The Latest Breaking News from Thailand

Fakhar Zaman, Naruemol Chaiwai crowned ICC players for the month of April

DUBAI: Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman was named the ICC Men's Player for the month of April while Thailand skipper Naruemol Chaiwai was adjudged best in the women's section after both produced match-winning performances for their countries in the ODIs.

The Times of India · May 9, 2023

Mystery over murder of British teen who vanished on a motorbike ride in Thailand

Police are looking for a girl who was romantically linked with British-Thai teen, Woramet Ben Taota

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Divisive Thai ex-PM vows to return from exile after polls

Thailand’s self-exiled former prime minister says he wants to return home by July, declaring his desire less than a week before the country heads to polls in which his daughter is a frontrunner

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Analysis-Thai household debt in election focus as millions in 'endless struggle'

Kavita Wongyakasem runs a small business in Bangkok, owns a two-storey house on the outskirts of the Thai capital, drives a pick-up truck, and sends her two daughters to good schools.

Reuters · May 9, 2023

Bhumjaithai rejects high spender label

The Bhumjaithai Party is asking the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) to clarify an article it released recently, which said the party's campaign promises would place the most burden on the state's coffers compared to other parties' pledges.

Bangkok Post · May 8, 2023

Power use surges to record high

The boiling hot weather in Thailand is causing an upsurge in electricity consumption, leading to a record high of 34,826.5 megawatts on May 6, says the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).

Bangkok Post · May 8, 2023

UTN, MFP remain poles apart

As the United Thai Nation Party on Monday stressed the importance of protecting the monarchy while on the campaign trail, the Move Forward Party continued to push for radical change in Thailand's politics.

Bangkok Post · May 8, 2023

Smartphone sales down 20% in first quarter

Thailand's smartphone sales declined by 20% year-on-year in the first quarter, compared to a global fall of 14.6% in the same period, mainly due to a sharp drop in the low-end smartphone segment, according to analysis from market research firm IDC Thailand.

Bangkok Post · May 8, 2023

Recovery unabated amid uncertainty

Asia and the Pacific remains a dynamic region despite the challenging year for the world economy.

Bangkok Post · May 8, 2023

Eyewear sales set to rise by 5% this year

Thailand's eyewear industry is expected to grow by 5% to 7.35 billion baht this year, after seeing a huge drop during 2020 and 2021.

Bangkok Post · May 8, 2023