Thailand concerned over rising costs as Vietnam secures 20% US import tariff deal

Thai exporters concerned about rising costs compared to Vietnam Thanakorn Kasetsuwan, president of the Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC), expressed concerns about Vietnam’s success in negotiating a 20% tariff deal with the US. He noted that while …

Thailand halts 'Half-Half Thai Travel' registration, shifts to Thang Rath app amid system issues

As of now, approximately 1.4 million people have successfully accessed the system, and over 20,000 bookings have been confirmed. This new scheme differs from previous ones, as rights will only be activated once bookings are made and paid for. Sorawong …

Water monitor breeding now permitted in Thailand

PUBLISHED : 4 Jul 2025 at 11:22 The Asian water monitor can now be bred in captivity for commercial purposes, according to a new declaration in the Royal Gazette. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has greenlit the rearing …

Entertainment complex bill under fire amid growing Thailand political uncertainty: Analyst

The looming Thai leadership crisis threatens to paralyze the government’s policy agenda, particularly its controversial push to legalize integrated resorts with casinos under a proposed entertainment complex bill. “Many of the government’s key policy …

LOOK: Catriona Gray shares behind-the-scenes peek from Jurassic World Rebirth experience in Thailand

Why Thailand’s liquor laws still baffle retailers and tourists

marketing of niche brands and promising to breathe fresh air into Thailand’s craft-brewing industry. But the big issue for many retailers, and particularly for Thai and tourist consumers, was liberalisation of liquor sales hours, which has again been …

Catriona Gray shows acting mettle at ‘Jurassic World Rebirth Activation’ in Thailand

Catriona Gray had the opportunity to be an actress for a time as she joined the promotional event “Jurassic World Rebirth Activation” in Thailand.  Gray shared a clip of what she filmed at the exact shooting locations from the film in Krabi, Thailand. The …

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 4, 2025

INDONESIA   1.INDONESIA AIMS FOR MORE COMPETITIVE US TARIFFS THAN VIETNAM’S 20 PCT DEAL -- JAKARTA GLOBE The Indonesian government is seeking lower import tariffs from the United States than those recently granted to Vietnam, in an effort to improve the …

Monsoon brings heavy rain and flood risks across Thailand, warns of high waves in seas

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours is as follows: North: Fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy to very heavy rain in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Tak, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun; …

Thailand appoints acting PM amid political turmoil

BANGKOK: Thailand saw its third person helming the prime minister’s office in a week on Thursday, as the king swore in a new cabinet after a court decision plunged the nation’s top office into turmoil. The prime minister’s office was upheaved on Tuesday …