The Latest Breaking News from Thailand

Moo Deng gets her Hollywood-inspired memes; pygmy hippo features in blockbusters like Jurassic World, Godzilla, and Spider-Man

Thailand’s adorable baby pygmy hippo, Moo Deng, has become an internet sensation and going by these viral tweets, she has become a Hollywood movie star!

The Times of India · Sep 20, 2024

New bill plans to keep cannabis legal

Thailand has proposed a new bill to regulate its cannabis industry and restrict marijuana uses to health and medical purposes, the latest effort to control recreational smoking after several policy u-turns. 

Bangkok Post · Sep 20, 2024

Storm Soulik to bring heavy rain until Monday

A depression near the upper Vietnamese coast has developed into Tropical Storm Soulik and is expected to cause heavy downpours across Thailand until Monday, according to the Meteorological Department.

Bangkok Post · Sep 20, 2024

Sugar Prices Finish Sharply Higher on Concern Over Brazil Sugar Production

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) Wednesday closed up +1.18 (+5.91%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) closed up +19.80 (+3.70%). Sugar prices Wednesday rallied sharply for a second day, with NY sugar posting a 5-1/4 month high and London sugar posting a 2-week high. Sugar...

Barchart · Sep 18, 2024

The world’s best hotels for 2024 revealed

Hotels in Asia dominate the 2024 list of the World’s 50 Best Hotels

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024

The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024: London named one of the best places to stay on the planet

A combination of new openings and esteemed grande dames help the capital to retain its status as a luxury hotel leader

Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2024

Sugar Prices Soar as Drought Threatens the Brazil Sugarcane Crop

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) today is up +1.07 (+5.36%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) is up +20.50 (+3.83%). Sugar prices today rallied sharply for a second day, with NY sugar posting a 5-1/4 month high and London sugar posting a 2-week high. Sugar...

Barchart · Sep 18, 2024

Thailand will indict ex-security personnel over the deaths of 78 Muslim protesters in 2004

Prosecutors in Thailand say eight former security personnel accused of responsibility for the deaths of 78 Muslim men arrested 20 years ago will be indicted on murder charges

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024

Koh Samui or Hua Hin? How to choose between two of Thailand’s top beach destinations

Crystal-clear waters, white sand and unspoilt coves – Thailand’s beaches exceed expectations in every way. Here’s what to expect from two of the country’s most sought after coastal resorts

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2024

How Single-use Plastic Still Rules The World

Each year the world produces around 400 million tonnes of plastic waste, much of it discarded after just a few minutes of use.

International Business Times · Sep 18, 2024