Thailand

A diplomatic-based crisis in the relationships between Thailand and Cambodia has culminated in the closing of the official border crossings in a manner never seen before, several times, causing the thousands of international tourists a big dilemma; stuck and not able to access the world famous Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia through known traditional overland routes. The closures have …

The Thai Department of Disease Control has reported that Thailand recorded over 53,500 new Covid-19 cases and five deaths within the last week. Because there are more cases, local officials have begun taking steps such as shifting schools to online classes. Authorities are watching how the disease advances, affecting mainly children and the elderly and are calling for increased awareness. …

Rongvudhi Virabutr, Thailand’s Ambassador to Pakistan, has highlighted the need to enhance both countries’ economies, mainly by setting up a Free Trade Agreement to take Thailand’s $1.1 billion export to Pakistan to a much higher figure of $2.2 billion. During the meeting, the ambassador pointed out that trade went up to $1.8 billion during the pandemic, meaning there are still …

May is one of the crucial financial months in a year, if you have any important transactions or any official work to do in your bank branch then this writing might be helpful for you to schedule your days accordingly. The following holiday is termed as ‘May long holiday’.  May 2025 – Public Holidays: Date DayHoliday4 May 2025SundayCoronation Day5 May 2025MondayCompensatory …

The German food delivery service Delivery Hero plans to stop operating Foodpanda in Thailand as of May 23, 2025 after thirteen years in business. Delivery Hero wants to shift resources to Asia-Pacific regions which generate stronger profits according to their new strategy. Although Delivery Hero will shutter its Thailand services it will keep its regional team active to offer support …

Filipino FIDE Master Christian Gian Karlo Arca who is 16 years old won a major victory by beating German Super Grandmaster Jan Gustafsson at the 22nd Bangkok Chess Club Open at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel in Thailand. Arca, from Panabo City, Davao del Norte was playing the white pieces and won after 39 moves in a Reti Opening. …

Thailand is set to host Group B of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers where India, Mongolia, Timor Leste and Iraq will compete for a coveted spot in the final tournament. Scheduled from June 23 to July 5, the matches will follow a centralized single round robin format ensuring a fair and competitive environment. The AFC Women’s Asian Cup, …

Thailand’s automobile sector remains heavily challenged as car output during February 2025 dropped 13.62% year on year to 115,487 units. It is the 19th successive month of weakening, following the 24.63% downturn in January. The decline is due to weak domestic sales and exports. Domestic sales fell by 26.2% to 572,675 units, 15-year low partly due to tightening of auto …

Dr.Pirongrong Ramasut, the NBTC (National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission) Commissioner for Television has been alleged for violating Section 157 of the Criminal Code and issuing a warning letter for advertisement which is inserted into a program broadcast via online platform “TrueID”. At 10 am, the reports stated that the Commissioner has been sentenced to 2 years prison without probation but …

Thailand cut off energy supply to several districts in neighbouring Myanmar on Wednesday. Which has a billion-dollar online scam industry including sites that are the heart of a worldwide cyber scams. Online scam factories many of which are managed by Chinese crime syndicates.  It developed in Myanmar and has been embroiled in a violent civil conflict since the military took …