As expected, the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) voted unanimously to leave its benchmark policy interest rate unchanged at 2.50% on Nov 29. Financial conditions are already at …
Bus crashes in western Thailand, killing 14 people and injuring more than 30 others
BANGKOK — A bus crashed in western Thailand early Tuesday, killing 14 people and injuring more than 30 others, officials said.
Thailand: Bus crash kills 14 and splits vehicle in half
Fourteen people have died in Thailand after a double-decker bus veered off the road and smashed into a tree. Photos online show the bus leaning on its side and its front split in half, with parts of …
Why are fewer Chinese tourists visiting Thailand?
Thailand’s tourism bureau estimates nearly 1.5 million fewer visitors from China in 2023 than had originally been expected at the beginning of the year. Changing travel trends and economic problems in …
Is Malaysia’s visa-free entry enough to entice ‘picky’ Chinese tourists as TikTok changes travel habits?
Tour operators are sceptical the 30-day visa-free access will give Malaysia an edge over Thailand and Indonesia without a boost to promote distinct experiences Social media is increasingly shaping how …
Thailand approves $226 mln budget for sugarcane farmers
BANGKOK, Dec 4 (Reuters) – Thailand’s cabinet has approved a budget of 7.9 billion baht ($226.36 million) in incentives for sugarcane farmers not to burn their crops, and reduce pollution, a …
Dusit Hotels and Resorts signs to manage its first hotel in Malaysia
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a Hotel Management Agreement with Gamuda Land, Malaysia’s …
A21 Expands Anti-Trafficking Initiatives in Southeast Asia with Key Events in Thailand and Cambodia
PATTAYA, Thailand, Dec. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A21, a global nonprofit organization committed to eradicating human trafficking through awareness, intervention, and aftercare, is proud to …
Eldrew Yulo dominates in Thailand tiff, bags 6 medals
Eldrew Yulo tops four events in the JRC Stars Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Thailand and returns home with six medals MANILA, Philippines – Eldrew Yulo stamped his class in the JRC Stars …
A Traveler Should Never Do These Things In Thailand
Every country has a set of unspoken rules, otherwise known as etiquette, which applies to everyone — tourists and locals alike. Being from another country might …