Thailand Bangkok Top Stories

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 15:30:00 +0700
‘Home for Thais’ website crashes as 12 million register
More than 12 million people reportedly registered for the government’s new “Home for Thais” housing programme on Friday, causing the official website to crash.

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 15:05:00 +0700
Monk accused of raping retreat participant
Rape charges were filed on Saturday against a Buddhist monk who allegedly took advantage of a woman who was participating in a meditation retreat at his monastery in Buri Ram.

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:15:00 +0700
Competition is hotting up
The main opposition People's Party (PP) must realise by now its cherished alliance with the ruling Pheu Thai Party has faltered and is moving ever closer to breaking, according to observers.

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:06:00 +0700
Young Thai swimming prodigy making waves globally
Five-year-old Thai sensation Vanya Maisuenpon is making waves in the swimming world with her incredible talent, impressing audiences in international competitions.

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 09:50:00 +0700
Income taxes may dip on trend, as VAT hikes
Global trends are shifting towards reducing income taxes and increasing consumption and wealth taxes, according to finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 08:53:00 +0700
SET still struggling to find momentum
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) failed to rally this past week despite some positive sentiment arising from a speech by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra about ways to revive the Thai capital markets.

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 07:46:00 +0700
Third time lucky for nuclear power?
Thailand is embarking on a fresh effort to develop nuclear power generation facilities as part of its plan to increase the nation's supply of clean electricity.

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 06:02:00 +0700
Group gathers to foil call centre scams
State agencies held discussions on Friday to propose urgent measures to tackle rampant online fraud and call centre gangs.

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:26:00 +0700
Opposition seeks action on golf club land
The opposition People's Party (PP) demanded the Interior Ministry nullify the Alpine Golf Club land deeds in Pathum Thani as soon as possible.

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:19:00 +0700
People's Party says guardrails needed for casino bill
The People's Party (PP) is not against the government's plan to legalise casinos by integrating them with proposed entertainment complexes in a new bill but wants strict regulations to prevent money laundering and mitigate any negative side-effects o...

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