The secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), Danucha Pichayanan, has issued a warning regarding the increasing household debt in Thailand. Auto loans and debt from savings cooperatives were…
Bangkok’s best breakfast spots: 5 places to start your day
PHOTO: Chim Chim via Facebook Breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the day, but many people tend to skip it. Luckily, Bangkok has plenty of great breakfast spots to…
Guizhou couple’s incorrect intercourse method baffles doctors
Image by pixelshot A Chinese couple from Bijie city in Guizhou province were puzzled by their inability to conceive after four years of marriage. Despite being in good health, a gynecologist discovered…
Elderly man caught stealing from Nonthaburi temple sparks online debate
Image courtesy of Khao Sod Online. A video circulating on social media shows an elderly man stealing money from a temple donation tree in Nonthaburi province, Thailand. The incident has sparked a…
Thailand considers 20 baht cap on electric train fares to boost ridership
Image by lemaret pierrick’s Images The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) in Thailand is considering plans to implement a fare cap of 20 baht per trip on Bangkok’s electric trains. The DRT…
Thunderstorm warning for 45 Thai provinces, including 60% of Bangkok: Heavy rain expected
Photo by Aleksei Sabulevskii on Unsplash The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a thunderstorm warning for 45 provinces, including 60% of Bangkok. The weather system is moving across the northern and northeastern…
KBank announces major restructuring and new president appointment
Kasikornbank (KBank), Thailand’s second-largest lender, is restructuring its business operations. Chongrak Rattanapian has been appointed as the new president and executive director, effective August 29. Rungruang Sukkirdkijpiboon’s appointment as co-president is awaiting…
Trang boy’s condition worsens after alleged wrongful adrenaline injection
Image by Zerbor. A four-year-old boy’s condition worsened after a nurse allegedly gave him the wrong adrenaline injection in Trang Province. The incident came to light after the boy’s mother shared the…
Finnish expat found dead in Pattaya home after neighbours report foul odour
Image courtesy of Pattaya News A Finnish national was found dead in his home in Pattaya on Sunday night, August 27th. The incident came to light after locals reported an unpleasant smell…
Thaksin Shinawatra can seek pardon despite opposition: prison boss
Corrections authorities assert that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is eligible to request a royal pardon, despite opposition from his adversaries. The possibility of seeking clemency is open to Thaksin, even as…