Former deputy prime minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam has won a landslide victory in Singapore’s presidential election, securing 70.4% of the votes. This election was seen as a test of public sentiment amidst economic…
The New Srettha Thavisin Cabinet Is Royally Appointed
The new Srettha Thavisin Cabinet has been officially appointed. The Cabinet consists of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and various ministers and deputy ministers from different ministries including Finance, Interior, Commerce, Foreign Affairs,…
AIS withdraws lawsuit against NBTC over True-DTAC merger approval
Image via Wikipedia AIS, the telecommunications giant, recently took a surprising turn as it withdrew its case against the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission’s (NBTC) decision, which recognised the merger between True…
Chinese Buzz with Enthusiasm for Thailand’s Visa-Free Travel
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is pushing for visa-free travel in an effort to boost tourism, specifically targeting Chinese visitors. While Thailand has seen a total of 17.6 million foreign tourists from…
A Thai Designer Wins GIT’s World Jewelry Design Awards 2023
A Thai designer named Sirichai Bunprathueang has won the GIT World Jewelry Design Awards 2023. The competition, held under the theme “Glitter & Gold: The Brilliant Way of Gold Shine,” aims to…
Japan Actor Kento Nagayama Given Suspended Term For Cannabis Possession
Japanese actor Kento Nagayama has been given a suspended prison sentence of six months for possession of cannabis. The 34-year-old actor pleaded guilty during the trial and was found to have 1.694…
Red shirts to scatter and take various forms
September 1, 2023: The red-shirt movement in Thailand is expected to become splintered, with factions becoming more extreme than others. The governing coalition, which includes former rivals, and Thaksin Shinawatra’s alignment with…
Bangkok’s International Festival of Dance & Music Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Lekha Shankar, Bangkok’s International Festival of Dance & Music, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary with a grand opening concert by Zubin Mehta, accompanied by Florence’s Symphony Orchestra of Maggio Musicale Florentino. The…
Miss Universe 2023 Official After Party: A glittering tribute to Studio 54
TOP 5 MUT 2023 pageants, including Nicha Poonpoka, Praveenar Singh Thakral, Anntonia Porsild, Kirana Jasmine Chewter, and Chatnalin Chotjirawarachat, attended the Miss Universe 2023 Official After Party at Escape Bangkok. The event,…
How to secure credit cards in Thailand for foreigners: A comprehensive guide
Living in Thailand without a credit card is feasible, but having one makes life easier. Foreigners can apply for a credit card in Thailand, but the requirements are different. Necessary documents include…