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Pol Gen Samran Nualma has been selected unanimously as Thailand’s next national police chief, succeeding Pol Gen Kittharath Punpetch when he retires on Sept 30.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
Foreign tourist spending reached THB838.73 billion, while weekly arrivals rose 4.04% and short-haul markets continued to expand.
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).
Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department will help implement a new water cooperation pact with China covering irrigation, hydropower and climate resilience.
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.
Thailand and China agreed to establish a foreign and defence ministers’ 2+2 dialogue and deepen joint action against online scam networks.
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.
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…
Thailand requires fingerprint-based criminal record checks for nine procedures, including permanent residence, stay extensions and nationality applications.
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…