British Chamber Pushes for Swift UK–Thailand Trade Deal on Par with EU
The British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) is urging the Thai government to accelerate negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom, warning that delays could put British and Thai exporters
French Villa Operators on Koh Phangan Raided in Illegal Business Probe
Police on Koh Phangan raided four locations linked to a French-run villa business amid allegations of using Thai “nominees” to illegally operate real estate and unlicensed hotels.
Malaysian Impersonated Thai Government Officer, Scammed Elderly Man
Thai police on Thursday arrested a 26-year-old Malaysian man accused of posing as a police officer to defraud a 70-year-old victim of 3.3 million baht ($101,850) in a sophisticated phone scam.
Kalmaegi Drenches Thailand After Deadly Strike on Philippines, Vietnam
Tropical Depression Kalmaegi, which left hundreds dead across the Philippines and Vietnam earlier this week, moved into Thailand on Friday morning, bringing heavy rain
Airbus to Extend Partnership With Thai Aviation Industries
Airbus will renew its cooperative agreement with Thai Aviation Industries (TAI), a state enterprise under the Royal Thai Air Force, on November 10 as part of plans to expand its long-term presence in Thailand
X-ray Scan Reveals Israeli Tourist Carrying Ammunition at Phuket Airport
Police at Phuket International Airport are investigating an Israeli tourist who was caught with ammunition in his luggage during an X-ray screening at the domestic terminal
Thai Navy Rescues Four Russian Tourists Stranded on Maiton Island
The Royal Thai Navy’s Third Area Command rescued four foreign tourists stranded on a cliff area of Maiton Island late Thursday night after their speedboat ran aground on rocks.
AOT Expected to Accept King Power’s Terms to Avoid Contract Fallout
Airports of Thailand PCL (AOT) is expected to proceed with King Power Group’s proposed terms in ongoing negotiations over duty-free concession contracts, aiming to avoid a costly termination that could disrupt operations at the country’s major airports.
China Commissions New Aircraft Carrier As It Seeks to Extend Power
China has commissioned its latest aircraft carrier after extensive sea trials, state media reported Friday, adding a ship that experts say will help what is already the world’s largest navy
American Man and His Son Die After Suffering Stings From a Swarm of Wasps...
An American man and his teenage son died last month after they were swarmed by wasps while ziplining at an adventure camp in Laos and stung many dozens of times, a hospital official said Thursday.
