Bangkok Post

  1. Ministry to amend 'tough' law
    The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives plans to have the fisheries law amended to help solve economic problems faced by fishermen who say their livelihoods are hurt by tough regulations....
  2. Land bridge megaproject still on the burner
    Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has denied putting the brakes on the southern land bridge megaproject worth an estimated 1 trillion baht, though he says a thorough study is required before it can go ahead....
  3. Sustainability chat session previews SX2023
    The weekend's sixth Sustainability Expo (SX) Talk Series highlighted a number of projects set to be showcased in the Sustainability Expo 2023 (SX2023) at the end of this month....
  4. Charter panel may change rewrite rules
    Any new constitution draft may be fine-tuned to cancel the requirement for referendums on possible amendments, according to former deputy prime minister Wissanu Krea-ngam....
  5. Hotspots set for glut of arrivals
    Major tourism cities expect to see a rise in the number of Chinese tourists when the visa-free scheme for this segment of international arrivals kicks off on Monday....
  6. PM returns with pledges
    Thailand can expect to receive at least US$5 billion in investments from Tesla, Google and Microsoft in the coming years, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Sunday....
  7. Army looking into missing diesel fuel at Saraburi unit
    The Royal Thai Army is looking into the disappearance of over 200,000 litres of diesel fuel from its facility in Saraburi last year, an army spokeswoman said yesterday....
  8. Lawyers to file claims over blast
    The Lawyers Council of Thailand expects to start filing lawsuits free of charge for victims of the firework warehouse explosion in Narathiwat from next week....
  9. 225kg 'ice' seized after gunfight on northern border
    A government border force seized 225 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine, or ice, after a clash with a group of suspected drug couriers in Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai province late on Saturday night, police said....
  10. Lawsuits for huge fireworks blast victims to begin next week
    The Lawyers Council of Thailand expects to start filing lawsuits free of charge for victims of the fireworks warehouse explosion in Narathiwat next week....
  11. Lawsuits for hundreds of fireworks blast victims to begin next week
    The Lawyers Council of Thailand expects to start filing lawsuits free of charge for victims of the fireworks warehouse explosion in Narathiwat next week....
  12. Ban recreational use of cannabis, official says
    Cannabis use for recreational purposes should be totally banned, and parts of the plant with a high content of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) should be reinstated as narcotics on the list of narcotics, according to Dr Rasmon Kalayasiri, director of the Centre of Addiction Studies....
  13. Over 200,000 litres of diesel disappears from Army facility
    The army headquarters is investigating why more than 200,000 litres of diesel disappeared from its Ordnance Materiel Rebuild Center in Saraburi province last year, according to an army spokeswoman....
  14. Couple, 4-year-old girl, killed in clash
    BURI RAM: A four-year-old girl, her mother and stepfather were killed when a motorcycle they were travelling on collided with a pick-up in Nang Rong district on Saturday....
  15. Couple, 4-year-old girl killed in Buri Ram crash
    BURI RAM: A four-year-old girl, her mother and stepfather were killed when the motorcycle they were travelling on collided with a pick-up in Nang Rong district on Saturday....
  16. Majority of state employees in debt: poll
    A large majority of government officials and state enterprise employees are in debt and agree with the government's policy to have the monthly salary for bachelor's degree graduates start from 25,000 baht, according to a survey by the National Institute for Development Administration, or Nida Poll....
  17. Majority of state employees in debt: Nida Poll
    A large majority of government officials and state enterprise employees are in debt and agree with the government's policy to have the monthly salary for bachelor's degree graduates start from 25,000 baht, according to a survey by the National Institute for Development Administration, or Nida Poll....
  18. Govt eyes bigger world stage role
    Maintaining a balanced foreign policy amid intense rivalry between the United States and China is one of challenges the government will have to grapple with....
  19. PM talks up Thai credentials at UN meet
    Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has hailed his visit to the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) as a success, saying it marks a first step in telling the world that Thailand is now welcoming foreign investors again....
