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Pollution fears grow over reservoir contamination in Chon Buri
Concerns are mounting in the Nong Prue subdistrict of Chon Buri province following the discovery of suspected wastewater flowing into Mabprachan Reservoir. The alarm...
Pattaya Races to Complete Drainage Upgrade Before Monsoon
With the monsoon season fast approaching, Pattaya City officials are accelerating efforts to complete a large-scale drainage improvement project designed to alleviate persistent flooding...
Business
Anwar Criticizes Tariffs at ASEAN Diplomatic Summit
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sharply criticized the use of trade tariffs as geopolitical tools during the opening of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’...
Thailand Seeks Trade Deal to Avert US Tariffs
Thailand is offering substantial trade concessions to the United States in a bid to avoid a 36 percent tariff on its exports, part of...
Thailand Offers US Market Access to Avoid Tariffs
In a bid to prevent the imposition of a punitive 36% export tariff by the United States, Thailand is offering expanded access to American...
Arts & Culture
Thailand eyes creative sector boost with new investment measures
BANGKOK — Thai authorities are advancing plans to strengthen the country’s creative industries through targeted investment incentives and long-term policy development. A recent high-level...
Thailand to host Tomorrowland debut in 2026
Thailand will host the globally acclaimed electronic music festival Tomorrowland for the first time in 2026, with the event set to take place in...
Thailand stars in Jurassic World Rebirth boosting tourism
On July 2, 2025, Universal Pictures is set to release Jurassic World: Rebirth, the latest installment of the popular dinosaur franchise, prominently featuring filming...
Drive & Ride
Thai Car Market Faces Decline Amid Closures and Brand Shifts
A mix of internal economic challenges, shifting consumer preferences, and geopolitical risks are reshaping Thailand’s auto industry outlook. The Kasikorn Research Centre projects that...
Thailand Revises EV Promotion Rules to Curb Market Oversupply
The Thai government is moving to adjust its electric vehicle (EV) promotion policies in response to a growing risk of market oversupply that could...
Neta faces subsidy repayment over unmet EV targets
Electric vehicle manufacturer Neta Auto Thailand may be required to return over 2 billion baht in government subsidies after failing to meet the conditions...
Travel
Khlong Naka Wildlife Sanctuary Develops Eco-Tourism Trail in Ranong
Between June 27 and June 29, 2025, Thailand’s Khlong Naka Wildlife Sanctuary in Ranong Province began developing a new eco-tourism trail as part of...
Coastal Road Enhancement Unveiled in Nakhon Si Thammarat
Coastal Road Enhancement Unveiled in Nakhon Si Thammarat Tags: Nakhon Si Thammarat, Coastal Tourism, Road Development, Southern Thailand, Khonom, Sichon, Pink Dolphins, Scenic Route...
Horseback Tours Debut in Nan’s Mountainous Old Town
For the first time, horseback riding tours are being offered in Nan Province, allowing visitors to explore the old city, scenic Road No. 3,...
Education
Five Thai Universities Ranked in Global Top 100
The 2025 THE Impact Rankings assessed 2,526 universities from 130 countries, evaluating their performance against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The results...
Thailand urges schools to stay open despite Covid surge
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) stated on Wednesday, May 29, that schools should remain open during the current seasonal rise in COVID-19 cases,...
Thailand Tightens Student Visa Rules for Short-Term Courses
On May 14, 2025, the Thai government introduced new regulations to address the misuse of student visas by foreign nationals enrolling in short-term educational...
Property
Developers’ Profits Hit 10-Year Low Amid Weak Demand
The first-quarter net profits of 10 publicly listed residential property developers in Thailand dropped to 3.56 billion baht in Q1 2025, marking the lowest...
Thai real estate sector calls for windfall tax on land
Thailand’s real estate sector has called on the government to accelerate investment in large-scale infrastructure projects and introduce a windfall tax on land near...
Bangkok condo market shaken by recent earthquake
The earthquake that struck Bangkok on Friday has sparked renewed concerns about the structural integrity of high-rise buildings, unsettling prospective buyers and dampening the...