Yearly Archives: 2019
Thailand mum on Serbia making fugitive ex-PM a citizen
Bangkok (AP) — Thailand's foreign ministry had no immediate reaction Friday to reports that the country's former prime minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, has been granted...
Thai prime minister not quitting for botching oath
Bangkok (AP) — Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said Friday he is not quitting despite facing mounting criticism for failing to properly take his...
Palm oil price guaranteed at four baht per kilogram
Bangkok, 8th August 2019 - One of the government’s urgent policies is to help farmers by adopting a minimum income guarantee. The Commerce Minister,...
Cambodia and Thailand discus potential seaport cooperation
AKP Phnom Penh, August 08, 2019 - Cambodia and Thailand have discussed potentials and cooperation in investment and connection between Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS)...
Today in History – Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019
Today is Saturday, Aug. 10, the 222nd day of 2019. There are 143 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On August 10, 1993,...
Fugitive ex-premier Yingluck Shinawatra gets Serbian citizenship
Belgrade, Serbia (AP) — Fugitive former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, who was sentenced in Thailand to five years in prison on graft-related charges,...
52 barges and vessels join Royal Barge Procession rehearsal
Bangkok, 8th August 2019 - The Royal Thai Navy has performed a rehearsal of the Royal Barge Procession, as part of nationwide celebrations of...
Bank of Thailand slashes interest rate to 1.5%
Bangkok, 8th August 2019 - The Bank of Thailand has made a surprise announcement of an interest rate decrease to 1.5%, the first in...
Prodigious feats
Browsing through some music videos a couple of days ago, I came across a performance by a violinist of about six years old who...
Latest Stories
TAT teams up with Tencent and WeTV to woo China’s Gen Y–Z tourists through...
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is starting the new year by collaborating with Tencent and WeTV to create entertainment that...
THEOS-2A satellite launch fails after rocket malfunction, GISTDA confirms
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) has reported that the launch of the THEOS-2A Earth observation satellite on Monday...
Khao Yai Food & Wine Festival 2026 to showcase Korat GI products and winter...
BANGKOK, Thailand – Nakhon Ratchasima province is preparing to host the Khao Yai Food & Wine Festival Celebrating Korat GI 2026, inviting visitors to...
Thailand unveils mascots and medals for 13th ASEAN Para Games in Nakhon Ratchasima
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand has unveiled the mascots and medals for the 13th ASEAN Para Games, which will be held in Nakhon Ratchasima province...
Pattaya completes Soi Siam Country Club road upgrade, residents praise quality but call for...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has announced the completion of road improvement works along Soi Phornpraphanimit (Soi Siam Country Club), marking another milestone in...