  20. Srettha denies move to approach Thaksin
    Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin says he never spoke of a plan to make former premier Thaksin Shinawatra his adviser once the latter is released from jail, as widely reported....
  21. Phuket hotels will be asked to save water
    The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) will join hands with hotels in Phuket to introduce a campaign to save water in the resort island to reduce water consumption in the hospitality sector....
  22. Swiss man dies after 'jumping' from airport car park
    PHUKET: A 53-year-old Swiss man died after jumping from a car park at Phuket international Airport on Friday night....
  23. Srettha denies move to approach Thaksin
    Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin says he never spoke of a plan to make former premier Thaksin Shinawatra his adviser once the latter is released from jail, as widely reported....
  24. Srettha to welcome visa-free visitors
    Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will welcome Chinese visitors at Suvarnabhumi Airport tomorrow to mark the first day of the government's visa-free scheme for Chinese and Kazakhstani tourists....
  25. Chaithawat elected MFP chief
    Chaithawat Tulathon has declared himself the provisional leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP) pending the outcome of a legal battle by his predecessor....
  26. Govt eyes bigger world stage role
    Maintaining a balanced foreign policy amid intense rivalry between the United States and China is one of challenges the government will have to grapple with....
  27. PM talks up Thai credentials at UN meet
    Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has hailed his visit to the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) as a success, saying it marks a first step in telling the world that Thailand is now welcoming foreign investors again....
  28. Asean to fight scams, fake news
    VIETNAM: Thailand will join hands with neighbouring countries to combat call centre scams and fake news....
  29. Ex-wife of ‘killer dad’ detained
    A former wife of Songsak Songsaeng, who is accused of killing five children born to two of his four spouses, has been detained pending questioning of more witnesses in a case that has shocked the country....
  30. Swiss man falls to his death at Phuket airport
    PHUKET: A 53-year-old Swiss man fell to his death from a parking building at Phuket international airport on Friday night....
  31. Chaithawat elected Move Forward leader
    The Move Forward Party has elected Chaithawat Tulathon as its new leader to succeed Pita Limjaroenrat, who stepped down earlier this month because of continuing uncertainty about his status as an MP....
  32. DNA tests of couple match two babies
    DNA tests carried out on a man arrested for allegedly murdering his 2-year-old daughter, and on one of his former wives, show a match with samples from the bodies of two babies found in Bang Sue district in 2013 and 2014, police said....
  33. Thaksin adviser 'idea' draws criticism
    Politicians have mixed views about Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin wanting former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra as his special adviser....
  34. Govt wants fuss-free charter rewrite
    The government wants to keep the number of referendums concerning any rewrite of the constitution to a minimum to save costs, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Friday....
  35. Trafficking 'Godfather' gets jail term
    NEW YORK: Malaysian wildlife smuggler, Teo Boon Ching, also known as the "Godfather" has been sentenced to 18 months in prison in the US for conspiring to traffic hundreds of kilogrammes of rhinoceros horns worth millions of dollars....
  36. PM woos global business giants
    Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin met with global business leaders in New York as he sought to attract more foreign investment to Thailand....
  37. State Railway of Thailand okays B20 fare for 2 lines
    The board of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has approved a 20-baht flat rate fare for the SRT's Red Line and the MRT's Purple Line -- in line with the government's policy to ease the cost of living....
  38. SAT-1 has third trial run
    SAMUT PRAKAN: SAT-1, the new satellite terminal at Suvarnabhumi airport, successfully underwent a third and final full-scale trial operation on Thursday night prior to the soft opening scheduled for next Thursday....
  39. Itthipol vows to surrender over illegal condominium
    Former culture minister Itthipol Khunpluem has signalled that he will turn himself in after an arrest warrant was issued for him earlier this month....
  40. MFP fumes over anti-graft panel snub
    The Move Forward Party (MFP) on Friday slammed the government, especially the ruling Pheu Thai Party, for refusing to let it chair the House committee on anti-corruption....
