TMD warns of heavy rain, flash floods in parts of Thailand
BANGKOK — 20 August 2026, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned of heavy to very heavy rain in parts of the North, Northeast,...
Thais Feed Hungry Neighbors in Pandemic with ‘Sharing Pantries’
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — Jamnong Paewsoongnern, 65, was laid off from his security guard job at a hotel after the coronavirus pandemic broke out. Out of work, he rides his motorcycle around town all day to look for food donations.
‘Tormented’ Prayuth Ready to Punch Critics In the Mouth
A Pheu Thai Party spokesman on Tuesday urged the leader of the ruling junta to apologize for publicly threatening to punch anyone who ...
Australian Man Dies of COVID-19 in Thailand, Official Says
BANGKOK — A 69-year-old Australian expat was the latest victim to die of the coronavirus in Thailand, the government announced Wednesday.
Bangkok Minimum Wage Rises to 400 Baht, Benefiting 700,000 Workers
The Cabinet has approved a minimum wage increase to 400 baht ($12.35) per day for all businesses in Bangkok and tourism sectors across Thailand, effective July 1, 2025, benefiting an estimated 700,000 workers.
Marking the End of the Vietnam War: Two Sides of the Story
HANOI (DPA) — The Vietnamese government calls it Liberation Day, but for Nguyen Van Hoang, a wiry man in his mid 60s, the events of April 30, 1975 had different connotations. He recalls the day his life changed forever with a wistful smile.
Chinese New Year to Skip Chinatown
BANGKOK — The Year of the Rooster will have less to crow about this year as for the first time in many years, Chinese New Year will not be celebrated on Yaowarat Road.
Sin Taxes Take a Hike Saturday
BANGKOK — Cigarettes will be more expensive and the price of booze will rise or tumble under new sin tax rules which will take effect Saturday.
Bangkok Rain to Last Through Next Week: Forecasts
BANGKOK — Scattered thunderstorm hit the capital Saturday morning causing floods in some areas, as rain is expected to prevail through the coming week.
Phuket Tells Residents to Stay Inside For 14 Days, Or More
PHUKET — Everyone, with a few exceptions, will be asked to stay indoor on Phuket island for at least 14 days starting Monday, the provincial governor announced.
