| Auspicious dates to buy a car in Thailand |
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If you’re planning to buy a car in 2024, timing is everything. In Thailand, it’s not just about finding the best deals, it’s also about luck. Thais take their superstitions seriously, and many believe certain dates bring better fortune when making big purchases, like a new car, used vehicle, or motorbike. Whether you’re looking for … The story Auspicious dates to buy a car in Thailand as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Thai man killed after losing consciousness at wheel, wife injured |
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A Thai man today lost consciousness while driving crashing his pickup into a house by the roadside on Phraeksa Road in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok. The driver died at the scene while his wife was injured. The owner of the damaged house, 47 year old Suriyan, called officers from Bangpu Police Station and rescuers … The story Thai man killed after losing consciousness at wheel, wife injured as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Sisaket beauty sets Facebook afire with search for Mr Right criteria |
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An open audition for love has captivated the virtual world as one Sisaket beauty took to Facebook Live, laying down eight non-negotiable criteria in her hunt for Mr Right. Despite overwhelming social media buzz, Sayamon Unkam, known affectionately as Alice, is resolutely sticking to her structured love list, having learned the lessons of heartbreak by … The story Sisaket beauty sets Facebook afire with search for Mr Right criteria as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Why is it raining so much in Thailand? |
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From July to October, Thailand enters its annual monsoon season, bringing unpredictable and heavy rainfall across the country. If you’re curious about the factors behind these downpours, keep reading! The rainy season in Thailand is driven by tropical monsoon systems, which sweep in from the northeast and affect different regions at varying times. Heavy rain … The story Why is it raining so much in Thailand? as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Gold fever prices gleam with a 200 baht boost in Bangkok bonanza |
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In a dazzling display of gold rush fever, prices have shot up today, with gold ornaments trading at a sparkling 43,250 baht per baht weight—a 200 baht leap from yesterday’s close. The Gold Traders Association (GTA) dropped these glittering gems earlier, underscoring a trend that’s got both investors and consumers on high alert. As of … The story Gold fever prices gleam with a 200 baht boost in Bangkok bonanza as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Police arrest woman for call centre scam and money laundering |
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Thai police arrested a 50 year old woman involved in a call centre scam and money laundering scheme after she served time in a foreign prison. The woman, Laksamee, was apprehended in Bangkok upon her return to Thailand. Laksamee was arrested following a warrant issued by the Criminal Court on June 11, 2018, for charges … The story Police arrest woman for call centre scam and money laundering as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Balancing academics, sports, and arts for well-rounded development: Why parents love Ascot Bangkok |
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Parents often seek more than just strong academics when it comes to choosing the best international school in Bangkok. They want a school that nurtures their child’s growth in every aspect, intellectually, physically, and creatively. Ascot International School Bangkok fits this description perfectly. As an IB World School with excellent sports academies, a wide range … The story Balancing academics, sports, and arts for well-rounded development: Why parents love Ascot Bangkok as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Pattaya mat rental operator arrested for threatening official with knife (video) |
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Police today arrested a mat rental operator who threatened a municipal official with a knife after being warned not to offer the service on Pattaya Beach. The municipal official, 43 year old Chalermphon, filed a complaint with Mueang Pattaya Police Station at around 12.36am today, October 21, after narrowly avoiding the knife attack by the … The story Pattaya mat rental operator arrested for threatening official with knife (video) as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Rural Roads demands BMA pave the way with late 197.9m baht fee |
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The Rural Roads Department urged the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to settle an outstanding payment of 197.9 million baht in land lease fees. These fees cover the use of three specific areas, including a portion of Ratchaphruek Road, and for the construction of two electric railway lines. Pichit Hoonsiri, the department’s deputy director-general, mentioned that … The story Rural Roads demands BMA pave the way with late 197.9m baht fee as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Thai SMEs boxed in by debt and dwindling demand |
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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Thailand are on the ropes, grappling with crippling debt and plummeting sales as the country’s economic engine sputters, warns the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). The financial plight of these crucial businesses is worsening, says the FTI, with government support measures arriving too little, too late. Yet, the federation, … The story Thai SMEs boxed in by debt and dwindling demand as seen on Thaiger News. |
| New Thaksin controversy hits Thai stocks' prospects |
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Global and local politics, including the Election Commission's (EC) decision to accept a case against Thaksin Shinawatra for dominating the internal issues of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, are limiting the upside for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) after the Thai index briefly topped the 1,500-point range on Friday, say analysts.