  41. Chinese tourist surge anticipated
    Over 120,000 Chinese visitors are expected to arrive at Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports during the first week of visa exemptions for Chinese and Kazakh nationals beginning Monday, the Airports of Thailand (AOT) said....
  42. Wanted former culture minister seeks to surrender
    Former culture minister Itthiphol Kunplome, who faces an arrest warrant for malfeasance in connection with the issurance of a permit for controversial condominium development project in Pattaya, has contacted authorities to surrender....
  43. Accused ‘killer dad’ detained without bail
    Songsak Songsaeng, who is accused of killing five children born to two of his wives, has been detained in prison pending further questioning....
  44. Thailand focuses on rights, refugees, says PM
    NEW YORK - Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin insists Thailand has underlined the importance of human rights and done its best to take care of Myanmar refugees in the country....
  45. SRT approves 20-baht fare for Red, Purple lines
    The board of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has approved a fare reduction proposal for the SRT Red Line and the mass rapid transit (MRT) Purple Line, setting the fare at 20 baht....
  46. Suvarnabhumi's SAT-1 terminal completes final trial run
    SAMUT PRAKAN - SAT-1, a new satellite terminal at Suvarnabhumi airport, successfully underwent the third and final full-scale trial operation on Thursday night prior to the soft opening scheduled for Sept 28....

 

  1. Time ticking on US deadline to avert shutdown
    Four months after barely avoiding a catastrophic default, the world’s largest economy is once again on the verge of a major fiscal crisis. President Joe Biden’s Democrats are engaged in... The post Time ticking on US deadline to avert shutdown 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....
  2. Debt moratorium policy an exercise in futility?
    At the first meeting of the Cabinet on September 13, the new government announced a debt moratorium policy for farmers and small businesses. It was a common refrain of many... The post Debt moratorium policy an exercise in futility? 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....
  3. Ministry to amend 'tough' law
    The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives plans to have the fisheries law amended to help solve economic problems faced by fishermen who say their livelihoods are hurt by tough regulations....
  4. Land bridge megaproject still on the burner
    Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has denied putting the brakes on the southern land bridge megaproject worth an estimated 1 trillion baht, though he says a thorough study is required before it can go ahead....
  5. Sustainability chat session previews SX2023
    The weekend's sixth Sustainability Expo (SX) Talk Series highlighted a number of projects set to be showcased in the Sustainability Expo 2023 (SX2023) at the end of this month....
  6. Charter panel may change rewrite rules
    Any new constitution draft may be fine-tuned to cancel the requirement for referendums on possible amendments, according to former deputy prime minister Wissanu Krea-ngam....
  7. Hotspots set for glut of arrivals
    Major tourism cities expect to see a rise in the number of Chinese tourists when the visa-free scheme for this segment of international arrivals kicks off on Monday....
  8. PM returns with pledges
    Thailand can expect to receive at least US$5 billion in investments from Tesla, Google and Microsoft in the coming years, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Sunday....
  9. Army looking into missing diesel fuel at Saraburi unit
    The Royal Thai Army is looking into the disappearance of over 200,000 litres of diesel fuel from its facility in Saraburi last year, an army spokeswoman said yesterday....
  10. Lawyers to file claims over blast
    The Lawyers Council of Thailand expects to start filing lawsuits free of charge for victims of the firework warehouse explosion in Narathiwat from next week....
  11. Thai Legal Experts Assert Revealing Thaksin’s Health Status Violates Privacy Laws
    The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- National — Some Thai law experts came out to say that disclosing the personal health conditions of a former Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, could constitute a violation of the National Health Security Act. The warning came in response to a recent call by the Student and People Network for Thailand Reform (SNT) Association, which demanded […] Thai Legal Experts Assert Revealing Thaksin’s Health Status Violates Privacy Laws -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....
