Bangkok, July 8, 2025 – The United States will impose sweeping 36% tariffs on all Thai imports effective August 1, President Donald Trump announced Monday, escalating trade tensions with one of Southeast Asia’s key export economies. The policy shift comes as Washington seeks to address what it calls Thailand’s “unsustainable” trade practices. Thailand develops a […]
Bangkok, July 8, 2025 – Thailand’s iconic national attire, Chut Thai, has been formally submitted for UNESCO review, marking a significant step toward global recognition of the country’s sartorial heritage. The nomination will be evaluated during the 2026 session of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee. People urged to wear retro-Thai costumes during Songkran festival Developed […]
Bangkok, July 6, 2025 – The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued urgent weather warnings for multiple regions as a potent combination of meteorological systems threatens to unleash heavy rainfall and potential flooding across the country. Nationwide Alert: Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued for 49 Provinces Including Bangkok A low-pressure cell over upper Myanmar and northern […]
The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday blamed Cambodia for breaking its own promise to resolve border issues through a bilateral boundary committee. Thailand Delays Return of Ancient Artefacts Amid Tensions with Cambodia, Says New Culture Minister The ministry’s statement on Sunday followed a reported attempt by Cambodia to bring disputed areas to the […]
Bangkok, July 5, 2025 – The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has officially unveiled its first domestically developed “Kamikaze UAV,” a state-of-the-art loitering munition system capable of precision strikes, marking a significant leap in the country’s defense technology. Royal Thai Air Force Gears Up for Spectacular Air Show The suicide drone, entirely designed and tested […]
Bangkok, July 5 — Thailand will postpone the return of 20 ancient artefacts to Cambodia, citing escalating border tensions and financial constraints, newly appointed Culture Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced Friday. Thai Cabinet Swears In New Ministers Amid Political Turmoil Speaking on her first day in office, Paetongtarn said the Culture Ministry had decided to review […]
Bangkok, July 5 – A Chinese national who disappeared in Thailand after accepting a fraudulent modeling job has been rescued, China’s embassy in Bangkok confirmed, renewing warnings about overseas employment scams targeting Chinese citizens, Reuters reported. Fears of kidnapping at scam centers keep Chinese tourists in Thailand on edge The embassy announced the successful recovery […]
Bangkok, July 3 – Thailand’s newly appointed cabinet ministers, including suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, took their oaths of office on Thursday in a ceremony presided over by Their Majesties the King and Queen. Thailand’s Political Turbulence Continues as Suriya Jungrungreangkit Takes Brief Helm as Acting PM The ceremony at the Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall […]
