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Thailand’s New Parliament Building Nears Completion, Set For Constitution Day Unveil

The upcoming completion of Thailand’s new Parliament building, Sappaya-Sapasathan, is scheduled for celebration on December 10, Constitution Day, according to Deputy House Speaker Padipat Santiphada. He revealed that the construction is nearly finished, with a final audit committee meeting planned for Monday to assess the project’s progress. If the project gains approval at the…

ASEAN Air Chiefs Unite With RTAF To ‘Clear The Air’ In Thailand Pollution Battle

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is preparing to collaborate with other ASEAN air forces to address air pollution, particularly focusing on the problem of fine particulate matter PM2.5. This announcement was made during the annual ASEAN Air Chiefs Conference in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, which just concluded, with the goal of improving air…

Newly Discovered Nishimura Comet Visible In Thailand This Sunday

Look upward this weekend in Thailand, as a rare celestial event is expected. The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Narit) has announced that the people of Thailand may have the chance to witness the recently found Nishimura comet this Sunday evening as it approaches the sun. This comet, officially designated as C/2023 P1…

Thailand Makes Headlines: Top 30 ranking In US News & World Report’s Best Countries List

Thailand has clinched a spot in the top 30 of the 2023 Best Countries list by the American media company US News & World Report. The Royal Thai Embassy in Washington DC shared this exciting news on Facebook today, attracting attention from Thai citizens and news agencies. This ranking takes into account various global factors,…

Government Plans 2-Baht Tax Cut To Diesel Fuel Price Drop Below 30 Baht Per Litre

The Excise Department is currently drafting a proposal to decrease the tax on diesel fuel by 2 baht per liter with the aim of reducing the retail price of diesel to below 30 baht per liter, in line with the newly formed government’s objectives. This proposal comes after Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s announcement to…

Thailand’s Baht Leads Asian Currency Downturn Amid China’s Economic Worry

Asian currencies faced a decline on the previous day, with Thailand’s baht taking the lead, as concerns grow about the recovery progress of China, the world’s second-largest economy. The baht experienced a significant drop of 0.8%, marking its most considerable fall against the US dollar in six weeks. On offshore markets yesterday afternoon, its…

Family Mart Convenience Stores In Thailand To Be Fully Rebranded To Tops Daily

Saying goodbye to Thailand, the renowned chain of convenience stores known as “Family Mart” is undergoing a complete rebranding, transforming into “Tops Daily” after serving the public for over thirty years. Central Retail Corporation PLC (CRC) has opted to rename and overhaul the familiar Family Mart stores, relaunching them as Tops Daily before the…

Thai Mother’s Day Long Holiday Weekend

If it feels like Thai banks and government services are closing all the time, the upcoming long holiday weekend will feel like deja vu following almost directly on the heels of the just-concluded super-long holiday weekend. Thai Mother’s Day, coinciding with the 91st birthday of the Queen Mother, will be highly celebrated on August 12, saturating the city in hues of blue….

Thailand Hikes Entrance Fees For Foreign Visitors At Historical Attractions

Recently, the Thai government implemented a new measure to increase entrance fees for foreign visitors at historical landmarks. This amendment applies to registered historical sites and 72 national museums across Thailand. However, the fees for Thai nationals will remain unchanged from the rates set in 2008. Here’s a breakdown of the updated rates: Historical…

Three More Thai Provinces Join ASEAN Smart Cities Network Expanding Digital Reach

Further broadening its digital reach, Thailand’s Digital Economy and Society Ministry (DES) recently declared that three additional Thai provinces – Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen and Rayong, now form a part of the seminal ASEAN Smart Cities Network (ASCN). This exciting development was announced yesterday, by DES chief, Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, during the sixth annual ASCN assembly held in Bali, Indonesia. In his…

Exploring Buriram’s Nightlife: A Guide to the Best Evening Experiences

Thai Constitutional Court Ousts Prime Minister Srettha in Major Political Shake-Up

Two Pickup Trucks Collide In Fatal Crash In Buriram

Man Found Dead In Khon Kaen, Police Chase Killer

Road Safety Concerns Rise As Upcountry Travel Surges For Songkran

Songkran Revellers Begin Their Journeys Home From Bangkok

Thailand Revolutionises Agriculture With Nine Policies

Stormy Forecast: Thailand Braces For Thunder, Wind, And Hail

Northern Thailand Prepares For Severe Summer Storms

Udon Thani Luxury Home Ransacked By Thieves