Bangkok: Customs officials are advancing with the implementation of import duties on goods under 1,500 baht, with expectations to increase revenue to 3 billion baht. They have introduced the “Customs Quick Big Win” plan, which includes cutting executive bonuses and tightening controls on online goods. According to Thai News Agency, the Customs Department is pushing forward with its “Customs Quick

Bangkok: A fire broke out at a warehouse in the Rat Burana 29 area of Bangkok in the middle of the night. Officials took over three hours to put out the blaze, but no injuries or deaths were reported. Meanwhile, a fire broke out inside Wat Phichit Yatikaram Worawihan in Khlong San District. Officials put out the fire in 13

Bangkok: The Prime Minister responded to social media comments after being teased about forgetting to zip up his hoodie. According to Thai News Agency, the Prime Minister, in good spirits, responded on social media, “I’m definitely not going to be roaming around,” after being teased about his cheerfulness and forgetting to zip up his hoodie. Reporters have reported that photos

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army has highlighted the importance of exercising caution to avoid affecting bilateral mechanisms in the ongoing Thai-Cambodian border situation. Emphasizing the progress made, the Army reported on the withdrawal of heavy weapons from the conflict area, a move that aligns with the jointly agreed-upon Action Plan. According to Thai News Agency, Major General Winthai Suvari, the

Sukhothai: Sukhothai residents were delighted to receive the royal fire and royal lanterns bestowed by His Majesty the King, Her Majesty the Queen, and members of the Royal Family at the annual Loy Krathong, Candle Festival, and Fire Festival 2025. Meanwhile, Bangkok is working to collect krathongs, anticipating a decrease in krathongs this year. According to Thai News Agency, last

Cebu: The Philippines’ Cebu province has been hit hard by severe flooding following Typhoon Kalmaegi’s devastating impact, with the death toll now exceeding 100. According to Thai News Agency, the death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi, which slammed into the central Philippines, exceeded 100 on Sunday as residents began cleaning up and surveying the damage from the worst flooding in years.

Rome: Italy is now the champion of the European gambling market, boasting a market capitalization exceeding 6 trillion baht, marking it as the largest gambling market in Europe. The growth follows a significant annual increase in betting volumes, which have risen by more than 15% since the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Thai News Agency, the Italian gambling market’s annual revenue

Bangkok: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) is taking proactive measures to ensure electrical safety during the upcoming Loi Krathong festival by maintaining its electrical systems around the clock. The PEA has urged the public to cooperate by avoiding the release of sky lanterns in communities or near power lines and to refrain from lighting fireworks, firecrackers, and sparklers near electrical