PHUKET: Thailand has been hit with a new 12.5% US import tariff after the Trump administration announced fresh duties on 60 trading partners, replacing temporary global tariffs that expired yesterday.
PHUKET: Thailand has been hit with a new 12.5% US import tariff after the Trump administration announced fresh duties on 60 trading partners, replacing temporary global tariffs that expired yesterday.
Narathiwat's military commander invoked martial law following a July 22 attack that killed 45 Rangers, granting troops expanded powers to search, detain suspects, and use force against militants in the province.
Thailand's Korat Candle Festival returns July 28–30, 2026, featuring drone shows, traditional pottery art, and satirical candle sculptures of PM Anutin and pop star Lisa to celebrate Buddhist Lent traditions and boost local tourism.
AIS PLAY launched its PLAY ALL package at 199 baht monthly, offering live coverage of major international sports including the Bundesliga, NBA, NFL, and ATP tennis, plus exclusive Manchester United and Real Madrid channels. Thai viewers als
Singer Nonn Thanon faced online backlash over a late stage arrival, but fellow artist Bogie Lion defended him at an awards event, attributing the drama to miscommunication between organizers and artists rather than negligence. Bogie shared
Officials seized the Overlap Stone 2 resort on Koh Samui after finding it illegally occupied 4.55 acres of protected forest land, with the Environment Ministry vowing strict prosecution of all encroachers on state resources.
Thailand's Chamber of Commerce urges the government and private sector to strengthen labor standards and supply chain transparency rather than worry about US tariffs, which impose similar rates on most competing nations.
Thai Army spokesperson dismissed a tattoo photo of a suspect in a Narathiwat shooting as AI-generated, claiming no Muslim insurgent would have such a marking due to Islamic teachings.
Police arrested four suspects including two Thai men and a Chinese couple operating a fake father scheme that illegally registered over 1,500 foreign children as Thai nationals. Officers recovered passports, birth certificates, and financia
Parliament's budget review committee has uncovered excessive spending and redundancies across multiple agencies, including a 5 billion baht Digital Economy Ministry increase despite widespread cuts and inflated infrastructure costs at the S
Pheu Thai MP Sirikunnya defended colleague Pawut's refusal to discuss the TH-AI Passport project, saying he lacks close involvement and is preoccupied with legal cases rather than fearing compromise of other matters.
