November 19, 2025

Japan’s Tourism Sector Facing Major Setback Due to Diplomatic Tensions with China

Tokyo: A Tokyo-based tour operator reported a surge in Chinese tour group cancellations following the diplomatic spat between China and Japan that began last week, resulting in the agency’s sales plummeting to just 10 percent of its total sales by the end of the year. Twenty tour groups have already canceled their trips, representing 80 percent of its annual sales.

Chef Wichit Mukura to Present Snack Recipes on Top Chef Thai

Bangkok: Chef Wichit Mukura is set to showcase two delectable snack recipes on the popular program “Top Chef Thai” this Sunday on Channel 9, press 30. The show, airing at 3:00 p.m., promises to take viewers on a culinary journey, blending home cooking with fine dining. According to Thai News Agency, this week’s episode features Chef Wichit alongside his brother

Bow Benjawan’s Sweet Moment with Bank Phachara Delights Fans

Bangkok: Bow Benjawan recently shared a delightful photo with her boyfriend, Bank Phachara, expressing her joy and happiness. In the photo, Bow can be seen smiling by the sea, with her boyfriend playfully teasing her about her charming smile, likening it to that of a stingray. According to Thai News Agency, this heartwarming moment has brought even more smiles to

Supreme Court Orders Thaksin Shinawatra to Pay 17.6 Billion Baht in Tax Case

Bangkok: After the Supreme Court’s decision mandating Thaksin Shinawatra to pay taxes amounting to 17.6 billion baht from the sale of Shin Corp shares, Professor Charan Pakdeethanakul provided an analysis of the legal situation that has captured societal interest. According to Thai News Agency, Professor Charan noted that the leaders of the United States, Donald Trump, and Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra,

US Confirms Sale of Air Defense Missile System to Taiwan

Washington: The United States has confirmed the sale to Taiwan of nearly $700 million in advanced air defense missile systems, battle-tested in Ukraine, marking the second such weapons package to Taiwan in a week. According to Thai News Agency, last year, the US announced that Taiwan would receive three medium-range air defense systems, the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS),

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul Chairs Meeting on 2027 Budget Framework

Bangkok: The Prime Minister discussed the 2017 budget, emphasizing that government spending must be efficient. Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul chaired a meeting to consider the budget for fiscal year 2027. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Ekniti Nitithanpraphas, along with Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office Paradorn Prisananantakul, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance

Aom Piyada Shares Rare Family Photo with Husband Art Sara

Bangkok: Aom Piyada posted a family photo and the song “Soda Pop” on social media immediately after her husband, Art Sara, agreed to join the photo. It’s expected that if her husband saw the post, this would have happened. According to Thai News Agency, once a year, Art Sara, the husband of actress and producer Aom Phiyada, father of Nong

Industrial Confidence Index Slows, Prompting Government to Accelerate “Quick Big Win” to Stimulate Economy

Bangkok: The Industrial Confidence Index (ICI) has seen a slowdown due to a contraction in automobile and air-conditioning shipments to the Australian and US markets, prompting the government to expedite the “Quick Big Win” economic stimulus strategy. Despite the current downturn, the index is projected to rise over the next three months, though concerns remain regarding the grey market’s impact