23 dead in Thai fireworks factory explosion BANGKOK: Twenty-three people have died after an explosion at a fireworks factory in central Thailand on Wednesday,... Published 18 Jan, 2024 05:54am
Technology Binance Thailand opens crypto exchange for trading BANGKOK: Binance Thailand has opened its cryptocurrency exchange in Thailand for trading, the company said on... Published 16 Jan, 2024 12:42pm
Pakistan Pakistan seizes poisonous solvent used in cough syrup ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has seized a batch of contaminated propylene glycol solvent that was labelled as manufactured by... Published 11 Jan, 2024 03:21pm
World Thai PM says central bank rate hikes no good for economy BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said the central bank’s rate increases have not been good at all for... Published 08 Jan, 2024 10:41am
World Thai PM proposes $102 billion budget to parliament BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday announced a 3.48 trillion baht ($101.52 billion) budget... Published 03 Jan, 2024 09:58am
World Thailand, China to waive visas for each other’s citizens from March BANGKOK: Thailand and China will permanently waive visa requirements for each other’s citizens from March, Thai... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
World Six dead, tens of thousands hit by southern Thailand flooding BANGKOK: Floods in southern Thailand have killed at least six people and affected tens of thousands of households,... Published 27 Dec, 2023 12:22pm
Business & Finance Thai November exports rise 4.9% y/y, rice shipments surge BANGKOK: Thailand’s customs-based exports rose 4.9% in November from a year earlier, the commerce ministry said on... Published 25 Dec, 2023 09:46am
Business & Finance Thailand Nov car production drops 14% y/y, pickup trunk output down BANGKOK: Car production in Thailand declined 14.1% in November from a year earlier to 163,337 units, on weaker... Published 20 Dec, 2023 12:13pm
Business & Finance Thai Nov exports rose 4.9% y/y, below forecast BANGKOK: Thailand’s customs-based exports rose for a fourth straight month in November, up 4.9% from a year earlier,... Published 19 Dec, 2023 11:49am
Business & Finance World Bank cuts Thai growth outlook to 2.5% this year, 3.2% next year BANGKOK: Thailand’s economic growth is expected at 2.5% this year before accelerating to 3.2% in 2024, supported by... Published 14 Dec, 2023 12:17pm
World Thai bus accident kills 14, more than 20 injured BANGKOK: A bus lost control and crashed into a tree in Thailand, killing 14 passengers and injuring more than 20,... Published 05 Dec, 2023 12:36pm
Life & Style Thailand to allow clubs, bars to stay open longer to boost tourism BANGKOK: Thailand’s cabinet has approved a ministerial regulation that extends the opening hours of night clubs and... Published 28 Nov, 2023 03:57pm
Business & Finance Thai October exports rise 8.0% y/y, missing forecast BANGKOK: Thailand’s customs-based exports rose for a third straight month in October, up 8.0% from a year earlier,... Published 27 Nov, 2023 11:33am
World Thailand says Hamas still holds 20 of its nationals after freeing 10 BANGKOK: Hamas is still holding 20 Thai nationals after having freed 10 from Gaza, Thailand’s foreign ministry said... Published 25 Nov, 2023 10:29am
Business & Finance Thai Q3 GDP growth misses forecast amid exports slowdown BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy expanded at a slower-than-expected pace in the third quarter, weighed down by weak... Published 20 Nov, 2023 11:19am
Sports Thailand envoy meets Zaka Ashraf: Pakistan Women-A team defeats Thailand’s team in first T20 LAHORE: The Royal Thai Embassy team led by Ambassador Chakkrid Kraichaiwong visited Gaddafi Stadium, here on Friday... Published 11 Nov, 2023 06:30am
World Thailand to offer Indian, Taiwanese tourists visa-free entry BANGKOK: Thailand will offer visa-free entry to tourists from India and Taiwan, the prime minister announced... Published 31 Oct, 2023 01:42pm
Business & Finance Thai policy rate is right for now, Mideast war is a concern: central bank chief BANGKOK: Thailand’s current policy rate is appropriate for the economy, but the central bank is ready to make... Published 28 Oct, 2023 09:57am
Business & Finance Thai exports unexpectedly rise for 2nd straight month in Sept BANGKOK: Thailand’s customs-based exports unexpectedly increased 2.1% in September from a year earlier, helped by... Published 24 Oct, 2023 10:55am
Business & Finance Thai envoy for resolution of issues to enhance trade with Pakistan KARACHI: Ambassador of Thailand Chakkrid Krachaiwong has said that issues of Letter of Credit (LC) and repatriating... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
World Thai PM invites Putin for official visit BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin for an official visit... Published 18 Oct, 2023 11:51am
World Thailand says 12 of its citizens killed in Israel, 11 kidnapped BANGKOK: Thailand’s foreign ministry on Monday said 12 Thai nationals had been killed in unrest in Israel, plus 11... Published 09 Oct, 2023 10:25am
World Thai Sept headline CPI up 0.3% y/y, slower than forecast BANGKOK: Thailand’s headline consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.3% in September from a year earlier, slowing from a... Published 05 Oct, 2023 09:44am
World Thai business group keeps 2023 growth forecast at 2.5%-3% BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy is expected to grow between 2.5% and 3.0% this year, a leading joint business group said... Published 04 Oct, 2023 12:02pm
Sports Ashok blows seven-shot lead as Thailand sweep women’s golf golds HANGZHOU: Thailand’s Arpichaya Yubol snatched Asian Games women’s golf gold in dramatic fashion on Sunday after... Published 01 Oct, 2023 11:20am
Business & Finance Thai Aug factory output falls 7.5% y/y, more than forecast BANGKOK: Thailand’s manufacturing production index (MPI) in August dropped 7.53% from a year earlier, the industry... Published 28 Sep, 2023 10:34am
World Thailand’s King endorses new cabinet months after elections BANGKOK: Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn endorsed a new cabinet, including real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin... Published 02 Sep, 2023 10:59am
World Thai July factory output falls more than forecast as exports slump BANGKOK: Thailand’s factory output shrank slightly more than expected in July as sluggish global demand pinched... Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:08am
World Thailand’s jailed ex-PM Thaksin hospitalised after return from exile BANGKOK: Thailand’s jailed former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was moved to a hospital overnight after... Published 23 Aug, 2023 10:14am