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Thailand approves tax breaks for large commercial EVs
The Thai government has approved new tax measures to promote the adoption of large commercial electric vehicles (EVs), including buses and trucks, by businesses across the country. Announced by Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat, the policy aims to encourage eco-friendly transportation and...
Tarique expresses solidarity with Myanmar and Thailand after deadly earthquake
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has expressed his profound sorrow over the tragic loss of lives following a powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday. I extend my deepest condolences to all the families who have lost their loved ones in the earthquake in Myanmar and...
Rescuers dig for survivors after huge quake hits Myanmar, Thailand
Rescuers dug through the rubble of collapsed buildings on Saturday in a desperate search for survivors after a huge earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand, killing more than 150 people, reports BSS. The shallow 7.7-magnitude quake struck northwest of the city of Sagaing in central Myanmar in the...
Quake death toll rises to 23 in Myanmar, Thailand
A powerful earthquake killed more than 20 people across Myanmar and Thailand today (March 28), toppling buildings and bridges and trapping over 80 workers in an under-construction skyscraper in Bangkok. The shallow 7.7-magnitude tremor hit northwest of the city of Sagaing in central Myanmar, and...
Myanmar & Thailand hit by major earthquakes
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake and an aftershock measuring 6.4 rocked Thailand and neighboring Myanmar today (March 28), bringing down a high-rise building under construction in Bangkok and damaging historic buildings in Myanmar. The quake struck in the early afternoon, sending people streaming out...
Thai PM survives no-confidence vote
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra survived a no-confidence vote in parliament on Wednesday (March 26), defeating a challenge from opposition parties who accused her of being a puppet of her father, billionaire ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra. After a two-day censure debate in which the...
Fire destroys 200 vehicles in Thailand's Mae Sot customs compound
A fire destroyed around 200 impounded vehicles in the Mae Sot customs compound late Tuesday evening. The fire broke out at approximately 7:30 p.m. at the newly constructed customs facility in tambon Tha Sai Luat, where around 800 vehicles were parked, reports Bangkok Post. Around 20 fire engines...
4 killed in Thailand crane collapse
A crane collapsed at a construction site inThailands capital on Saturday (March 15), killing at least four people, police said, as rescuers worked to retrieve a fifth body from the debris. The accident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning on Rama II road, a major highway linking...
Southern Thailand under siege as bombings, shootings kill 3, injure 13
Thailands Narathiwat and Pattani were rocked by a series of violent insurgent attacks on Saturday night, leaving three people dead and at least 13 injured. Gunmen and bombers struck multiple locations, with Sungai Kolok, a key border city, descending into chaos. Thai authorities have placed the...
Thailand considers border wall to tackle scam networks
Thailand is considering the construction of a border wall with Cambodia to curb illegal crossings and dismantle scam centres that have ensnared thousands of victims, government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub said on Monday, according to a BP report. The initiative is part of a broader crackdown on...
UN 'deeply regrets' deportations of 40 Uyghurs by Thailand
The UN High Commmissioner for Refugees said Thursday it deeply regrets the deportation of around 40 Uyghurs by Thai authorities, despite fears they could be persecuted in China. This is a clear violation of the principle of non-refoulement and the Royal Thai Governments obligations under...
18 killed in Thailand bus accident
A bus crashed and killed 18 people in Thailand on Wednesday after the brakes apparently failed as it went down a hill. The vehicle was one of three double-decker buses carrying local government officials on a field trip when it veered off the road in Prachin Buri province, east of the capital...
Myanmar returns over 100 Chinese scam center workers in major crackdown
Myanmar has repatriated more than 100 Chinese nationals involved in scam centres, marking the third batch in an ongoing crackdown against illegal operations. The individuals were handed over to Thailand for repatriation on Saturday, following two previous batches on Thursday and Friday. The scam...
Myanmar militia to deport 10,000 cyber scam workers
A Myanmar ethnic militia announced plans to deport 10,000 people linked to cyber scams from its territory to Thailand, part of a broader crackdown on illicit compounds. Scam hubs have proliferated in Myanmars border regions, where trafficked foreign workers are coerced into global fraud...
Japanese man detained in Thailand over suspected online fraud in Myanmar
A 29-year-old Japanese man was detained by Thai police on Thursday for his suspected involvement in online frauds in Myanmar. He was arrested at Bangkoks airport after arriving on a flight from Yangon, Myanmars largest city, according to Thai authorities and other sources. The man, who is also...
Thai police crack down on foreign tourist offenses after Pai Hospital incident
Following the violent rampage at Pai Hospital, tourist police and Immigration Bureau (IB) officers are intensifying their crackdown on tourism-related offenses in Pai district, Mae Hong Son province. The incident involved four Israeli nationals who were deported after causing chaos at the hospital,...
Thailand ramps up chip investment push as Trump’s trade war with China escalates
Thailand is fast-tracking a strategic plan for its semiconductor sector, aiming to complete an initial draft within 90 days as it seeks to attract fresh investment amid U.S. President Donald Trumps renewed trade war with China, reports Reuters. The countrys national semiconductor board will hire...
Thailand to overhaul surrogacy law for inclusivity, transparency
Thailands Public Health Ministry is revising its surrogacy laws to accommodate the newly enforced equal marriage law and to allow international couples access to surrogacy services. Dr. Panuwat Panket, Director-General of the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS), provided an update on the...
US, Thailand sign civil nuclear cooperation agreement
On January 14, the United States and Thailand took a significant step in their bilateral relations by signing an Agreement for Cooperation Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, also known as the 123 Agreement. The signing ceremony, held in Bangkok, saw U.S. Ambassador Robert F. Godec and...
Chinese tourists cancel Thai trips amid safety concerns
Concerns over safety in Thailand have led to a surge in cancellations from Chinese tour groups ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday. Independent travelers are also showing slower booking patterns due to heightened fears. Recently, Hong Kong-based singer and actor Eason Chan canceled his concert...
Uyghur detainees in Thailand fear imminent deportation to China, risking persecution
A group of 43 Uyghur men detained in Thailand for over a decade is appealing to halt their potential deportation to China, fearing persecution and torture. In a letter obtained by The Associated Press, the detainees expressed grave concerns, stating, We could be imprisoned, and we might even lose...
Thailand’s auto industry faces uncertain future
Thailands automotive industry is under pressure as new car sales remain uncertain due to an uneven economic recovery, the Bank of Thailand reported. According to the Monetary Policy Committees Q4 2024 report, pickup sales recovery lags behind passenger cars due to weaker purchasing power among...
Thailand launches e-visa for Bangladeshis
Thailand has introduced an e-visa service for Bangladeshi travelers on Thursday to make the visa process easier and more efficient, according to the Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka. Bangladeshi official passport holders exempted from visa requirements from December 19, 2024. E-visa applicants can...