Thailand morning news for January 17
World Bank trims Thailand 2019 GDP growth to 3.8% The World Bank has trimmed its projection for Thailand’s economic growth this year to 3.8% from 3.9% estimated earlier, due to a global slowdown and elevated […]
Thailand morning news for January 16
PM searching for haze solution The use of more environmentally friendly B20 biodiesel and temporary school closures in critically haze-affected areas are among various proposals pitched by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as the government ramps […]
Thailand morning news for January 15
Thai military junta to cancel general elections; 5th delay since 2014 coup The Thai military junta on Monday signalled that the long-postponed general elections will be delayed yet again, the fifth delay in less than […]
Thailand morning news for January 14
Pro-Election Rallies Causing ‘Chaos,’ Army Chief Says The nation’s army chief said protesters insisting that elections go ahead as planned next month are inciting “chaos.” — Khaosod English Smog serious threat to public health: experts […]
Thailand morning news for January 11
Security detail slain inside Pattani school during classes Four defence volunteers were shot dead inside a school in Yarang district shortly before noon on Thursday, as the violence shows no sign of easing in the […]
Thailand morning news for January 10
Thai investment applications top $28bn in 2018, exceed target Investment applications in Thailand reached a total of 902 billion baht ($28.2 billion) worth of projects in 2018, 43 percent higher than requests the previous year […]
Thailand morning news for January 9
Commission lifts “yellow card” from Thailand for its actions against illegal fishing The European Commission delists Thailand from the group of “warned countries” as recognition of its progress in tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. […]
Thailand morning news for January 8
Saudi asylum-seeker challenges Thailand human rights record as Asean chair year begins (video) *update #6 Just seven days in to its year as Asean chair and Thailand is embroiled in a human rights controversy that […]
Thailand morning news for January 7
Claims of Saudi abduction at Suvarnabhumi *Update #3 An 18-year-old woman claims that she is currently being held against her will in a Bangkok hotel room after being ‘abducted’ from the arrival gate by Saudi […]
Thailand morning news for January 4
New Year road deaths up by 9.5% The road death toll during the New Year holidays rose by 9.5% from last year to 463, even as the numbers of accidents and injuries fell. — Bangkok […]
Thailand morning news for January 3
Road toll continues to rise as revellers return to work The annual New Year holiday is seeing another rise in the number of deaths on the roads, although the number of accidents and injuries is […]
Thailand morning news for January 2
Experts pick post-poll strife will erupt More signs of political unrest have emerged in the run-up to the Feb 24 general election, with pundits now anticipating further political disruptions after the poll. — Bangkok Post […]