The Latest Breaking News from Thailand

'Alien' with sharp teeth washes up on beach 'like something from horror film'

Anat Primo, who usually lives in Chiang Mai, Thailand, was wandering along a beach on the paradise island of Ko Lanta when she spotted the grisly remains of a sea creature that resembled "something out of a horror movie"

Daily Mirror · May 24, 2023

Bank of Thailand likely to raise policy rate next week

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) may raise the policy rate one last time at the end of the month after a steady pace of tightening since August helped bring inflation back to target in less than a year, according to analysts.

Bangkok Post · May 24, 2023

Car production dips y/y, but exports surge

Car production in Thailand dropped 0.13% in April from a year earlier to 117,636 units as truck production fell, as auto exports soared that month from a low base, the Federation of Thai Industries said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · May 24, 2023

More Thais open to buying battery-powered vehicles

Some 31% of Thais are projected to choose a battery electric vehicle (BEV) as their next vehicle, the highest proportion within Southeast Asia, although internal combustion engine-powered cars remain the leading vehicle of choice among consumers in the region, according to a survey by business advisory Deloitte Thailand.

Bangkok Post · May 23, 2023

Central Pattana unveils Pride festival activities at Thai malls

Central Pattana, the real estate developer and operator of Central malls, is joining hands with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Thailand, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), Galderma Thailand, Muse by Metinee, Bangkok Pride and Tiffany's Show Pattaya Co to promote the Thailand Pride Celebration 2023.

Bangkok Post · May 23, 2023

Get tough on plastics

As the nation marked World Turtle Day on Tuesday, the caretaker administration made the decision to send Thai delegates to take part in the drafting of an international treaty to regulate the plastic industry, which will take place in Paris later this month.

Bangkok Post · May 23, 2023

Paint the town rainbow for Pride Month at Central

Central Pattana is gearing up to paint the town rainbow for Pride Month with the "Thailand's Pride Month Celebration 2023" campaign throughout June.

Bangkok Post · May 23, 2023

Minor Hotels scoops up 24 accolades at LIV Hospitality Design Awards

Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor from Thailand, recently won an unprecedented number of accolades in recognition of exceptional architecture, design and guest experiences from the jury of the third LIV Hospitality Design Awards. The jury of 41 comprises architects, designers, hoteliers, developers and leaders in the…

Bangkok Post · May 23, 2023

Beer-loving Thai lawmaker takes aim at $14 billion booze industry duopoly

A beer-loving lawmaker in Thailand once arrested for illegal brewing is hoping his party's election win can give him a long-awaited shot at breaking up a $14 billion alcohol duopoly of two of the country's wealthiest families.

Reuters · May 23, 2023

Thailand Opposition Signs Coalition Agreement, Pledges To Restore Democracy

In a joint MOU, coalition leaders vow to draft a new constitution, pass a marriage equality act, and reform the police, military, and the justice process.

The News Lens · May 23, 2023