December 23, 2025

Newclear Hansa Thrilled by Son’s Artistic Birthday Gift

Bangkok: Singer and actress Newclear Hansa expressed her joy when her 7-year-old son, Taiga, dedicated almost four hours to create a drawing as a birthday gift for her 36th birthday on December 19, 2025. The drawing, crafted with the assistance of Taiga’s teacher, highlighted the youngster’s emerging artistic skills. According to Thai News Agency, Newclear shared a touching image of

Fatal Shooting on Si Ratch Expressway Under Investigation

Bangkok: Authorities are rushing to solve the brutal shooting near the Pracha Chuen toll booth on the expressway. A friend of the suspect was taken to point out locations inside the luxury van. According to Thai News Agency, a shocking crime occurred on the Si Ratch Expressway: a 34-year-old man was shot dead at the steering wheel after the Pracha

Elephants Dressed as Santa Claus Mark Start of Christmas Season

Chaiyaphum: A clever elephant dressed as Santa Claus welcomes the Christmas season. According to Thai News Agency, the event, which draws considerable attention, features elephants in festive attire to herald the arrival of Christmas. This unique spectacle is gaining popularity and is celebrated as a novel way to spread holiday cheer. In another part of Thailand, the spectacular fire stick

PTT Announces New Year Fuel Price Reductions and Promotions

Bangkok: PTT gas stations are celebrating the New Year with a series of fuel price reductions and exclusive promotions for customers. As announced by PTT Oil and Retail Public Company Limited (OR), the price of all standard grade fuels will be reduced by 50 satang per liter starting December 24, 2025. This initiative is part of a broader promotion that

Thai Cultural Icons Sell Lottery Tickets in Costumes

Bangkok: Dressed as “Xuanzang, Sun Wukong, Sha Wujing, and Zhu Bajiao,” individuals are selling lottery tickets in a creative approach to attract attention. According to Thai News Agency, the unique strategy involves sellers donning costumes of these iconic characters. The initiative aims to engage the public and increase lottery ticket sales by leveraging the cultural significance of these characters. The

EGAT Ramps Up Floating Solar Power Investments as Thailand Targets Net Zero by 2050

Bangkok: The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is accelerating its investment in floating solar power projects to support Thailand’s ambitious transition to net-zero electricity, reaching the target 15 years ahead of schedule. Preparations are currently underway for tenders exceeding 1,500 megawatts, pending approval from the new Cabinet for construction, with the project expected to involve an investment surpassing 30

Thailand Returns Four Orangutans to Indonesia to Celebrate 75 Years of Diplomatic Relations

Bangkok: Thailand has returned four orangutans to Indonesia, their place of origin, in a move that highlights the continuing cooperation between the two countries in combating wildlife trafficking under the CITES convention. The event was part of the celebration marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Indonesia. According to Thai News Agency, the Department of National Parks,

Prasert Testifies on Controversial Iris Scanning MOU with Digital Coin Exchange

Bangkok: Prasert Chantharawongthong, former Minister of Digital Economy and Society, provided a witness statement to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) involving iris scanning technology and digital currency exchange. Prasert maintained he was not aware that the MOU was connected to iris scanning when it was signed. According to Thai News Agency, the investigation