Tragedy in Thailand as 4 die when huge crane collapses on motorway

A least four workers have been killed after a crane collapsed at a notorious road that is construction in Thailand. The crane had been installing precast concrete segments on an elevated motorway when it buckled along the Rama II Road in Samut Sakhon …

PM Wong makes introductory visit to Thailand, meets Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra

News PM Wong is also the first official foreign visitor to Thailand since Paetongtarn's appointment.  Prime Minister Lawrence Wong made an introductory visit to Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday (Nov. 28), at the invitation of Thailand Prime Minister …

36 restaurants on the new Michelin guide to Thailand: full list

The 2025 list of Michelin-star restaurants in Thailand features a first-ever three-star rating, which is considered the ultimate accolade as far as restaurant recognition goes. The list also includes seven new two-star ratings, and 28 one-star ratings, …

Thailand crane disaster kills four as structure collapses on motorway

A gantry crane has collapsed in Thailand ( Image: ViralPress) A gantry crane collapsed and killed at least four workers at a notorious road that is construction in Thailand. The crane had been installing precast concrete segments on an elevated motorway …

A better property deal for foreigners could mean saving or selling Thailand

Pressures are growing to update Thailand’s restrictive property laws for foreigners. Unofficial government adviser Thaksin Shinawatra this week reaffirmed his desire to see a new comfort zone for foreign property buyers and long lease holders. He thus …

A fisherman at his village on Thailand's southern island of Koh Chang carries bags of plastic waste to sell

Thailand's economy improved in October on recovering tourism, consumption

BANGKOK, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's economy improved in October compared to the previous month, thanks to a steady rise in tourism revenue and improvements in private consumption, manufacturing production and government spending, the central bank …

Thailand ‘forcibly’ deports six Cambodian activists

Five of those arrested in Pathum Thani had UN refugee status, says rights group PUBLISHED : 29 Nov 2024 at 17:48 Thai authorities have “forcibly” returned six Cambodian political opposition activists and a young child, putting them at risk of unfair trials …

Scammer in Thailand caught calling dead woman’s phone

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod A scammer impersonating a bank official made a call to a dead woman’s phone, only to be confronted by her son. The incident highlights the persistent issue of telephone fraud, where scammers impersonate government or bank …

Thailand: Immediately Repeal the Draft Act on Associations and Foundation 2024

The undersigned organisations express concern over the Thai Government’s recent attempt  to pass the Draft Act on Associations and Foundations 2024, which, if adopted, would lead to violations of  the right to freedom of association and further undermine …