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Bangkok taxi tale: No meter, no licence either
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 31/05/2025
» A Bangkok man was left stunned after a taxi driver who initially agreed to use the meter suddenly demanded a flat fare of 200 baht, only to be discovered without a driving licence or taxi ID.
Health minister defends veto of ruling in Thaksin case
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 31/05/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin has defended his decision to veto a ruling by the Medical Council of Thailand to penalise doctors involved in the treatment of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra during his six-month custodial stay at the Police General Hospital.
ONE Championship: Superlek denies requesting three-round fight vs Nabil
Nick Atkin, Published on 31/05/2025
» Superlek Kiatmoo9 has denied he asked for his bout with Nabil Anane to be changed to a three-round contest – contradicting earlier claims made by ONE Championship chairman Chatri Sityodtong.
3.78 trillion baht budget clears first parliamentary hurdle
Bloomberg News, Published on 31/05/2025
» The Lower House backed a 3.78 trillion baht (US$115 billion) annual budget as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s multi-party coalition buried differences to support the spending plan.
Bangkok tops the world for remote work, fast internet and stunning scenery
Online Reporters, Published on 31/05/2025
» Bangkok has been named the world’s best city for remote work for digital nomads in a recent ranking by experts at QR Code Generator, which specialises in transforming interaction through quick response (QR) technology.
Thai startup drama Mad Unicorn tops Netflix, sparks social buzz
News, Nannalin Tiengtae, Published on 31/05/2025
» The newly released Thai series Mad Unicorn, based on the true story of Thailand's first unicorn startup, has been generating social buzz, appearing among the top searches on Google and remaining the number one trending title on Netflix Thailand following its premiere on Thursday.
13 Bangkok high-rise projects ‘violate construction laws’
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/05/2025
» Thirteen high-rise building projects in Bangkok may have violated construction laws, according to the Thailand Consumers Council (TCC).
PM vows B157bn for tourism pot
Post Reporters, Published on 31/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said she aims to inject 157 billion baht to stimulate the tourism sector, with a focus on improving safety and convenience for visitors, along with efforts to boost the sector in general.
Dubai opens trade office in Thailand
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 31/05/2025
» The Dubai International Chamber has inaugurated its 36th international representative office in Bangkok.
Improving auto sector drives manufacturing rise
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/05/2025
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) rose by 2.1% year-on-year to 92.3 points in April, driven mainly by the improving automotive industry, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).