BANGKOK — Thailand has officially abolished its decades-old ban on alcohol sales in restaurants between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., a move expected to increase industry revenue by 25% and enhance the country’s appeal as a top global tourist destination. The decision, backed by both ruling and opposition parties, marks a significant shift from the […]
BANGKOK — State-owned Transport Co Ltd has launched trial express bus services from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and Phuket, aiming to reduce travel time and enhance passenger comfort with streamlined routes and onboard meals. The trial will run until March 8, with plans for permanent implementation based on passenger feedback, the Bangkok Post reported. Thailand […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Ministry of Defence confirmed on Thursday that all border checkpoints with Cambodia will remain closed indefinitely, with any future reopening contingent on Phnom Penh’s adherence to recently agreed de-escalation measures. The announcement follows a high-stakes meeting of the Thai-Cambodian General Border Committee (GBC) on September 10, where both sides outlined steps to […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s caretaker Cabinet has approved a one-year extension of the 7% value-added tax (VAT) rate, postponing a scheduled increase to 10% that was set to take effect on October 1. The decision, announced by caretaker Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat on Wednesday, aims to alleviate financial pressure on households and stabilize consumer spending […]
BANGKOK — The Pheu Thai Party confirmed on Wednesday that Paetongtarn Shinawatra will continue as its leader despite recent legal and political challenges, including her father Thaksin Shinawatra’s imprisonment. The party announced plans for internal restructuring to strengthen coordination and readiness for the upcoming general election. Thailand’s Constitutional Court Removes PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra for Ethics […]
SONGKHLA, September 11 — Thai security forces launched a large-scale operation in the restive southern province of Songkhla on Wednesday after a violent clash with suspected insurgents, underscoring ongoing tensions in the region grappling with a decades-long separatist insurgency. Two Injured in Insurgent-Plantеd Bomb Blast at Narathiwat Mining Site The confrontation began when a military […]
BANGKOK — Thai and Cambodian officials convened a special General Border Committee (GBC) meeting on Wednesday, marking a significant step toward stabilizing tensions along their shared frontier one month after a ceasefire was declared. The talks focused on disarmament, humanitarian cooperation, and joint efforts to combat transnational crime. Evidence of Cambodian Rockets Uncovered in Surin […]
BANGKOK — Convicted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was transferred from Bangkok Remand Prison to Klong Prem Central Prison on Tuesday evening to begin serving a one-year sentence, following a unanimous Supreme Court ruling that his previous hospitalization did not constitute lawful detention, Thai PBS reported. Thai Supreme Court Orders Thaksin Shinawatra to Serve One-Year […]