  12. Thai troops seize 225kg of crystal meth near Thai-Myanmar border
    Thai troops seized about 225kg of crystal methamphetamine, abandoned by a gang of drug smugglers on the Thai side of the Thai-Myanmar border in Mae Sai district of the northern... The post Thai troops seize 225kg of crystal meth near Thai-Myanmar border 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....
  13. 225kg 'ice' seized after gunfight on northern border
    A government border force seized 225 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine, or ice, after a clash with a group of suspected drug couriers in Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai province late on Saturday night, police said....
  14. Lawsuits for huge fireworks blast victims to begin next week
    The Lawyers Council of Thailand expects to start filing lawsuits free of charge for victims of the fireworks warehouse explosion in Narathiwat next week....
  15. Lawsuits for hundreds of fireworks blast victims to begin next week
    The Lawyers Council of Thailand expects to start filing lawsuits free of charge for victims of the fireworks warehouse explosion in Narathiwat next week....
  16. Pattaya United Secures Draw Against DP Kanchanaburi FC
    The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — In a gripping match against DP Kanchanaburi FC on Saturday September 23rd, Pattaya United secured a 1-1 draw. The standout performance came from Pakornphat Phasuk, a player who has subsequently been deemed an “MVP” of the match by the Pattaya United team. Starting from the previous game, the Dolphin’s coaches said Pakornphat didn’t […] Pattaya United Secures Draw Against DP Kanchanaburi FC -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....
  17. Pattaya Loma Run on the Beach Attracts over 1,800 Runners
    The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — The charity Pattaya Loma Run on the Beach 2023 has succeeded in attracting over 1,800 runners across the country. At 04:45 AM today, September 24th, Mr. Krisana Boonsawad, the Deputy Mayor of Pattaya, took the helm as the presiding official for the opening ceremony and prize distribution at the walk-run event. He was […] Pattaya Loma Run on the Beach Attracts over 1,800 Runners -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....
  18. PM claims foreign corporations now more at ease about investing in Thailand
    Foreign multi-national companies are now less worried about investing in Thailand, except for some legal issues which need to be addressed to facilitate investment, claimed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin upon... The post PM claims foreign corporations now more at ease about investing in Thailand 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....
  19. Ban recreational use of cannabis, official says
    Cannabis use for recreational purposes should be totally banned, and parts of the plant with a high content of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) should be reinstated as narcotics on the list of narcotics, according to Dr Rasmon Kalayasiri, director of the Centre of Addiction Studies....
  20. Pattaya Woman Suffers Severe Electric Shock After Leaning on Third Road Light Pole
    The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — A female bar employee suffered a severe electric shock after she leaned on a light pole in Pattaya. The allegedly flawed pole was situated on Third Road in South Pattaya in front of a fitness center (name withheld). The terrifying incident took place at 5:30 AM on Sunday, September 24th. Emergency responders and […] Pattaya Woman Suffers Severe Electric Shock After Leaning on Third Road Light Pole -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....
  21. Over 200,000 litres of diesel disappears from Army facility
    The army headquarters is investigating why more than 200,000 litres of diesel disappeared from its Ordnance Materiel Rebuild Center in Saraburi province last year, according to an army spokeswoman....
  22. PM denies appointing Thaksin as advisor
    Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said this morning (Sunday) that he had not told the media that he has appointed convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra as one of his advisors.... The post PM denies appointing Thaksin as advisor 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....
  23. Bangladeshi Men Disguised as Monks to Avoid Thai Immigration Busted
    The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Songkhla — Seven Bangladeshi men who posed themselves as Buddhist monks to evade Thai Immigration’s radar were arrested in Songkhla province on Saturday, September 23rd. They were charged for illegally entering the country. The foreign men were captured in the southern province of Songkhla as they were headed to Malaysia. Songkhla immigration in collaboration with […] Bangladeshi Men Disguised as Monks to Avoid Thai Immigration Busted -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....
