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Thailand makes remarkable progress on political reform

The website Eurepoter has released its report on the “Thailand’s Positive Strides: Political Reform and Democratic Progress”, highlighting that Thailand has embraced a new era of governance under the new 11-party coalition defined by (...)

Pattaya Mail - 28 April 2024

High temperatures to linger until end of April

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warned the temperatures in Thailand may keep rising until the end of this month, before the weather will later improve because of the onset of the rainy season.

Bangkok Post - 28 April 2024

Louvre museum says Mona Lisa could get a room of her own

PARIS: The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, the world’s most famous portrait, could get a room of its own in the Louvre, the museum’s president said yesterday (Apr 27).

Phuket News - 28 April 2024

As PM Srettha Reshuffles His Cabinet, FM Panpree Resigns

After 7 months of government administration, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has made his first Cabinet reshuffle, mostly in his Pheu Thai Party. The post As PM Srettha Reshuffles His Cabinet, FM Panpree Resigns appeared first on Khaosod English.

Khaosod - 28 April 2024

‘Wana Yook’ in Bangkok ranked among the 20 best restaurant in the world for 2024

Food & Wine announced the winners of the annual Global Tastemakers Awards for 2024, and Wana Yook, a Thai fine dining restaurant, was named one of the world’s top 20 restaurants. With more than 180 food and travel journalists voting on (...)

Pattaya Mail - 28 April 2024

B500bn digital wallet handout plan needs 'independent monitors'

More petitions calling for intervention by independent organisations in the government's digital wallet handout scheme have been lodged, with critics saying the 500 billion baht scheme may jeopardise the country's fiscal security if it doesn't (...)

Bangkok Post - 28 April 2024

Election Commission warns against 'meddling' in Senate poll

Individuals who are found guilty of manipulating the senator election process could be banned from participating in politics for life, the Election Commission (EC) warned on Sunday.

Bangkok Post - 28 April 2024

Thailand looks to sign trade agreement with Bangladesh

Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Sunday that Thailand and Bangladesh are now looking forward to expanding trade and investments after agreeing to initiate talks toward signing their first free trade (...)

Bangkok Post - 28 April 2024

Phuket tram study makes progress

The feasibility study on the first phase of Phuket's tram project will wrap up in six months, with work likely to start by 2028 and the service beginning by 2031.

Bangkok Post - 28 April 2024

Foreign Minister Parnpree quits after major reshuffle

Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara tendered his resignation from his cabinet post on Sunday to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin after the cabinet reshuffle list saw him lose his seat as deputy prime minister.

Bangkok Post - 28 April 2024

Drunk taxi driver kills policeman at charity event

A heavily intoxicated cab driver crashed his vehicle into a policeman overseeing a charity running event in Bang Khen district early Sunday morning. The officer later died at hospital.

Bangkok Post - 28 April 2024

Lam Takhong reservoir, Lam Mun river drying up amid water shortage fears

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Water levels at Lam Takhong reservoir and Lam Mun river in this northeastern province have dropped sharply as drought and extreme heat caused the main water sources to run dry, sparking fears among the locals about water shortages.

Bangkok Post - 28 April 2024

Power demand hits record as extreme heat prompts warnings

Thailand’s power usage surged to a record on Saturday as temperatures soared across the country, prompting authorities to repeatedly issue health warnings amid a rising heat-related death toll.

Bangkok Post - 28 April 2024

Philippines shuts schools as heat in capital busts 1915 record

The Philippines will halt in-person classes at public schools on Monday and Tuesday amid rising temperatures that reached a record in the capital Manila over the weekend.

Bangkok Post - 28 April 2024

A Munitions Explosion at a Cambodian Army Base Kills 20 Soldiers, but Its Cause Is Unclear

Security was tight around a military base in southwestern Cambodia on Sunday, a day after a huge explosion there killed 20 soldiers The post A Munitions Explosion at a Cambodian Army Base Kills 20 Soldiers, but Its Cause Is Unclear appeared (...)

Khaosod - 28 April 2024

Scorching weather takes toll on fresh seafood supplies in Pattaya

PATTAYA, Thailand – As scorching temperatures persist, the availability of fresh seafood for tourists has taken a hit, with seafood operators grappling with the repercussions of the relentless heat. Fish, shrimp, and shellfish, typically (...)

Pattaya Mail - 28 April 2024

Truck driver cheats death after rear-ending ten-wheeler in East Pattaya

PATTAYA, Thailand – In the early hours of April 27, a six-wheeled ice truck collided with the rear of a parked ten-wheeled truck on Motorway No. 7 in East Pattaya. Thanawut Saengsaior, the 28-year-old driver became trapped in the wreckage and (...)

Pattaya Mail - 28 April 2024

Ex-energy executive Pichai named finance minister amid growth challenge

Former energy executive Pichai Chunhavajira was named finance minister on Sunday, facing a tough task to revive the Thai economy.

Bangkok Post - 28 April 2024

Foreign-nominated and bogus travel agents busted in Pattaya crackdown

PATTAYA. Thailand – Government agencies launched a unified effort on April 26, to address concerns within the tourism industry to tackle the widespread issue of businesses in Pattaya employing Thai nationals as nominees, commonly referred to as (...)

Pattaya Mail - 28 April 2024

Trawler catches fire and sinks in Andaman, crew rescued

PHANG NGA: Nine crew were taken to safety after a fishing trawler caught fire while refuelling in the Andaman sea early Sunday morning.

Bangkok Post - 28 April 2024

Reckless soil transport triggers dust clouds, traffic chaos in east Pattaya

EDITORIAL PATTAYA, Thailand – The Mabprachan Reservoir area in Pong Sub-District, in east Pattaya, is currently facing a pressing issue that demands urgent intervention. Several dozen trucks, engaged in transporting soil from a collection (...)

Pattaya Mail - 28 April 2024

Handout funding to diminish spending on other projects

BANGKOK: Once the government allocates substantial funds for its flagship digital wallet handout, spending on other projects will be reduced, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.

Phuket News - 28 April 2024

Young Thai-American jumps off eighth floor of Pattaya condominium

PATTAYA, Thailand – A young Thai-American man lost his life after jumping from the eighth floor of a condominium in Pattaya on April 26. The victim, identified as Carey B, a 19-year-old American national, was discovered lifeless in the parking (...)

Pattaya Mail - 28 April 2024

Cabinet reshuffle a ‘done deal’

BANGKOK: The final Cabinet reshuffle list has already been signed off by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and submitted for royal endorsement, according a Government House source.

Phuket News - 28 April 2024

Hot-headed van driver threatens taxi driver with knife on busy street

PHUKET: Police have apprehended a hot-headed van driver who pulled a knife and threatened a taxi driver in the middle of one of the island’s busiest roads yesterday (Apr 27).

Phuket News - 28 April 2024