BANGKOK — Thailand’s poverty rate stood at 3.41% in 2023, affecting more than 2.39 million people, according to research unveiled at the “Fighting Poverty” seminar on September 9. The Northeast region remains the hardest hit, with 31.71% of the nation’s poor residing there, followed by the South. Bangkok reported the lowest rate at 1.6%. Only […]
BANGKOK — A BBC documentary titled “Thailand: The Dark Side of Paradise” has sparked a fierce backlash from expatriates and long-term foreign residents who accuse the broadcaster of presenting a distorted and biased portrayal of the country. The film, which critiques Thailand’s tourism industry, has been met with accusations of sensationalism and historical prejudice, drawing […]
BANGKOK — Overflowing rivers triggered widespread flooding across 12 provinces in Thailand’s North, Central Plain, and East regions on Tuesday, resulting in three fatalities and affecting approximately 161,000 residents, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. Heavy Flooding Paralyzes Samut Prakan and Pattaya, Teenager Electrocuted The northern provinces of Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, Phichit, and […]
The Royal Thai Navy has announced that Cambodian forces have withdrawn from three areas in Trat province that had been encroached upon along the Thai–Cambodian border. Rear Admiral Parach Rattanaichaiyapan, Deputy Spokesperson for the Navy, said the locations in Ban Chamrak, Chamrak Subdistrict, had been occupied by Cambodian authorities and civilians who built homes and […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s foreign tourist arrivals fell 7.08% year-on-year for the period from January 1 to September 14, with 23 million visitors recorded amid heightened regional competition and growing concerns over affordability, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports reported on Tuesday. Pattaya Tourism Operators Urge Legal Reforms Amid BBC Documentary Backlash Malaysia remained the top […]
BANGKOK — Thai financial authorities are intensifying efforts to unblock bank accounts mistakenly frozen in the government’s campaign against online scams, after small business owners nationwide reported sudden freezes without warning, severely disrupting their livelihoods. Bank of Thailand Seeks Fix for Wrongful Account Freezing Amid Scam Crackdown The issue stems from the enforcement of the […]
BANGKOK — Former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has agreed to resume leadership of the Democrat Party following the resignation of former leader Chalermchai Sri-on, party insiders confirmed on Monday. The move aims to reunify Thailand’s oldest political party amid internal strife and declining electoral fortunes. Former Thai PM Abhisit Vejjajiva quits Democrat party Chalermchai stepped […]
BANGKOK — The Bank of Thailand (BOT) will meet with commercial banks and the Anti-Online Scam Operations Centre (AOC) on Monday to address growing complaints about the wrongful freezing of bank accounts in the fight against online fraud. The move comes after small retailers and individuals reported being abruptly cut off from their funds without […]