  24. Safety Inspection Launched on Pattaya Floating Restaurants to Prepare for Chinese and Kazakhstani Tourists
    The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — Authorities conducted a safety inspection on floating restaurants in Pattaya on Saturday night in preparation for an anticipated influx of Chinese and Kazakh tourists through the visa waiver program. The operation, conducted by Pattaya Police at 8 PM on September 23rd, aimed to examine whether the venues complied with safety precautions and legal […] Safety Inspection Launched on Pattaya Floating Restaurants to Prepare for Chinese and Kazakhstani Tourists -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....
  25. Couple, 4-year-old girl killed in Buri Ram crash
    BURI RAM: A four-year-old girl, her mother and stepfather were killed when the motorcycle they were travelling on collided with a pick-up in Nang Rong district on Saturday....
  26. Couple, 4-year-old girl, killed in clash
    BURI RAM: A four-year-old girl, her mother and stepfather were killed when a motorcycle they were travelling on collided with a pick-up in Nang Rong district on Saturday....
  27. Boy injured by explosion in Chachoengsao
    A six-year old boy was seriously injured yesterday (Saturday) when he opened a bag, which had been abandoned in a playground near his house in Chachoengsao province, and explosive material... The post Boy injured by explosion in Chachoengsao 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....
  28. Majority of state employees in debt: poll
    A large majority of government officials and state enterprise employees are in debt and agree with the government's policy to have the monthly salary for bachelor's degree graduates start from 25,000 baht, according to a survey by the National Institute for Development Administration, or Nida Poll....
  29. Majority of state employees in debt: Nida Poll
    A large majority of government officials and state enterprise employees are in debt and agree with the government's policy to have the monthly salary for bachelor's degree graduates start from 25,000 baht, according to a survey by the National Institute for Development Administration, or Nida Poll....
  30. French rapper MHD gets 12 years in prison for youth’s murder
    Paris, France – French rapper MHD was sentenced Saturday to 12 years in prison for the 2018 murder of a young man in Paris who was rammed with a car before being set upon... The post French rapper MHD gets 12 years in prison for youth's murder 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....
  31. ‘Listen to the people’: PM’s push for water mega-projects triggers flood of concern 
    Concerned Thais and environmentalists have expressed alarm at Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s support for a 2.2-trillion-baht water management project on the Mekong, Chi and Mun rivers. “I hope the prime minister... The post ‘Listen to the people’: PM’s push for water mega-projects triggers flood of concern  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....
  32. Govt eyes bigger world stage role
    Maintaining a balanced foreign policy amid intense rivalry between the United States and China is one of challenges the government will have to grapple with....
  33. PM talks up Thai credentials at UN meet
    Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has hailed his visit to the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) as a success, saying it marks a first step in telling the world that Thailand is now welcoming foreign investors again....
  34. Srettha denies move to approach Thaksin
    Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin says he never spoke of a plan to make former premier Thaksin Shinawatra his adviser once the latter is released from jail, as widely reported....
  35. Phuket hotels will be asked to save water
    The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) will join hands with hotels in Phuket to introduce a campaign to save water in the resort island to reduce water consumption in the hospitality sector....
  36. In Need Of Legal Assistance in Pattaya or Thailand? We Can Help!
    The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Isaan Lawyers International has been successfully representing Ex-pats and Overseas clients throughout Thailand since 2006. -=-=-=-=–= Many Ex-pats and overseas nationals run into difficulties or have various legal needs whilst in Pattaya and throughout Thailand, when you do it is important to have an experienced English-speaking Law Firm by your side to assist every step […] In Need Of Legal Assistance in Pattaya or Thailand? We Can Help! -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....
  37. Swiss man dies after 'jumping' from airport car park
    PHUKET: A 53-year-old Swiss man died after jumping from a car park at Phuket international Airport on Friday night....
  38. Srettha denies move to approach Thaksin
    Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin says he never spoke of a plan to make former premier Thaksin Shinawatra his adviser once the latter is released from jail, as widely reported....
