The Ministry of Culture has announced that the central pagoda of Wat Arun Ratchawararam has been officially added to UNESCO’s Tentative List for World Heritage Sites. The listing initiates the formal process that could lead to the temple’s full recognition as a World Heritage Site. Wat Arun – Temple of Dawn, Bangkok Culture Minister Paetongtarn […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s religious and law enforcement agencies have launched a sweeping investigation into financial irregularities and breaches of monastic vows linked to a woman at the center of a growing clergy scandal. The case, involving a figure widely referred to in media as “Sika Kor,” has exposed alleged embezzlement of temple funds and inappropriate […]
BANGKOK — The Thai government has approved a six-month pilot program allowing double-decker buses to operate on six previously restricted mountain routes, marking a significant shift in transport policy. The temporary measure, effective July 21 through January 2025, comes with stringent safety requirements following years of debate about the vehicles’ suitability for steep terrain. 20 […]
PATTAYA — A major fire broke out at a tire shop and auto repair center on Phonprapanimit Road on Sunday afternoon, leaving two people injured and multiple vehicles destroyed. The incident, which occurred at approximately 3:30 PM, prompted a swift emergency response involving multiple firefighting units. Electrical Fire Erupts at Pattaya Bar, Prompting Late-Night Evacuation […]
BANGKOK — A new survey by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) reveals deepening political divisions, with 42.37% of respondents calling for suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to resign, while nearly 40% support dissolving the House for fresh elections. The poll, conducted July 4–7 among 1,310 adults nationwide, highlights Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha as the […]
BANGKOK — In a bid to boost tourism, Thai immigration authorities have launched dedicated fast-track lanes for Chinese students and their families at major airports, aiming to streamline arrivals during the summer holiday season. Chinese Tourist Kidnapped in Brazen Pattaya Daylight Robbery The “Happy Chinese Summer Channel,” operational from July to September at Suvarnabhumi, Don […]
BANGKOK — Thailand has achieved a major medical breakthrough with the successful production of Imcranib 100, its first domestically developed targeted cancer therapy pill. The milestone, realized under the visionary leadership of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana, marks a significant step forward in the nation’s ability to provide advanced, affordable cancer care. […]
PATTAYA — Authorities have apprehended four suspects—two Chinese nationals and two Thais—in connection with the shocking abduction and robbery of a Chinese tourist by imposters posing as police officers. The arrests follow a dramatic early-morning kidnapping captured on surveillance footage earlier this week. Chinese Tourist Kidnapped in Brazen Pattaya Daylight Robbery The incident unfolded around […]
