Thailand’s Cabinet Approves a Draft Bill to Legalize Casinos to Boost Tourism and Economy
Thailand's Cabinet approved on Monday a draft bill legalizing casinos with the aim of boosting tourism and a sluggish economy
Thai Cabinet Approves $109 Billion Budget for 2026, Deficit Down
The Cabinet meeting on January 7, 2025 approved the annual expenditure budget for fiscal year 2026 amounting to 3.78 trillion baht ($109.25 billion), in line with the medium-term fiscal plan (for fiscal years 2026-2031)
Thai Foreign Ministry: Diplomatic Efforts Ongoing For 4 Thai Fishermen
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand issued a statement on January 5 updating the negotiations for the release of four Thai crew members who were not among the 152 prisoners
Thai PM Paetongtarn Declares Assets Worth $406 Million
Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has revealed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's asset declaration, showing a total wealth of 406.5 million USD (13.99 billion baht),
Thai Government Unveils Ambitious Investment Strategy for 2025
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra delivered her New Year 2025 message highlighting Thailand's resilience through floods and economic challenges in 2024.
Over 7,000 Register for Thai Local Elections Amid Security Concerns
The Election Commission (EC) has heightened security measures for Thailand's upcoming local elections following a fatal shooting in Prachinburi province, where a candidate
Thai Healthcare Upgraded to “30 Baht Treat Anywhere” System
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has launched the fourth and final phase of Thailand's "30 Baht Treat Anywhere" healthcare program, which will extend coverage to 31 additional provinces
Thai Govt Sets Terms for Foreigners: Who Gets Free Medical Care and Who Pays
Ministry of Public Health has clarified that "foreign nationals" must pay for their own medical treatment in Thailand, with the exception of three specific groups: those awaiting Thai citizenship, those covered by social security
Thai Local Politician’s Murder Shakes Prachinburi to Bangkok
The murder investigation of prominent Prachinburi Provincial Council member Chaimest "Sor Jor Tong" Sittisanitpong, 48, has been escalated to the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) in Bangkok.
Anwar Ibrahim Appoints Thaksin as ASEAN Counsel During Paetongtarn’s Visit
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced today that former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will serve as his personal advisor when Malaysia assumes the ASEAN chairmanship next year.
