New Bangkok condos being offered at 2015 prices

Developers settling for slim margins as buyer sentiment remains weak Some new condominiums launched recently in Bangkok have been priced at levels similar to those seen a decade ago, as developers settle for slim margins to draw buyers with...

Kenyan rescued from Myanmar-Thai border accounts how ChatGPT was used in fraud

Duncan Okindo back home in Kenya. Bosses punished workers who didn’t meet scam targets, he says, beating them and shocking them with electric batons. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya Audio By Vocalize Duncan Okindo says he was lured to Southeast Asia last...

How a motorbike journey from Thailand to the UK turned a vlogger into a celebrated journalist

While on a motorbike journey from Thailand to the United Kingdom, British tourist vlogger Harry has unexpectedly become a celebrated journalist. Known for sharing travel content on his YouTube channel, We Hate the Cold, Harry gained international...

New government considers 50% land tax cut, shelves 99-year leasehold plan

The new Thai government is reviewing proposals from the property and construction sectors to stimulate the market amid ongoing economic slowdown. Siripong Angkhasakulkiat, deputy leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, said on Tuesday that discussions...

Rhenus’ New Air Freight Gateway in Bangkok to be a Strategic Hub in Southeast Asia

Rhenus adds a new air freight gateway in Bangkok for in/outbound & transshipment from/to Southeast Asia The new airfreight gateway will also see the use of electric vehicles (EV) for sustainable first/last mile transportation usage The gateway...

Dew Drop season in Mandeville opens with jazz great Thais Clark

The Dew Drop Jazz & Social Hall will open its upcoming season on Sept. 27 with a grand dame of jazz, New Orleans vocalist and performer Thais Clark, a jazz and blues powerhouse whose compelling voice and commanding stage presence have captivated...

Better World Video Awards 2025: Derby High School International Changemakers

The story of an inspirational trip Southern Thailand for teenagers at Derby High School. The headteacher of Derby High School, Lynn Provoost talks about the trip: ‘We Are The Derby High’s International Changemakers! We’ve returned from a...

Thailand central bank previous cuts rates to ease financial strain

BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand’s central bank governor said four rate cuts since last year had made monetary policy more accommodative amid slower economic growth, and were intended to ease financial conditions rather than just be a short-term...

Sethaput reflects on five years as Bank of Thailand governor

2022: Navigating recovery amid inflation By 2022, the Thai economy was showing signs of a gradual “K-shaped recovery.” However, global headwinds emerged from the Russia–Ukraine war, which sent energy and commodity prices soaring. Thailand’s...

Seoul International Drama Awards 2025 Winners: ‘Severance’ Season 2 Wins Golden Bird Prize, ‘Adolescence’, ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ and ‘The Trauma Code’ Take Top Honours – Full List Inside!

The Seoul International Drama Awards 2025 have announced this year's winners. The winners were announced today (September 16) ahead of the award ceremony scheduled to take place on October 2, 2025, at the KBS Hall in Seoul. Winners were chosen...

Thailand’s Content Project Market Wraps Busy Second Edition As Local Industry Builds Momentum

EXCLUSIVE: Thai film and TV content is having a moment. The country that is now top of everyone’s holiday destination list after hosting Season 3 of The White Lotus is also producing box office hits like How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies,...

Kelantan Police Caution Against Using Illegal Routes To Thailand

KOTA BHARU, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- The public has been reminded not to use illegal routes to enter Thailand despite congestion at the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) complexes in Rantau Panjang, Pengkalan Kubor and Bukit Bunga....

Kelantan cops caution against using illegal routes to Thailand

KOTA BARU: The public has been reminded not to use illegal routes to enter Thailand despite congestion at the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) complexes in Rantau Panjang, Pengkalan Kubor and Bukit Bunga. Kelantan police chief...

Emma Mary Tiglao revved up for Miss Grand International journey

September 16, 2025 | 5:13pm MANILA, Philippines — The newly-crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2025 Emma Mary Tiglao is gearing up for her departure for Thailand where she hopes to take home another Miss Grand International (MGI) title for the...

Jailed ex-Thai PM Thaksin in good spirits after family visit, misses grandkids: Prison authorities

BANGKOK – Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is serving a one-year sentence following a ruling by the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions, which ordered him to serve time in prison. The court ruled that...

Historical roots of Thai-Cambodia border conflict

What are the historical roots of the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia? The resentments stretch back a thousand years to the ancient Khmer empire of Angkor, and the present dispute stems from a border map drawn up by French colonisers,...

Thailand’s EV Industry, Part 1: Manufacturing Shifts & Policy Implementation

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. In response to a reader inquiry about the electric vehicle (EV) market in Thailand, this two-part series will examine why the country has become a key driver of EV adoption...

Malaysians visiting southern Thailand becoming more adventurous

Outdoor activities and family travel beyond Hat Yai becoming more popular PUBLISHED : 16 Sep 2025 at 14:50 Malaysian visitors to southern Thailand are looking beyond Hat Yai city where massage, food and other traditional activities are offered, to...

New Thai PM Anutin Finalizes Cabinet Lineup to Form Government

Among Anutin’s picks, Suphajee Suthumpun, former chief executive of hotel operator Dusit Thani Pcl, was named commerce minister. Auttapol Rerkpiboon, a former chief executive of energy giant PTT Pcl, will be energy minister. Veteran diplomat...

When superstition meets the lottery: Thai traditions of prediction

From dreams and special dates to car plate numbers and strange trees, everyone has a system PUBLISHED : 16 Sep 2025 at 15:13 Superstition and lottery buying are deeply rooted in the Land of Smiles, and the two often overlap. Many Thais rely on...