Phuket Airport Immigration denied plans to launch automated passport gates on Sept 17, citing incomplete installation and biometric data processing.
PHUKET: Phuket Airport Immigration has flatly rejected reports that its automated immigration gates will open to travellers from 33 countries on Sept 17, saying the system will not open on that date because installation and biometric data work are not yet complete.
GELBOYS 2 actor PJ Mahidol graduated with first-class honors in Communication Arts from Chulalongkorn University while maintaining his entertainment career. He will formally receive his degree at a royal ceremony on October 2, 2025.
The Interior Ministry approved name changes for two Chiang Mai villages to eliminate duplication and preserve local heritage, including reverting Ban Pa Dang to its original name after a printing error and renaming Ban Om Long to reflect Ka
Lina and Mew reunite for Channel 3's spicy romance series PLS Love, playing a wealthy businesswoman and bar girl whose love must overcome societal prejudice and their own inner conflicts. The drama premieres Fridays at 8:30 p.m. on Channel
Former abbot Somchai and associate Sikaae were remanded in custody for allegedly embezzling 92 million baht from Phutthai Sawan Temple in Ayutthaya, with prosecutors opposing bail and authorities seizing 215 million baht in assets during ra
Robinhood, a Thai food delivery platform, is refocusing entirely on its core service with "restaurant parity pricing" that guarantees merchants 10.5% gross profit and riders transparent 37-baht minimum fees. The shift aims to create sustain
A senator criticized Thailand's 2570 budget as reckless, citing a failed 1.6-billion-baht AI passport project, ballooning recurring costs, and unclear spending priorities that burden future generations with debt.
Bangchak fuel card members who spend 500 baht or more on fuel from September 11–13 get free fresh mangosteen at participating stations in Bangkok and nearby provinces, supporting local farmers.
Rambo Lek lost his ONE Championship Muay Thai world title after failing to make weight twice for a title defense against Yod IQ at The Inner Circle 30 event, but vowed to fight with full dedication despite the setback.
Gulf Development donated air quality monitoring equipment to Laos as part of a bilateral environmental cooperation agreement signed by Thai and Laotian ministers to combat transboundary haze and improve regional air quality.
Indonesia enforces mandatory halal certification for food, cosmetics, and medicines starting October 18, 2025, requiring Thai exporters to obtain valid halal certificates and undergo pre-shipment inspections before entering the market.
