Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc will start lending to Grab users and drivers in Thailand to monetise its $706 million investment in the ride-hailing firm as growth in its home …
Myanmar man, cow killed as train smashes into their pickup in Thailand
A Myanmar national died as his pickup truck loaded with a cow was hit by a train in Ratchaburi’s Ban Pong district. The poor animal was also killed but another passenger had a narrow …
Coronavirus in 2 foreign arrivals raises alarm in Thailand
BANGKOK — Health authorities in Thailand are seeking to trace the contacts of two recent foreign arrivals in the country who were infected with the coronavirus and may have violated quarantine rules.
Monkey Business: How COVID-19 impacted local species in Thailand
Monkeys are one of Thailand’s biggest tourist attractions but with the pandemic and social distancing rules, things have changed. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer reports on how the coronavirus has …
Thailand tightens borders over fears of second wave of coronavirus
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand ordered security stepped up at its land borders on Monday after concerns surged over a possible second wave of coronavirus infections, following the arrests of thousands …
Durian-Obsessed Elephant Storms Into Shop In Thailand To Satisfy Craving
It looks like a wild elephants in Thailand also had major durian cravings recently. The huge animal stormed into a fruit store in Thailand – not once but twice – to eat durians! Replay Video SETTINGS …
U.S. Army Chief Welcomed to Thailand – With a Coronavirus Test
A U.S. Army delegation led by chief of staff Gen. James McConville on Thursday became the first official visitors to Thailand since entry rules were eased …
U.S. Army Chief of Staff Signs ‘Strategic Vision’ Pact With Thailand
U.S. Army Chief of Staff General James McConville met with Thailand’s prime minister and its army chief on Friday, in the first high-level visit by a foreign delegation to Thailand since the COVID-19 …
Thailand’s finance chief leads exit of reformers from ruling party
BANGKOK — Thailand’s finance minister resigned Thursday from the ruling party he once headed, forming an exodus with three other technocratic officials sidelined by the party that is increasingly …
Laos records 43 more cases of dengue fever
According to the World Health Organization, dengue fever is one of the fastest emerging mosquito-borne diseases with Thailand, Laos, The Philippines and Singapore also seeing high incidences. The …