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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Tanachira Group’s CEO on bringing Brazil’s Live! to Thailand’s activewear market

han 800 SKUs ranging from activewear and accessories to lifestyle gear. The company aims to connect with Thailand’s active and wellness-oriented communities through events like yoga pop-ups, running clubs and influencer partnerships that showcase...

Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 6, 2025

INDONESIA 1. PRABOWO TELLS ARMED FORCES TO DEFEND INDONESIA’S NATURAL ASSETS FROM EXPLOITATION -- JAKARTA GLOBE President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday called on the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) to take an active role in safeguarding the nation’s...

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 6, 2025

INDONESIA 1. PRABOWO TELLS ARMED FORCES TO DEFEND INDONESIA’S NATURAL ASSETS FROM EXPLOITATION -- JAKARTA GLOBE President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday called on the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) to take an active role in safeguarding the nation’s...

Bangkok's Parking Sharing initiative aims to deal with traffic conges

Bangkok (VNA) - Thailand's capital city of Bangkok is introducing a “Parking Sharing” system that leverages a central digital platform to consolidate and offer vacant parking spaces from both private firms and government agencies. This initiative...

Typhoon Matmo weakens over southern China, heavy rain expected in Thailand

The public can follow weather updates on the TMD website (www.tmd.go.th) or via its 24-hour hotline 1182. Meanwhile, Chinese state media reported that Typhoon Matmo, the 21st typhoon of the 2025 Pacific season, made landfall in southern China on...

Weakened Typhoon Matmo to cause two days of heavy rains in Thailand

PUBLISHED : 6 Oct 2025 at 07:37 Typhoon Matmo has weakened into a severe tropical storm and will cause heavy rains in the North, the Northeast and the East of Thailand on Monday and Tuesday, according to the Meteorological Department. Sugunyanee...

Health Ministry on high alert as Tropical Storm Matmo nears Thailand

Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat has ordered hospitals and regional agencies to prepare for flash floods and runoff as Storm Matmo brings heavy rain from October 5–7. BANGKOK, Thailand – Minister of Public Health Pattana Promphat has...

Royal Cliff Junior Tennis Thailand Championship

PATTAYA, Thailand, 6 October 2025: The 4th edition of the Royal Cliff Junior Tennis Thailand Championship returns for the second time this year, in response to popular demand. The event will take place on 8 to 9 November 2025, at Pattaya’s Fitz...

Binance Says Thailand Has Ingredients to Become Asia-Pacific Crypto Hub

October 5, 2025 @ 3:40 pm By Michael Wong Thailand has the ingredients to develop into a regional centre for digital assets, according to Binance, which cited regulatory clarity, relatively high public awareness and supportive macroeconomic...

India goes down 11-19 against Thailand in Water Polo at 11th Asian Aquatics Championships

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 5 (ANI): The second day of Water Polo and Artistic Swimming in the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships 2025 witnessed India's Water Polo team lose 11-19 to Thailand at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex on...

THE BOYZ cancels Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok stops, bringing 'THE BLAZE' tour cancellations to four

THE BOYZ has announced the cancellation of two additional stops on their ongoing 'THE BLAZE' world tour. This latest announcement on October 5 announces the cancellation of the Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok dates. These follow the initial cancellations...