| Renowned fortune-teller predicts potential misfortunes before new year 2024 |
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A recent prediction by the renowned fortune-teller Mor Plai Prai Krasib hints at potential misfortunes in the three days before the new year of 2024. The seer further points to significant changes post-January, with a focus on health issues linked to flying creatures. In an interview published by the Facebook page At Ten Day, Mor … The story Renowned fortune-teller predicts potential misfortunes before new year 2024 as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Thailand’s transport ministry commits to 100% public electric vehicles |
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A bold step towards a greener future was taken by Thailand’s Transport Ministry as it committed to transforming its entire fleet of public transport vehicles into a 100% electric. The initiative, as announced by the Transport Minister, Suriya Jungrungreangkit, begins with the electric conversion of the limousine service of the Airports of Thailand (AoT). This … The story Thailand’s transport ministry commits to 100% public electric vehicles as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Thai lecturer’s 10 million baht lawsuit after mental health dismissal |
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Sombat Boongamanong, also known as Polka Dot, has shed light on the life journey of Dr Keng, a scholarship student who, after completing her PhD in England, returned to work as a Thai university lecturer. However, she fell ill and was asked to resign by the university management, leading to a lawsuit seeking over 10 … The story Thai lecturer’s 10 million baht lawsuit after mental health dismissal as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Thailand intensifies efforts to free remaining Thai hostages in Gaza |
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is pushing forward with efforts to secure the release of the remaining nine Thai hostages held captive by Hamas. This comes as six additional Thai workers, recently liberated from their captors, are on the brink of returning to Thailand, scheduled to arrive on Monday. Expressing concern over the termination … The story Thailand intensifies efforts to free remaining Thai hostages in Gaza as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Tax deductions and returns: key investment options in Thailand |
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Shrewd investors actively seek opportunities that provide tax deductions while ensuring respectable returns. Within this context, three primary investment options demand consideration. These options comprise insurance, long-term funding, and savings through provident and social security fund contributions. Investment choices are manifold. Social Security Fund, for instance, offers a tax deduction equivalent to the amount paid, … The story Tax deductions and returns: key investment options in Thailand as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Concerns over rising HIV infections among teenagers in Thailand |
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The Aids Health Care Foundation (AHF) Thailand raised concerns over the rising prevalence of HIV infection among teenagers due to unprotected sex. The foundation’s Thailand Country Programme Director, Kritsiam Arayawongchai, disclosed this during a recent forum aimed at encouraging safe sex practices among high school students. In a broad-scale study conducted by AHF Thailand in … The story Concerns over rising HIV infections among teenagers in Thailand as seen on Thaiger News. |
| A guide to the Full Moon Party |
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As thrilling and intense as it sounds, Koh Pha Nga hosts the world-famous Full Moon Party. It’s a location on many travellers’ bucket lists, drawing thousands of partygoers from all around the world to this renowned beach party. This guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions on everything you need to know about the Full … The story A guide to the Full Moon Party as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Golden delight: GTA unveils gold rush with prices soaring to new heights |
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The Gold Traders Association (GTA) today announced a strong surge in today’s gold prices. Compared to yesterday’s closing price, gold ornaments are selling at 34,800 baht per baht, up by 200 baht. This information was released on their website at 9.08am. Gold bars of 96.5% purity are currently being bought at 34,200 baht per baht … The story Golden delight: GTA unveils gold rush with prices soaring to new heights as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Baconomics at play: Pork prices sizzle down, fuelling October’s inflation cool-off |
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A decline in pork prices significantly contributed to a reduction in the inflation rate in October, an anonymous figure within the Finance Ministry has revealed. The inflation experienced a year-on-year decrease of 0.31% in October, largely due to a 0.2% drop in energy prices, attributed to lower oil costs and employed subsidies to keep energy … The story Baconomics at play: Pork prices sizzle down, fuelling October’s inflation cool-off as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Violent brawl erupts at Thai nightclub, nine injured |
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A violent altercation erupted among more than ten Thai youths at an entertainment venue in the Paknam sub-district, Samut Prakan province, on December 2. The incident, which took place near “The Moon” nightclub on Phraeksa Road in the Mueang district, resulted in nine individuals sustaining injuries. The confrontation started around half-past midnight when two groups … The story Violent brawl erupts at Thai nightclub, nine injured as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Govt pledges 100% electric public transport by end of decade |
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The Transport Ministry will make its entire fleet of public transport vehicles 100% electric, starting with the limousine service of the Airports of Thailand (AoT), said Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit on Sunday.
