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Thailand to expand cross-border digital payment facilities: BOT
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024
Thailand would continue to expand cross-border payment collaboration worldwide, to make it convenient for Thais and foreigners in terms of time and cost, a senior Bank of Thailand (BOT) official said on Thursday.
Thailand agrees with China to go ahead with sub deal
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024
Replacing submarine with frigate not viable, negotiators on both sides say
Government gives loan sharks ultimatum to join debt settlement programme
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024
May 31 is the “final deadline” for illegal lenders to join the government’s debt settlement programme, or they will face strict legal action, Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaised said on Thursday.
Collaboration with Chinese influencers helps sell durians worth THB100m
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024
A durian trader in Thailand’s Chanthaburi province sold 100 million baht worth of durians on a Chinese e-commence platform in just three days with help from two Chinese social media influencers, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Thursday.
Acceptance makes for happier children, says principal, as school readies ‘rainbow’ toilets
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024
Long hair, ‘rainbow’ toilets: Korat school goes LGBTQ-friendly
EC promises upcoming Senate election will be fair, transparent
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024
Election Commission says it has ensured there is no chance of conspiracy or vote-fixing during the poll
New census system will provide correct data on LGBTQ+ community: NSO
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024
The National Statistical Office (NSO) said on Thursday it has devised a system of collecting reliable data on the number of LGBTQ+ Thai citizens, so government bodies can finally devise suitable policies.
Flash floods and heavy rains forecast for 26 provinces across Thailand
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024
Residents of 11 northern provinces, four central provinces and 11 southern provinces should brace themselves for heavy rains and possible flash floods from Saturday to May 25, the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department said on Thursday.
First batch of 27 Lopburi macaques coming to terms with their new home
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024
The 27 macaques that had been rounded up from residential areas in Lopburi province were released on Thursday in a nursing quarter at the newly built Pho Khao Ton Monkey Garden in the province’s Muang district.
Surachate files petition seeking impeachment of NACC commissioner
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024
The former deputy chief of the Royal Thai Police, Pol General Surachate Hakparn, on Thursday submitted a petition to the Parliament president seeking the impeachment of a commissioner of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Wild ride: Tiger cub chases motorbike on Thai street
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024
Sudden appearance of big cat sparks rescue in Chachoengsao
Political activists submit 4-point demand addressed to PM in bid to prevent more needless deaths in prison
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024
Activists seek amnesty for all political cases after Netiporn’s death
Hun Sen calls for immediate start to Funan Techo Canal
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024
Senate President Hun Sen has recommended that the government begin construction of the much-debated Funan Techo Canal as soon as possible.