Laos hands over 106 Thais linked to scam-gang crackdown
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026
Lao authorities have handed over 106 Thais arrested in Bolikhamxay province as part of a nationwide crackdown on call-centre scams and illegal online gambling networks.
NIDA Poll: Thais urge Education Ministry to end hidden school costs, tackle inequality
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
A new NIDA Poll shows Thais want free education to be genuinely free, with hidden school costs and unequal school quality topping public concerns ahead of the 2026 school term.
Short-haul travel searches surge as Thais plan 2026 Labour Day–Coronation Day getaways
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026
Thai travellers are turning to short-haul and easy-to-plan trips for the 2026 Labour Day and Coronation Day long weekend, with Rayong leading domestic search growth and Ho Chi Minh City topping international destinations, according to Agoda.
Thai tycoons hold ground in Asia’s US$647 billion wealth shift
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
The Chearavanont, Yoovidhya and Chirathivat families remain among Asia’s 20 wealthiest dynasties as combined family fortunes hit a record US$647 billion.
Gawdland wins world title, thrusts Thai drag into spotlight
MONDAY, APRIL 06, 2026
Thai drag queen Gawdland wins RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Series 3, showcasing Thai culture and elevating the country’s drag scene onto the global stage.
A new co-production, 1950. Memory of the Day, is moving ahead with filming in Thailand and South Korea, aiming to honour Thai veterans of the Korean War.
Commerce launches Thai Help Thai discounts to cut living costs by up to 50%
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
The Commerce Ministry is rolling out nationwide cost-of-living relief through the Thai Help Thai and Blue Flag schemes, while also helping farmers cut fertiliser costs under the Green Flag Plus project.