Thailand, Malaysia successfully test 'Mysawasdee' cross-border tourist train

BANGKOK: The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has successfully tested the cross-border "MySawasdee” tourist train in collaboration with Malaysia’s national railway operator, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), ahead of its scheduled operation by...

Thailand to ease IPO, foreign listing rules in market revamp

[BANGKOK] Thailand plans to simplify stock-listing procedures as part of a broader drive to strengthen capital market competitiveness and attract global investors. The “Thai Capital Market Attractiveness Initiative” aims to bolster investor...

Thailand launches pilot work permit scheme for refugees

Human rights groups working with ethnic Karenni from Myanmar in Thailand told DVB that Thai authorities are compiling lists of refugees inside the nine camps along the Thai-Myanmar border to see who qualifies for the new work permit, a pilot...

Centara Grand Hua Hin honoured with Thailand Tourism Award 2025 for sustainable hospitality

Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin has once again reinforced its standing as one of Thailand’s most iconic heritage resorts by being honoured at the 15th Thailand Tourism Awards 2025. The resort proudly received the prestigious Thailand...

Tiffany’s Show Pattaya: A Family’s Legacy of Empowerment, Honored at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2025 Thailand

BANGKOK, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dr. Darin Phanthusak, the accomplished leader of Tiffany’s Show Pattaya, was recently honored at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2025 Thailand Chapter. Her recognition as a Master Entrepreneur is a...

ICONSIAM and POP MART Unveil the World’s Most Stunning "POP MART GLOBAL LANDMARK STORE" in Thailand on the Iconic Chao Phraya River

Thailand’s newest global attraction elevates ICONSIAM’s standing as a premier Global Experiential Destination, offering fans rare access to exclusive collections and limited editions found nowhere else in the world. BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media...

India-Thailand Relations: Enhancing Economic Resilience Through Trade, Investment, and Tourism

Introduction Although India and Thailand established diplomatic relations in 1947, their economic and cultural ties date back over 2,000 years, with Indian traders and seafarers travelling to the Far East. While bilateral relations remained...

World : Thailand, Malaysia Successfully Test "MySawasdee" Cross-border Tourist Train

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock BANGKOK, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has successfully tested the cross-border “MySawasdee” tourist train in collaboration with Malaysia’s national railway operator, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad...

Sakaerat bent-toed gecko discovered in Thailand’s dense forests: A mysterious new reptile species with rare traits

A remarkable new species of gecko has been discovered in northeastern Thailand, captivating herpetologists and wildlife enthusiasts alike. Named Cyrtodactylus sakaeratensis, or the Sakaerat bent-toed gecko, this slender lizard is distinguished by...

Ammar Siamwalla, one of Thailand's most noted technocrats, dies at 86

Obituaries Development economist admired for character worked warily with military governments Ammar Siamwalla co-founded Thailand Development Research Institute in the 1980s. It played a crucial role in helping the Thai economy diversify from...

THE BOYZ’s Upcoming KL & Bangkok Concerts Cancelled; Jakarta Now Only Show For Southeast Asia

Last month, fans around the world were devastated by the news that THE BOYZ (더보이즈) would be ending their THE BLAZE world tour earlier than expected. Their agency, 100 Label, released an official statement informing fans that their scheduled...

Malaysia, Thailand complete trial of ‘MySawasdee’ cross-border tourist train

BANGKOK, Oct 6 — Malaysia’s national railway operator Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) have successfully conducted a trial run of the cross-border “MySawasdee” tourist train, ahead of its scheduled...

Typhoon Matmo batters Guangdong, threatens Thailand

After battering the Philippines, halting flights and ferries, and submerging roads, homes, and farmlands in floodwaters, Matmo (locally known as "Paolo") entered the South China Sea and regained typhoon strength, striking Guangdong province,...

Win a five-night holiday to Chiva-Som Wellness Resort Hua Hin, Thailand or a spa day at Raffles London at The OWO

On Monday, October 13, we’ll be revealing The Times and The Sunday Times World’s 50 best spas, sponsored by Healing Holidays. Whether you want to sun yourself on a lounger with fabulous food and yoga in India or go the whole hog at a medi-spa in...

Safety tests delaying filling-in of Bangkok’s giant sinkhole

No date for reopening of Samsen Rd, damaged police station's demolition continues PUBLISHED : 6 Oct 2025 at 10:40 Essential soil safety tests at the Samsen Road sinkhole site in Dusit district are delaying its filling-in, as the demolition of...

Thailand considers pension savings scheme from unclaimed lottery purchases

Bangkok (VNA) – The Thai Government is studying a new policy that would allow citizens to convert money spent on unsuccessful digital lottery tickets into pension savings, aiming to encourage long-term financial security while promoting...

Forbes nennt Thailand eines der besten weltweiten Ruhestandsziele für 2025

Thailand steht auf der Forbes-Liste der besten internationalen Ruhestandsziele 2025, mit Empfehlungen für Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Phuket und Koh Samui – geschätzt für niedrige Lebenshaltungskosten, gute Gesundheitsversorgung, geringe Kriminalität und...

Extraordinary Travel Festival returns to Bangkok in 2026

Extraordinary Travel Festival 2026 in Bangkok gathers world explorers, storytellers and adventurers, celebrating global travel achievements and human curiosity. Bangkok has always thrived as a city of convergence: the Thai capital where commerce,...

From Gold to Beaches: Thailand’s Gold–Baht Conundrum

The Thailand gold–baht conundrum highlights how booming gold exports strengthen the currency but weaken tourism competitiveness. Economists warn of “Dutch Disease” effects as Thailand’s invisible exports lose ground. BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s...

Expedia Group Explore Local Bangkok: APAC demand, AI, and DMO partnerships

Expedia Group Explore Local Bangkok mapped APAC demand shifts, AI-led merchandising, media partnerships, and DMO cooperation to manage dispersal, while clarifying how Google AI Overviews reshape search traffic and acquisition. Expedia Group...