Thailand disburses July child support grant early, over 1.4 billion baht reaches families

Monthly child allowance of 600 baht per child paid ahead of schedule to over 2.2 million recipients due to Asalha Puja holiday. BANGKOK, Thailand – The government has confirmed that the monthly child support grant for July 2025 has been disbursed...

From batik and bird cages to herbal cosmetics — ‘Taste of Southern’ celebrates the creative spirit of Thailand’s South

Acting PM Phumtham Wechayachai praises SBPAC’s cultural exhibition at Government House for turning southern heritage into economic opportunity. BANGKOK, Thailand – Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has voiced strong support for “Taste of...

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

Thailand grants Cambodian workers six-month stay extension

To address the impact of ongoing disruptions at the Thai-Cambodian border, Thailand's Labour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit chaired a meeting on 9 July 2025 with the Migrant Workers' Policy Management Committee, resulting in a set of...

Bangkok City Ballet reimagines a classic tale

Bangkok City Ballet presents the magic of Cinderella, a brand-new full-length ballet reimagined for today's audiences, in the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Saturday at 5pm. This all-new production, with original...

Japanese rubber futures extend gains on Thailand weather concerns

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose for a third straight session on Thursday, as heavy rains in top producer Thailand threatened supply, while positive US tyre imports provided further support to the market. The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber...

Philippines eyes air talks with Japan, India, Thailand, US

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is aiming for bilateral air talks with Japan, India, Thailand and the United States, according to a government official. Carmelo Arcilla, executive director of the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), said they were...

G-Dragon’s Bangkok concert canceled amid fan protest over agency’s tour mismanagement

At the heart of the discontent is the exclusive presale structure for the concerts. Despite being paid members of the official fan club, many fans found that VIP tickets for overseas concerts were released first through third-party platforms. Some...

Thailand to upskill around 1.8mn local workers for higher wages

This initiative is one of five policies that new Labour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit has unveiled, including boosting youth employment and accelerating AI adoption and training. Thailand’s new Labour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit...

Beloved internet star turns one year old at Thailand Zoo

CHONBURI, Thailand — Thousands of excited fans flocked to a Thai zoo on Thursday to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng, the adorable baby pygmy hippo that has become a social media sensation. The Khao Kheow Open Zoo was overrun with Moo Deng...

Companies, animal rights groups agree to stop the use of coconut-picking monkeys in Thailand

In Thailand, the lucrative coconut market relies on the exploitation of more than 3,000 specially trained monkeys of endangered species. An international boycott campaign against the mistreatment of these animals is driving producers to adopt new...

Thailand-US trade proposal: What it means for shipping

Thailand has submitted a new trade proposal to the US to avoid the imposition of a 36 per cent tariff on its exports. The US currently accounts for 18.3 per cent of the country’s exports, valued at approximately $55 billion in 2024, making...

Thailand sees Asean ramping up geoeconomic, digital strategy

Thailand’s foreign ministry spokesman Nikorndej Balankura praised the Asean geoeconomic task force, established under Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship during an economic ministers’ retreat in February. KUALA LUMPUR: Asean has been intensifying...

BTCCI signs MoU with TBCC to promote Dhaka-Bangkok trade

Bangladesh-Thai Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BTCCI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) yesterday at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hoetl, Dhaka with Thai-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce (TBCC), Thailand to foster closer cooperation between the...

Bangkok Governor welcomes mayor and delegation from Shantou, China

The Shantou delegation visited Bangkok to explore potential collaborations in healthcare, business, trade, and cultural tourism. They also celebrated the 25th anniversary of the friendship between Bangkok and Shantou, and the 50th anniversary of...

Golden Threads: 50 Years of China-Thailand Friendship

29:55 To mark the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations, CGTN has produced the documentary "Golden Threads: 50 Years of China-Thailand Friendship". A highlight of the program is exclusive coverage of the journey to Thailand by the...

Moo Deng celebrates first birthday at a Thailand zoo

Olympic champion Suni Lee jokes she'll 'stick to gymnastics' after trying new sport in Thailand

Olympic gymnast Suni Lee was seen trying a new sport in Bangkok, Thailand. The Olympic gold medalist gave golf a shot during her vacation, and after a miss-hit, she knew it wasn’t her game. Lee is currently enjoying her time away from gymnastics...

Huawei is trying to sell its 910B chips to customers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand

Huawei Technologies is pushing to break Nvidia’s dominance in the AI chip market by targeting buyers in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The company has reportedly offered its Ascend 910B processors to prospective clients in the UAE, Saudi...

Happy Birthday, Moo Deng! Thailand’s Famous Pygmy Hippo Marks 1 Year Of Cuteness | Watch

Last Updated:July 10, 2025, 19:25 IST She once broke the internet with her blushy face, now Moo Deng is growing up, one pond nap at a time. Moo Deng, a 1-year-old female pygmy hippo who became a viral internet sensation, reacts to a zookeeper...