Thailand’s cannabis ‘clinic’ transformation explained

Resident doctors and standardised prescription forms will be mandatory PUBLISHED : 8 Jul 2025 at 17:07 Thailand is moving ahead quickly with new restrictions on cannabis use, with health officials announcing a plan to transform all cannabis...

Thailand’s 5-year crypto tax break: What they’re not telling you

The catch behind the Thai tax-free crypto dream Thailand is rolling out the crypto red carpet, but before you jump in, there’s more to this tax holiday than meets the eye. Yes, it’s true, from Jan. 1, 2025, all capital gains on crypto transactions...

Why is G-Dragon's Übermensch Bangkok concert canceled? Know all about fan protest again...

G-Dragon is currently in the midst of his Übermensch World Tour, and Bangkok was supposed to be his next stop. Ahead of that, on July 8, fans sent a protest truck to his agency, Galaxy Corporation, to express their grievances about poor...

AirAsia Launches New Routes to Bangkok, Balikpapan, Berau, and Tarakan

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian airline AirAsia has opened new international and domestic routes from Surabaya. The latest international route connects Surabaya to Don Mueang, Bangkok-Thailand. As for domestic routes, Indonesia AirAsia is...

General : Thailand Hopes Trump's Latest Tariff Rate Is Not Final

By Linda Khoo & Nur Elysa Amirah Suhaimi KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Thailand remains hopeful that the latest reciprocal tariff rate of 36 per cent on its exports to the United States is not final. Thailand’s Department of Information...

Thailand strikes at Cambodia with raids on tycoon Kok An's properties

BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH -- Deeply strained relations between Thailand and Cambodia deteriorated further on Tuesday when Thai police mounted coordinated raids on properties connected to Kok An, a tycoon and four-term Cambodian senator with royal honors...

Anantara Siam Bangkok Begins a New Era with a Landmark Transformation

Anantara Siam Bangkok, the original Grand Dame of Thai luxury hospitality, is set to embark on a transformative new chapter as the hotel undertakes on a comprehensive USD $50 million enhancement journey. More than a renovation of bricks and...

Fugitive nabbed in Thailand given capital drug trafficking charge in Singapore

SINGAPORE: A wanted man who was nabbed in a Bangkok hotel during a raid by Thai police was charged in a district court in Singapore on Thursday (Jul 10). Tan Leng Chong, 50, was arrested in a raid by Thailand's Office of the Narcotics Control...

Concio sweeps way to crown in Thailand chess tilt

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino International Master Michael Concio Jr. swept all his nine games to run away with the premier standard title in the 1st Bangkok Summer International Chess Open in Thailand Wednesday. The 19-year-old Dasmarinas,...

Park Hyatt Bangkok’s mooncakes for 2025 take inspiration from the Year of the Snake

Enticing sweetness and intriguing textures await diners as Park Hyatt Bangkok is set to mark this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival with exceptional mooncakes to tempt even the most capricious palates. Taking inspiration from the Year of the Snake and...

Malaysian man arrested in Bangkok over THB11.5bn online gambling network

Suspect accused of laundering funds through company linked to Hydra888 platform. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Immigration officers detained a 26-year-old Malaysian man at Don Mueang Airport - Authorities say he operated a shell company linked...

15 Cambodians return to Thailand despite border dispute, arrested after crossing illegally

The first arrest occurred around 9:00 PM when a group of nine Cambodians was detained after illegally entering from Ban Dong Ngou, Pa Rai Subdistrict. Upon questioning, they revealed they had previously worked in shoe repair at Rong Klueu Market...

Thailand’s Cabinet shelves draft law for casinos

BANGKOK - Thailand’s Cabinet on July 8 withdrew a draft law for casinos and entertainment complexes, citing the need for more time to engage with the public and create more understanding about the issue. The government earlier set its sights on...

Cloud 11 Collaborates with 30 Global Partners to Establish itself as Asia’s New Creative Destination & Elevate Thailand’s Creative & Entertainment Industry

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 10 July 2025 - Cloud 11 announces its readiness to become Asia's new creative destination. Backed by the region's most comprehensive creative ecosystem – spanning production studios, creative...

Johanna Persson raves about spending Allycia Hellen Rodrigues fight camp in Thailand: "It's a good place for me"

Johanna Persson has embraced a complete change of scenery for her biggest career opportunity, as she wraps up her training camp in Thailand ahead of her world title tiff against Brazil's Allycia Hellen Rodrigues. The promotional newcomer squares...

Thousands celebrate baby hippo Moo Deng’s first birthday at Thailand zoo

Thailand’s Cabinet withdraws a controversial bill to legalize casinos

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Cabinet on Tuesday withdrew a controversial bill that aims to legalize casinos after the Prime Minister was suspended last week over an ethics investigation. Deputy Minister of Finance Julapun Amornvivat said the...

Thailand shelves law to legalise gambling in blow to tourist industry

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Thailand unveils locally made kamikaze drone

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has announced the successful development and testing of an indigenous one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicle, also known as a kamikaze drone. The kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), designed for precision...

Thailand drops casino legalisation plans after PM suspended

BANGKOK: Thailand's Cabinet on Tuesday (Jul 8) dropped a Bill to legalise casino gambling, a flagship project of the faltering ruling party, which last week saw its prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra suspended from office. The so-called...