Lisa Manoban, member of BLACKPINK and solo artist, made history once again at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) by winning her second Best K-pop award for her single “Rockstar”. This follows her first win in 2022 for “Lalisa”, making her the first female K-pop solo artist to win this award twice. Held at […]
BANGKOK, Sept 11 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will make an urgent visit to the flood-ravaged Chiang Rai province tomorrow, September 13, as she ordered government agencies to expedite relief efforts for affected residents. Landslide Buries Mountain Village Homes in Chiang Mai: 2 Dead, 4 Missing Addressing a cabinet meeting on Thursday, Paetongtarn […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – Private hospitals in Thailand are considering withdrawing from the Social Security system due to unsustainable expenses. NHSO Revokes Contract With Nine Private Hospitals The hospitals said that the number of insured individuals has increased, while the per capita reimbursement rate has nearly halved. The Consumer Council has raised concerns, stating that the […]
Residents in 48 provinces, including Bangkok, have been warned of likely heavy rain and possible flash floods from Friday until Sept 18. Landslide Buries Mountain Village Homes in Chiang Mai: 2 Dead, 4 Missing The Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) said on its Facebook page that the northern monsoon trough will move down to […]
On September 9th, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Phumtham Wechayachai revealed details about the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, set to be discussed at the first Cabinet meeting on September 17th. Thailand to Open Digital Wallet Registration Next Week Phumtham confirmed that the Thai government would proceed, with slight modifications for public assurance. […]
Police have detained Bangkok Bank of Commerce (BBC) collapse kingpin Rakesh Saxena following his release from prison and he will be deported. Financier from Thailand’s boom years goes on trial The bank’s collapse through mismanagement of huge under-collateralised loans in 1995 marked the start of the Asian “Tom Yam Kung” financial crisis. Full story: Bangkok […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – Labor Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has revealed that the minimum daily wage could rise to 400 baht nationwide from October 1, despite concerns from business sectors. The increase follows discussions with business operators and a study by a subcommittee set up by the Ministry of Labor. The new policy, if implemented, is set […]
BANGKOK, Sept 9 (TNA) – More than 10 people have filed a complaint with Thai police, accusing two individuals of running a fraudulent tour company. DOE warns against employment fraud to UAE The alleged scammers operated a fake company, offering both overseas employment and travel packages. They used social media to convince potential customers to […]