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| Call for regulation as cheap imports hit Thai factories |
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The government needs to have foreign e-commerce platform operators registered as legal entities, as well as better control the influx of low-cost products into Thailand which is reducing sales among local manufacturers, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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| Boost seen from THAI rehab exit |
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Creditors of Thai Airways International (THAI), especially Bangkok Bank (BBL) and Krungthai Bank (KTB), will receive a boost from the national carrier's planned exit from its rehabilitation plan in mid-2025 as the banks are being given multiple options for debt repayment, analysts say.
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| Hong Kong help sought to create financial hub |
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Thailand is seeking a partnership with Hong Kong to collaborate in the development of a financial hub that will serve as a gateway to Asean markets.
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| Cambodia backs Thai-led 6-country single visa plan |
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Cambodia has agreed with the Thai government's initiative to facilitate cross-border travel for tourists from six countries in the region through a single visa policy called "6 Countries, 1 Destination", positioning Thailand as a regional tourism hub, according to a source at Government House.
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| Govt urged to act on foreign businesses |
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The Senate is urging the government to crack down on tourism businesses run by local proxies of foreign citizens in an effort to protect local businesses against unfair competition.
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| PCD outlines new plan to fight haze |
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The Pollution Control Department (PCD) revealed its pollution control plans for next year, which aim to lower nationwide hotspots by at least 30%.
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| PM urged to track down defendants |
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Forty-three non-governmental organisations have signed an open letter urging Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, along with the Interior Minister and national police chief, to make sure the seven defendants in the 2004 Tak Bai massacre case are brought to trial before the case's statute of limitations expires this Friday.
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| Laws set to tighten to fight pyramid schemes |
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The government is expediting the drafting of amendments to close loopholes in several related laws in a bid to further combat pyramid-like schemes, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said on Monday.
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| New petition targets govt |
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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra shrugged off the Election Commission's (EC) decision to look into complaints seeking to disband the ruling Pheu Thai Party and five coalition partners for allegedly allowing a non-member to exert influence.
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| True boosts network for royal barge procession |
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True Corporation has enhanced its 5G, 4G and WiFi networks to support public viewing of the Royal Barge Procession along the Chao Phraya River, which sets off from Rama VIII Bridge to Wat Arun.
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| BytePlus mulls new data centre in Thailand |
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BytePlus, a subsidiary of ByteDance, is considering establishing a data centre in Thailand in 2025 to offer cloud and artificial intelligence (AI)-based services, said a source familiar with the company.
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| New Thaksin controversy hits Thai stocks' prospects |
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Global and local politics, including the Election Commission's (EC) decision to accept a case against Thaksin Shinawatra for dominating the internal issues of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, are limiting the upside for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) after the Thai index briefly topped the 1,500-point range on Friday, say analysts.
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| Call for regulation as cheap imports hit Thai factories |
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The government needs to have foreign e-commerce platform operators registered as legal entities, as well as better control the influx of low-cost products into Thailand which is reducing sales among local manufacturers, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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| Boost seen from THAI rehab exit |
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Creditors of Thai Airways International (THAI), especially Bangkok Bank (BBL) and Krungthai Bank (KTB), will receive a boost from the national carrier's planned exit from its rehabilitation plan in mid-2025 as the banks are being given multiple options for debt repayment, analysts say.
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| Hong Kong help sought to create financial hub |
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Thailand is seeking a partnership with Hong Kong to collaborate in the development of a financial hub that will serve as a gateway to Asean markets.
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| Cambodia backs Thai-led 6-country single visa plan |
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Cambodia has agreed with the Thai government's initiative to facilitate cross-border travel for tourists from six countries in the region through a single visa policy called "6 Countries, 1 Destination", positioning Thailand as a regional tourism hub, according to a source at Government House.
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| Govt urged to act on foreign businesses |
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The Senate is urging the government to crack down on tourism businesses run by local proxies of foreign citizens in an effort to protect local businesses against unfair competition.
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| PCD outlines new plan to fight haze |
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The Pollution Control Department (PCD) revealed its pollution control plans for next year, which aim to lower nationwide hotspots by at least 30%.
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| Bid to boost ties with Germany |
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Thailand is holding talks with Germany to strengthen bilateral economic and trade cooperation and expedite Thailand-EU free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations.
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