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| Six more Thai workers set to return as nine still held as hostages |
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is pressing ahead with negotiations to help the remaining nine Thai hostages captured by Hamas as six more Thai workers recently released from captivity are due to arrive back in Thailand on Monday.
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| Govt rejigs plans for Songkran |
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The National Soft Power Development Committee has clarified its idea of staging the Songkran festival for the whole month of April, saying the water-splashing festivities will still be held on April 13-15 as per tradition, while other cultural events will be organised nationwide during the entire month.
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| Is the leader’s job getting harder? |
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To answer the question posed in today’s headline: Without a doubt. Leading has never been easy, and the future is undeniably challenging.
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| Ban wildlife trade to prevent next pandemic: campaigner |
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The illegal commercial wildlife trade must be eradicated to prevent the next pandemic, says an anti-trafficking campaigner, and even the legal trade should be banned.
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| Court ruling on Yingluck malfeasance case reset for Dec 26 |
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The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions has rescheduled Dec 26 for the reading of its ruling on an abuse of power case against fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra after two postponements.
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| Thailand ready to receive Myanmar war refugees |
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The government is ready to build shelters along the border to receive refugees in the event that fighting in Myanmar escalates further, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara.
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| Govt visa-free policy for Chinese 'will pay off' |
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The Thai envoy in Beijing is keen on restoring Thailand's good image among Chinese people while reiterating the Thai government must improve the quality of Thai products as another way to boost Thailand's reputation in China.
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| Call centre gangs exploit vulnerable victims |
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A 68-year-old housewife lost 1.5 million baht in savings within 30 minutes after she answered a phone call from a gang of scammers. A member tricked her by posing as a bank agent and telling her she was eligible to receive 5,000 baht from a new government financial aid scheme.
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| FTA talks with EU to get reboot |
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Thailand is gearing up for the resumption of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Union (EU) after the talks were suspended in 2014 due to the coup. The talks should be completed in 2025, said Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
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| Israel expands offensive in Gaza |
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GAZA STRIP (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Israel expanded its offensive against Hamas militants in besieged Gaza on Monday, as international concern deepened over the mounting civilian death toll in a war sparked by the October 7 attacks.
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| Another big quake rattles southern Philippines |
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MANILA - A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of the southern Philippines early Monday, the United States Geological Survey said, the latest in a slew of strong quakes all concentrated in the same area.
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| Eleven hikers killed by erupting volcano in Indonesia |
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JAKARTA - Eleven climbers were found dead on Monday following the eruption of the Marapi volcano in West Sumatra, a rescue official said, as a search to find 12 more missing was temporarily halted over safety concerns.
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| EVme Plus, partner to push switch to EV taxis |
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EVme Plus Co, an electric vehicle (EV) solutions provider under oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc, plans to benefit from the increasing popularity of EVs in Thailand by working with a Chinese EV manufacturer to encourage taxi drivers to use battery-powered vehicles.
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| Greenland's Inuit falling through thin ice of climate change |
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ITTOQQORTOORMIIT (DENMARK) - The thunder of icebergs crashing into the turquoise sea of eastern Greenland is the sound of one of the planet's most important ecosystems teetering on the edge of collapse.
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| Dell anticipates convergence of generative AI and trends |
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Artificial intelligence (AI) will drive other emerging technologies to coordinate in the areas of advanced hardware, edge devices and cybersecurity, benefiting business transformation, says Dell Technologies.
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| China's bamboo could replace high-emitting plastics, but tech bottlenecks are stunting growth |
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It feeds one of the Earth's rarest species. It was the writing surface for some of the earliest books. It could prove essential in reducing vast amounts of carbon emissions - and China has more of it than anywhere else.
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| Hikers evacuated as Indonesia volcano spews ash tower |
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PADANG (INDONESIA) - A volcano in western Indonesia erupted Sunday, belching a column of ash around three kilometres into the sky and forcing the evacuation of dozens of hikers, officials said.
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| Tisco offers tips for bonds and stocks |
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Tisco Advisory recommends investors opt for foreign bonds, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and healthcare and technology stocks to hedge against negative factors next year.
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| Pork, energy prices drive inflation lower in October |
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The recent plunge in pork prices played a part in the decline of the inflation rate in October, according to a source in the Finance Ministry who requested anonymity.
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