Bangkok Governor Seeks New Powers as PM2.5 Set to Surge
Chadchart Sittipunt, the Bangkok Governor, has called for expanded legal authority to combat air pollution as the capital braces for worsening PM2.5 levels in the coming week.
The Year of the Snake Is Underway with Lunar New Year Festivities
Lunar New Year festivals and prayers marked the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield on Wednesday — including in Moscow.
Thailand Advances High-Speed Rail Project Linking Bangkok to China
Thailand's high-speed rail project connecting Bangkok to China through Laos has achieved significant progress, with the first phase now over one-third complete
Leicester City Owner’s Helicopter Crash Was “Accident Waiting to Happen,” Inquest Finds
An inquest into the 2018 helicopter crash that killed Leicester City Football Club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four others has concluded that design flaws by manufacturer Leonardo made the tragedy
Illegal Daycare Center Run by Russians and Ukrainians Busted on Koh Phangan
Thai authorities raided an unlicensed daycare center called "CoolSchool" on Koh Phangan, Surat Thani province, on Tuesday, arresting eight foreign nationals in a joint operation by local police,
Thailand-China Intensify Cooperation to Combat Scam Networks
In a significant move to combat transnational crime, Thai and Chinese authorities met at the Royal Thai Police Headquarters on January 28, 2025, to strengthen their collaborative efforts against call center scams
DeepSeek’s new AI Chatbot and ChatGPT Answer Sensitive Questions About China Differently
Chinese tech startup DeepSeek ’s new artificial intelligence chatbot has sparked discussions about the competition between China and the U.S. in AI development
Thai-Irish Couple Reports Swiss Man Over Restaurant Confrontation
A Thai-Irish couple has filed a police report at Bang Saphan Police Station in Prachuap Khiri Khan following an alleged verbal assault by a dog owner at a local restaurant.
Thai Business Registration Soars to Historic High, Japan Top Investor
Thailand's new business registrations in 2024 reached a record high of 87,596, breaking the all-time record. This number is forecast to rise to 90,000–95,000 in 2025. Meanwhile, foreign investment in Thailand has exceeded $6.76 billion
China Detains Suspect in Human Trafficking Cases Linked to Online Scam Networks in Myanmar
Chinese authorities have detained a key suspect in human trafficking cases linked to online scam networks near the borders of Myanmar and Thailand, China’s Ministry of Public Security said,
