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Viral Image of Donated Japanese Train Surrounded by Garbage Sparks Cleanup Efforts in Bangkok
A viral image of a donated Japanese KIHA 183 train in Thailand surrounded by piles of garbage has caught global attention. The picture was...
Bangkok’s Landscape Transformed: 1,454 Km of Electrical Wires to Go Underground
Bangkok, Thailand - In a bold move set to revolutionize the city's infrastructure, the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) has revealed a groundbreaking plan to...
Bangkok City Hall Celebrates Multicultural Roots with “Look Up BKK” Festival
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is collaborating with the Ministry of Culture to host the "Look Up BKK" cultural festival, showcasing the city's rich...
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Bangkok’s Traffic Congestion Reduced by 25%
Bangkok has achieved a significant reduction in traffic congestion, with travel times decreasing by 25% in some of the city's busiest areas over the...
Khao San Hotel Fire Claims Three Lives, Sparks Safety Concerns
Three foreign nationals lost their lives, and seven others were injured in a devastating fire that broke out at The Ember Hotel near Khao...
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Foxconn Subsidiary to Invest $306M in Thai Semiconductor Industry
BANGKOK — UNIQUE Integrated Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Foxsemicon Integrated Technology Inc. (Fiti Group) under the Foxconn Technology Group, has secured approval...
Thai Cabinet Approves 15% Minimum Corporate Tax
The Thai Cabinet has approved two landmark laws to introduce a minimum corporate tax rate of 15%, aligning the nation with the Organisation for...
Expert Advocates for Reform of Thailand’s Shadow Economy
Bangkok: Thailand’s informal economy, accounting for nearly 50% of the country’s GDP, presents a significant opportunity for reform, according to Thai economist Dr. Anusorn...
Arts & Culture
White Lotus Season 3 Heads to Thailand with New Faces
The White Lotus, HBO’s multi-Emmy-winning series, is set to return for its highly-anticipated third season on February 16, 2025. This time, the satirical drama...
Thailand raises film rebate to 30% to boost revenue
Thailand’s newly revised cash rebate scheme for foreign film productions, which offers up to 30% with no maximum refund limit, is projected to boost...
Thailand’s CEA Launches Market to Boost Creative Industries
The Creative Economy Agency (CEA) has launched the Content Project Market as part of its Content Lab 2024 initiative, seeking to connect creators, businesses,...
Drive & Ride
Toyota Plans Hybrid Expansion in Thailand with $1.5 Billion Investment
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced plans to invest 55 billion baht (approximately $1.5 billion) in Thailand to expand hybrid vehicle production, according to Industry...
Tesla Cancels Thailand Factory Plans Amid Global Strategy Shift
Tesla has abandoned its plans to establish a manufacturing plant in Thailand, signaling a significant shift in its global expansion strategy. This decision, part...
Travel
Thailand Targets 40 Million Tourists in 2025
On December 20, a seminar titled "ISAN NEXT: Revitalizing Thailand’s Economy Amid Global Challenges" was held at Ratchaphruek Auditorium, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, in...
Chinese tourist numbers to Thailand to remain flat in 2024
Thailand’s inbound tourism from China is projected to stagnate in 2024, with expected arrivals hovering around 7 to 8 million. The subdued outlook stems...
Phu Kradueng Draws 2,000 Visitors for Father’s Day Free Entry
Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei Province experienced a surge of over 2,000 visitors on December 5, 2024, as tourists flocked to enjoy the...
Education
Online Classes Suggested for Schools Amid PM2.5 Crisis
Schools in Thailand may shift to online classes as PM2.5 fine dust pollution worsens across the country, including in Bangkok, according to the Education...
Thailand re-enrolls 360,000 children in Zero Dropout push
The Thai government has successfully reintegrated over 360,000 children into classrooms as part of its Thailand Zero Dropout policy, an initiative aimed at reducing...
Senate Approves Draft Bills for Higher Education Fund
On October 22, 2024, Supamas Isarapakdee, the Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, announced that the Senate has approved four draft bills...
Property
PROUD Real Estate Launches ALL IS WELL Vision
PROUD Real Estate Public Company Limited, a leader in luxury real estate, has unveiled its forward-thinking "ALL IS WELL" vision, focused on holistic and...
Foreign Buyers Propel Phuket Condo Market Growth
Bangkok developers are increasingly venturing into Phuket's condominium market as foreign demand continues to surge, compensating for subdued local interest.
Artitaya Kasemlawan, head of residential...
AP Thailand Launches ‘Good Day’ Budget Condo Brand
SET-listed developer AP Thailand has introduced a new condo brand, "Good Day," targeting lower-priced market segments and fully-furnished units designed to attract both end-users...
