Thailand sends military, inmates to aid fruit harvest
As Thailand faces a critical labor shortage during the peak fruit harvest season, the government is stepping up support for farmers, particularly in the northern provinces. On July 9,...
Bangkok unveils 47km canal walkway for safer commuting
On July 7, 2025, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) introduced a newly extended 47.5-kilometre pedestrian and cycling path along the Saen Saeb Canal, aiming to improve daily commuting through...
Xi urged Thailand to scrap casino bill warns ex-minister
On July 9, 2025, former Thai interior minister Anutin Charnvirakul revealed that Chinese President Xi Jinping personally urged Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to withdraw a proposed bill that...
US Tariff Threatens Thai Manufacturing Sector
Thailand’s manufacturing sector is bracing for a significant downturn following the United States’ proposal to impose a 36% import tariff on Thai products, set to take effect on August...
Bangkok Launches Sukhumvit Patrols to Boost Tourist Safety
Deputy Interior Minister Thirat Samrejvanich officiated a ceremony on July 7, 2025, to inaugurate expanded security patrols in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit district, a well-known hotspot for international tourists. The launch...
Restaurateurs Call for Return of Co-Payment Subsidy
Thai restaurant operators are urging the government to revive the “Khon La Khrueng” co-payment subsidy scheme, saying current domestic tourism incentives such as “Tiew Thai Khon La Khrueng” are...
