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...
Regional Rail Projects See Delays Despite Years of Planning
Eight years after the initial proposals, Thailand’s regional mass transit plans in four major provinces remain stalled, with none of the lines breaking ground. Despite completed feasibility studies and...
Thai-Cambodian Dress Dispute Fuels UNESCO Heritage Debate
A diplomatic and cultural dispute has emerged between Thailand and Cambodia following Cambodia’s recent application to UNESCO for recognition of Khmer wedding traditions as Intangible Cultural Heritage. The submission,...
Bangkok Electric Train Fares Capped at Bt20 from October
The Thai Cabinet has approved a nationwide cap on fares for electric trains operating in Bangkok and neighboring provinces, setting the maximum price at 20 baht for a full...
Rare Asiatic Golden Cat Filmed in Thai National Park
A rare sighting of the endangered Asiatic golden cat was captured by a camera trap in Khao Luang National Park in southern Thailand, highlighting the park’s continuing role as...
Thailand optimistic on US tariff deal before August deadline
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister expressed confidence on Tuesday that the country can secure an agreement with the United States to reduce a proposed 36 percent tariff...
