Siriraj Plans Global Medical Hub in Bangkok by 2031
Siriraj Hospital is advancing plans to establish a 17-billion-baht ($520 million) international medical hub in Bangkok, aiming to position Thailand as a regional center for global healthcare. Construction of...
Over Half of Thais Risk Debt from Overspending
A recent warning from Thailand’s National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) highlights growing financial vulnerability among Thai workers. Citing research conducted last year by Mahidol University, NESDC Secretary-General...
Ezy Airlines Prepares to Launch Betong-Hat Yai Route
Ezy Airlines is set to begin commercial flights on the Betong–Hat Yai route by the end of June 2025, following preparations by the airline and ongoing regulatory approval from...
Thailand Halts Cross-Border Bus Routes to Cambodia
Thailand’s state-owned Transport Co. Ltd. has suspended its international bus services connecting Bangkok to Cambodia’s Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, effective June 9, 2025, citing cross-border travel restrictions driven...
Thailand plans B56bn transport upgrade to spur economy
Thailand’s Ministry of Transport is seeking cabinet approval to launch over 8,500 infrastructure projects worth 56.7 billion baht, aiming to enhance road safety, expand regional connectivity, and accelerate economic...
Russian tourist assaulted in Pattaya suspect claims provocation
On the night of June 9, 2025, a 54-year-old Russian national, Mr. Viacheslav Gurov, filed a complaint at the Pattaya City Police Station, alleging that he had been assaulted...
