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Thailand's Trusted Thailand initiative ensures traveler safety through certifications, apps, and partnerships, enhancing travel confidence and security.
The Police Commission has unanimously approved Pol Gen Samran Nuanma as Thailand’s 16th national police chief, succeeding Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet, who retires on September 30.
The bombing outside the old Tanyong Police Station brings the number of car bomb attacks linked to Thailand’s southern unrest to 68, as police trace two suspects seen escaping on a motorcycle.
PTT has been identified as Thailand’s most valuable brand, with a brand value of US$9.2 billion (approximately 326 billion baht), according to a global study published in June 2026 by OnDeck, a US-based online business lender. The study used valuations from two leading brand consultancies, Brand…
Thailand remains open to bilateral land and maritime boundary talks, while Sihasak says border demarcation needs trust and co-operation.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered officials concerned to revise the land bridge project of the government while speeding up other transport projects linking Thailand, China, Laos, Malaysia and Singapore, according to the government spokesman.
A Cambodian factory worker has accused two police officers in Samut Prakan of trying to extort 8,000 baht after he failed a breathalyser test on July 20, claiming they threatened to prosecute and deport him if he refused to pay. The worker, identified only as 44 year old Rat, is employed at a fac…
A New Zealand teenager has been reunited with his mother after spending six days in a Thai prison over an alleged theft at airport. The New Zealand mother, Natasha Rainger, recently told the Daily Mail she would do anything to secure the release of her 18 year old son, Loukas Rainger, who was arr…
Passengers travelling to and from Suvarnabhumi Airport should allow extra time or use other transport while Airport Rail Link services operate hourly.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered a review of the Land Bridge project while accelerating investment in Ranong port and missing transport links under the North-South Economic Corridor.
The Police Commission is set to pick Thailand’s 16th National Police Chief on July 22, with four senior officers in contention and Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stressing performance and public order as key criteria.
Despite no new office completions in the second quarter of 2026, Bangkok's office market remained highly competitive as landlords of new buildings increasingly offered barter deals and matched incentives provided by owners of older properties.
Thailand’s cannabis experiment is nearing a reckoning. Customs seized 1.6 tonnes bound for the Netherlands as worldwide interceptions of Thai cannabis surge, piling pressure on… Read More › The post Thai customs save government further blushes with 1.6 tonnes cannabis seizure destined for Holland…
Thailand's relationship with Cambodia remains a central geopolitical storyline, with Chinese President Xi Jinping repeatedly urging both nations to resolve their border dispute through dialogue rather than confrontation.
UNODC says Southeast Asia’s criminal networks have converged into a shared ecosystem, with Asia-Pacific scam losses reaching US$114.1 billion in 2025.
The Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha will operate under revised visiting arrangements from July 28 to 31 because of scheduled royal ceremonies.
Apple appears to be laying the groundwork for its payment services in Thailand, after quietly listing the country in its official guide for Tap to Pay on iPhone. The move has fuelled hope among iPhone users that Apple Pay is finally on the way, though the two services are not the same thing, and…
Thailand’s THAILAND² strategy aims to reskill workers, strengthen lifelong learning and increase R&D investment as ageing and AI threaten productivity.
Thailand’s Cabinet has retained August 12 as an annual public holiday marking the birth anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother and National Mother’s Day.
The Ministry of Justice has awarded 9.3 million baht in compensation to the families of 31 victims who died in the recent Bangkok nightclub fire under Thailand’s victim compensation law. Justice Minister Rutthapol Naowarat presided over the compensation ceremony yesterday, July 20, at the Ministr…
Eleven people found at a Bang Bua Thong house in June, where nearly all wore local government uniforms, are set to face police summonses over… Read More › The post Police are to summon, charge staff found at a private property in Nonthaburi working on exam papers appeared first on Thai Examiner .
Thailand joins Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines in the 2026 SEA V Cup, which opens in Hanoi before moving to Chiang Mai for the second leg.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) will introduce new rules allowing security officers to open checked baggage without passengers present if X-ray screening detects potentially dangerous items. The regulations take effect on October 16. The new rules apply to checked baggage and are…
Thailand pressed China to crack down on scam syndicates and illegal Chinese-linked businesses as both countries agreed a landmark “2+2” security dialogue with intelligence sharing,… Read More › The post Foreign Minister confirms new ‘2+2’ dialogue between Thailand and China saying it will counter…
Thailand and the FBI will expand intelligence-sharing and joint action to dismantle scam centres, trafficking rings and transnational crime networks
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover news stories from across Thailand. The stories include a foreign man is being sought in connection to an assault on Bangla road, then a bangkok gelato customer demands answers after biting into shards of glass, back in Phuket, cannabis inspections reveal…
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has revealed how a K9 unit intercepted a suitcase from Thailand carrying banned meat, produce and a live reptile after it arrived in Los Angeles. The CBP Office of Field Operations, headquartered in Washington, DC, posted on Facebook yesterday, July 20, deta…
BEIJING - China and Thailand have pledged more cooperation in technology and innovation, including aligning ‌policies in related sectors and expanding exchanges, according to a joint statement that emphasised a "prosperous shared future" between both nations.