  39. Srettha to welcome visa-free visitors
    Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will welcome Chinese visitors at Suvarnabhumi Airport tomorrow to mark the first day of the government's visa-free scheme for Chinese and Kazakhstani tourists....
  40. Chaithawat elected MFP chief
    Chaithawat Tulathon has declared himself the provisional leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP) pending the outcome of a legal battle by his predecessor....
  41. Govt eyes bigger world stage role
    Maintaining a balanced foreign policy amid intense rivalry between the United States and China is one of challenges the government will have to grapple with....
  42. PM talks up Thai credentials at UN meet
    Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has hailed his visit to the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) as a success, saying it marks a first step in telling the world that Thailand is now welcoming foreign investors again....
  43. Asean to fight scams, fake news
    VIETNAM: Thailand will join hands with neighbouring countries to combat call centre scams and fake news....
  44. Ex-wife of ‘killer dad’ detained
    A former wife of Songsak Songsaeng, who is accused of killing five children born to two of his four spouses, has been detained pending questioning of more witnesses in a case that has shocked the country....
  45. Chaitawat Voted as New Move Forward Party Leader in Thailand
    The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Thailand – Chaitawat Tulathon, 44, has been voted as the new Move Forward Party leader after the charismatic and popular, but plagued with controversy and legal challenges, Pita has resigned from his position. Our previous story: Pita Limjaroenrat has stepped down from his position as the leader of the Move Forward Party, making way for […] Chaitawat Voted as New Move Forward Party Leader in Thailand -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....
  46. Next Major Phase of Jomtien Beach Expansion will be in 2024
    The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya/Jomtien– On September 22nd, 2023, Mr. Ekkarat Khantharo, director of the Pattaya regional marine department, relevant officials, and community representatives held a meeting on the ongoing Jomtien Beach enhancement project. Mr. Ekkarat stated that the project in Phase 1 aims to enhance the overall scenery along Jomtien Beach and fix seawater erosion problems. The goal […] Next Major Phase of Jomtien Beach Expansion will be in 2024 -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....
  47. Khao Kheow Open Zoo near Pattaya Welcomes Second Baby White Rhino
    The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Sri Racha/Pattaya – The Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Sri Racha, not far from Pattaya, welcomed a second baby white rhino. Mr. Tewin Rattanawongsawat, the zoo’s director, revealed to the Pattaya News on Friday (September 22nd) that the second rhino baby ‘Top’ was born on July 15th this year but has just grown enough to […] Khao Kheow Open Zoo near Pattaya Welcomes Second Baby White Rhino -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....
  48. Pattaya Police Shut Down Nightclub Allegedly Operating Illegally
    The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya – At 3:30 A.M. on September 23rd, 2023, Pol. Col. Thanaphong Phothi, the superintendent of the Pattaya police station and other relevant officials initiated an inspection of entertainment districts in Pattaya city. Their main missions were to deter illegal activities: Violating the prescribed legal opening hours of midnight to 2AM depending on the location […] Pattaya Police Shut Down Nightclub Allegedly Operating Illegally -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....
  49. Prime Suspect Arrested in Pattaya is Linked to Happy Water Party in Uttaradit, say Police
    The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- National – Banglamung and Chonburi police officers captured an important suspect linked to a “Happy Water” birthday party at a local influential figures home in Uttaradit Province. On September 22nd, 2023, Pol. Col. Navin Sinthurat, superintendent of Banglamung Police Station, received a report on the hideout of a wanted suspect for narcotics use. The police […] Prime Suspect Arrested in Pattaya is Linked to Happy Water Party in Uttaradit, say Police -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....
  50. Cellular stations, possibly linked to call centre gangs in Myanmar, shut down
    Police and officials from Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) have shut down six illegal cellular sites in the northern provinces of Tak and Chiang Rai and dismantled their... The post Cellular stations, possibly linked to call centre gangs in Myanmar, shut down 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....