Thailand Responds to Cambodia Tensions with Apology and Action
On 19 June 2025, the Thai government released an official statement addressing rising diplomatic tensions with Cambodia, apologizing to the Thai public while maintaining that all recent actions were...
Finance Ministry Approves Three Virtual Bank Licenses
Thailand’s Ministry of Finance has approved three business consortia to establish the country’s first virtual banks, aiming to boost financial inclusion and promote greater competition in the banking sector,...
Salvage of Sunken Freighter in Mu Ko Surin Progresses
Salvage efforts are underway to recover a Myanmar-flagged freighter that ran aground on a coral reef in Mu Ko Surin National Park, located in the Andaman Sea. The MV...
Bangkok Train Line Buyback Expected by 2026
The Thai government expects to finalize the buyback of concessions for all electric train lines in Bangkok by 2026, as part of an initiative to make public transportation more...
Bhumjaithai exits Thai coalition amid leaked call fallout
Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party announced its departure from the governing coalition on June 18, citing concerns over Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s leadership following a leaked audio recording.
The clip, featuring a...
Casino Giants Target Bangkok for Major Resort Projects
Bangkok may soon emerge as a key destination for international casino investors, as Thailand prepares to introduce legislation supporting integrated entertainment complexes by mid-2025.
The proposed development is expected to...
