BANGKOK (NNT) – The Department of Women’s Affairs and Family Development (DWAFD), under the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, organized the International Women’s Day event for the year 2024 under the theme “Empowering Women and Girls, Eliminating Poverty towards Gender Equality on the Basis of Warm Families.” Seven sexual assaults on women per […]
The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC) has called for the promotion of gender equality across all sectors, as statistics reveal that seven women fall victim to sexual assault and abuse daily. Police Arrest Suspect in Attempted Rape and Robbery of Chinese Tourist in Pattaya The call was made on the occasion of International […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – During his mission abroad, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin expressed concern after receiving reports about wildfires in the northern region of Thailand. Khao Phra Wihan National Park in Sisaket Shuts Amid Forest Fires This is due to the extensive impact of bushfires including smoke problems that obstruct both air and land transportation, and […]
BANGKOK, March 7 (TNA) – Today, gold prices surged strongly once again after Federal Reserve Chair signaled a reduction in interest rates this year. Gold Prices in Thailand Hit New High as Thai Baht Weakens The Gold Traders Association reported that gold prices opened this morning, and within less than an hour, they changed three […]
Temperatures are expected to surpass 40 degrees Celsius in several provinces next week, as tomorrow the “heat index” is expected to reach 48.1 degrees in Bangkok and 51.4 degrees in Chon Buri, according to Somkuan Tonjan, head of the Central Weather Forecast Division of the Meteorological Department. Weather warning for Thailand: summer thunderstorms and high […]
Kia, the premium Korean car manufacturer, is considering making an investment in building an electric vehicle factory in Thailand to benefit from the fast-growing EV market, according to Kia Sales (Thailand). Isuzu mulls e-pickup factory in Thailand If its parent firm Kia Corporation, which is part of Hyundai Motor, agrees with the idea of building […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has initiated an investigation into allegations against Deputy National Police Chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, also known as Big Joke, and four other police officers. The probe focuses on claims that they accepted bribes from a gambling website, leading to potential dereliction of duty. Anyone defaming deputy […]
Summer storms will bring downpours to parts of the Northeast, Central, East and South over the next few days as a low-pressure system moves over the upper part of the country, the Meteorological Department warned on Monday. Summer begins in Thailand and is forecast to reach 45°C this year The low-pressure front, which will be […]
