Despite a weeks-long multinational crackdown, scam centres along the Thai-Myanmar border are still operating with up to 100,000 people working there, the top police general leading Thailand’s …
Thailand May Yet Embark on Region’s Most Aggressive Rate Cuts
The Bank of Thailand, which has long resisted interest-rate cuts despite immense political pressure, may end up having to embark on the region’s most aggressive easing cycle as a sluggish economy …
Thailand plans to cut visa-free stay to 30 days amid sluggish economy and rise of illegal businesses
The Straits Times of Singapore reported that Thailand is planning to reduce the visa-free stay for foreign tourists from 60 days back to 30 days, on March 18. The report cited Sorawong Thienthong, …
How Thailand became a world leader in edible insects
Thai edible insect business is booming. Can it inspire the world? Growing up in Thailand’s northeastern Isan region, Suwimon Chantajohn learned from her grandfather which insects were best to eat.
The Truth Behind Thailand’s Full Moon Party in The White Lotus
The party that provides the backdrop for Season 3 Episode 5 has evolved significantly over decades, and its future is uncertain.
Salem Hospital nurse suffers serious facial injuries, brain bleed in Thailand moped crash
A GoFundMe aims to raise funds for Sierra Fairhurst, 23, who has a long recovery ahead before she can even be returned to Boston.
Michelle Monaghan on ‘The White Lotus’ Cliffhangers and Her Thailand Beauty Routine
It’s a good week to be Michelle Monaghan. Episode five of “The White Lotus” has had everyone abuzz since airing Sunday night, with Monaghan’s character Jaclyn caught in one of the episode’s major …
British tourist missing after Thailand boat fire
A British tourist is missing in Thailand after a boat caught fire and sank off the coast of the island of Koh Tao. The Surat Thani Provincial Public Relations Office said 26-year-old Alexandra Clarke …
Asian Engineering Firms are Hot Property Amid Data Center Building Boom
To meet the rising demand for cloud services in the region, countries including Malaysia and Thailand are accelerating data center development. The region’s data center …
Thai economy to grow slightly above 2.5%, central bank minutes show
Thailand’s economy is seen growing slightly more than 2.5% this year, minutes of the Bank of Thailand’s February 26 monetary policy meeting showed on Wednesday.