Thailand and China have agreed to deepen cooperation against grey capital, online scams, money laundering and transnational crime, while promoting quality investment that respects Thai law.
Foreign tourist spending reached THB838.73 billion, while weekly arrivals rose 4.04% and short-haul markets continued to expand.
Businesses in the European Union are interested in investing in all sectors in Thailand, while urging the government to accelerate regulatory reforms to enhance the investment climate.
Ascend Bank, the virtual bank backed by Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, has delayed its commercial service launch due to complex regulatory mandates and technological integration issues.
New partnerships with seven large corporations in China are expected to help Thailand attract a new, younger customer segment and generate total revenue of nearly 300 billion baht, despite limited flight capacity, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
More Bangkok residents are searching for rental homes rather than properties for sale, with demand increasingly concentrated around employment hubs, while homebuyers continue shifting towards more affordable suburban locations.
The baht is expected to continue weakening against the US dollar this week after falling to a nearly 15-month low, driven by renewed tensions in the Middle East.
Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department will help implement a new water cooperation pact with China covering irrigation, hydropower and climate resilience.
The study proposes removing duplicate entry charges while using subsidies and EMV cards to connect every electric train line by 2027.
Thailand’s Joint Information Centre on the Thai-Cambodian situation has reaffirmed the armed forces’ readiness across all domains, while urging the public to rely on official information amid rising border tensions.
The Prime Minister of Thailand, Anutin Charnvirakul, shared that the country successfully secured planned investment worth more than 70 billion baht from four major Chinese technology companies, which are expected to create tens of thousands of jobs. Anutin and a delegation of senior government o…
Student activist Netiwit Chtiphatphaisal was on Monday sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for one year, for his refusal to take part in the military conscription process.
Suphachai Chearavanont says PM Anutin’s China roadshow could restore Thailand as ASEAN’s manufacturing powerhouse, with Chongqing, Sichuan and Huawei central to a drive for AI,… Read More › The post Top tycoon says Chinese state visit by PM Anutin could be a turning point for massive inward inves…
Thailand and China agreed to establish a foreign and defence ministers’ 2+2 dialogue and deepen joint action against online scam networks.
In Thailand video news, Alex covers news stories from across Thailand. The stories including a bus overturns in Surin injuring 57 passengers including students, then in Bangkok Police raid a secret club hidden behind a gaming shop front, in Hong Kong, two Thailand origin travelers were arrested w…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow says Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s official visit to China has strengthened Thailand-China ties across investment, AI, security and anti-scam cooperation.
Thailand's government has ordered nationwide inspections of electric vehicle dealers and showrooms, tightening scrutiny of a market that has grown faster than the regulatory and after-sales infrastructure built to support it.
Oil prices jumped on Monday, with Brent crude rising above US$90 a barrel, as renewed US-Iran attacks disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Thailand and France mark 170 years of diplomatic relations as Their Majesties visit Paris, with trade, Thai-EU FTA talks and a 2026-2028 partnership plan in focus.
By 2025, ASEAN’s combined GDP had surged to approximately $4.25 trillion, officially overtaking Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy. While the global economy groans under 3.2 percent growth, ASEAN is expanding at a blistering 4.3 percent
The draft would expand access for married LGBTQ+ couples and eligible foreign couples, while adding fees, enforcement powers and tougher penalties.
One of Thailand’s best known Muay Thai families has banned its own rising star from the ring, announcing that teenage fighter Zaidania Looksaikongdin is barred from competing in any event in Thailand or overseas until further notice. The Looksaikongdin Gym made the announcement on its official Fa…
Taiwan will remove Cambodia from two visa facilitation programmes starting August 1, after Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet reaffirmed Phnom Penh’s backing of China’s One China policy during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Cambodian passport holders will lose access to the Guanhong…
Thailand requires fingerprint-based criminal record checks for nine procedures, including permanent residence, stay extensions and nationality applications.
Corrupt government officials were viewed as the main factor allowing foreigners to illegally operate businesses in Thailand, a Nida poll showed on Sunday.
A NIDA survey finds 94% of respondents see foreign involvement in illegal businesses as very dangerous, while official corruption tops cited causes.
MIAMI: England held off a stunning France fightback to claim a 6-4 victory in a madcap Miami thriller on Saturday, securing third place for their best World Cup finish since their sole title triumph in 1966.
Beijing’s demand for Thailand to hand over journalist Bai Zhaodong has sparked an international outcry as PM Anutin visits China, with UN officials and over… Read More › The post Thailand urged not to cave to China’s extradition request for on the run journalist Bai Zhaodong appeared first on Tha…
Thailand's approach to tourism policy has shown notable flexibility in recent days. The government scrapped plans to end visa-free entry for Indian tourists, reversing an earlier proposal amid industry concerns about declining demand
Vietnam’s National Wage Council has approved a proposed 7.8% rise in regional minimum wages from January 1, 2027, with the highest monthly rate set at 5.7 million dong.
Anutin says Thailand will prioritise missing rail, road and port links while continuing to assess the cost and timing of the full Landbridge project
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has opened the BOI’s Chengdu office, aiming to strengthen investor confidence and position Thailand as a gateway linking China, Asean and future industries.