Nearly 100 Questioned in SAO Building Collapse Probe
Police have questioned 98 individuals as part of an ongoing criminal investigation into the recent collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building, authorities said this week. The probe,...
PM defends entertainment complex amid casino criticism
BANGKOK, April 9, 2025 — Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has defended her government’s proposed entertainment complex project, saying political elements are misrepresenting its objectives. Speaking ahead of the eight-week...
Bangkok launches 20-baht fare cap on all metro lines
Beginning 30 September 2025, Bangkok will implement a maximum fare of 20 baht across all electric train lines in the capital. The initiative aims to alleviate transportation costs for...
55 Bangkok buildings closed due to earthquake damage, inspections ongoing
A recent earthquake in Bangkok has left 55 buildings deemed unsafe for use, with ongoing inspections assessing the full extent of the damage. The Department of Public Works and...
American Scholar Jailed in Thailand Over Royal Insult Allegation
On April 8, a Thai court denied bail to U.S. academic Paul Chambers, who now remains in pretrial detention following charges of royal defamation and online offenses. The case,...
Thailand Readies Airports for Songkran Travel Surge
As Thailand prepares for its annual Songkran holiday, the country’s airport operator is scaling up efforts to handle a significant increase in travel. Airports of Thailand (AOT) announced plans...
