State bus operator freezes fares, deploys 7,700 buses for Songkran
State-run Transport Co Ltd has pledged to keep fares unchanged through April 19 and deploy more than 7,700 buses to handle the annual Songkran travel rush, assuring passengers there will be no one left stranded.  

Fake national park vehicle used in Chinese smuggling attempt
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has ordered legal action against a Khao Laem National Park worker who tried to smuggle a Chinese national on a vehicle decorated with official emblems in Kanchanaburi province.

Iran truce spurs hopes for world economy, but recovery will be rocky
PARIS (FRANCE) - The ceasefire agreed between Iran and the United States should bring some relief to a world economy that has been roiled since the start of hostilities on February 28, even if not all sectors will rebound at the same pace.

Telenor faces lawsuit over claims it exposed Myanmar customers to junta repression
A Swedish non-profit filed a class action lawsuit against Telenor on Tuesday ​on behalf of over 1,200 people whose phone data it says ‌the Norwegian telecommunications' Myanmar subsidiary shared with the country's military junta following a...

Malaysia receives Japan equipment for team observing Thai-Cambodia conflict
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia received equipment worth ¥9 million (US$56,800) from Japan on Wednesday as part of its assistance to boost a Southeast Asia peacekeeping team monitoring the conflict along the Thailand-Cambodia border.

Attorney-General backs charges in Klatham MP's cases
The Attorney-General has ordered the prosecution of Klatham Party politician Chonnaput Naksua and two associates in separate cases linked to illegal online gambling and money laundering, with investigators instructed to bring all suspects to prosecutors for court action.

Gold climbs to near three-week high after US, Iran agree to ceasefire
BENGALURU — Gold rose to a near three-week high on Wednesday as oil prices and the dollar fell sharply after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire as talks began on ​a permanent end to the ⁠war.

Three Thai crew confirmed dead
Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow on Wednesday confirmed the deaths of three Thai crew members who went missing following an attack on the vessel MV Mayuree Naree in the Strait of Hormuz last month amid the Middle East conflict.

A Silent Crisis: The Rise of Homeless Foreign Nationals in Thailand
Thailand remains one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. With relaxed visa policies, a relatively low cost of living and social media portraying an easy, carefree lifestyle in cities like Bangkok and Phuket, the country continues to attract visitors from across the globe.

Chiang Mai adds three districts to wildfire disaster zones
Chiang Mai has declared three additional districts disaster areas as runaway forest fires continue to burn across the northern province, worsening smoke haze and raising concerns over public health.