Thaksin ready to 'reset policies and tighten exports controls to win US
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025
Thaksin emphasised at the American Chamber of Commerce event that Thailand is ready to "reset" its import and investment policies, which have long attracted Chinese capital. He viewed the 36% tariff as a wake-up call for the government to take serious action in addressing the issue of the misuse of certificates of origin
Songkran festival spending drops amid economic and social concerns
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025
Spending by Thais during this year’s Songkran festival declined, driven by growing concerns about the economy and social issues, according to research released on Friday.
Nissan sees record loss of up to $5.26 billion as restructuring bites
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025
Nissan Motor sees a record net loss of 700 billion yen to 750 billion yen ($4.91 billion-$5.26 billion) for the financial year that ended in March, it said on Thursday, due to impairment charges as the struggling automaker restructures.
Bangkok to Introduce New Pet Ownership Laws in 2026
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025
(April 23, 2025) - Dog and cat owners in Bangkok are being warned of new legislation coming into effect in early 2026 that will mandate pet registration, the use of leads in public, and restrictions on the number of animals kept based on property size. Failure to comply with these new rules will result in penalties.
Death toll of collapsed building rises to 60, relief aid deadline extended to May 2
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025
Rescue teams on Thursday recovered three additional bodies from the rubble of the 30-story building in the Chatuchak district, which collapsed following an earthquake last month, raising the total death toll to 60.
Authorities raid counterfeit cough syrup facility in Ayutthaya
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025
Authorities raided a counterfeit cough syrup factory in Ayutthaya on Friday, uncovering a network mixing it with addictive substances to produce the illicit drink “4X100”.
Hua Hin plane crash update: One pilot survives, 5 confirmed dead
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) on Friday provided an update on the crash of a police aircraft in Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, which occurred on Thursday morning.
Health service support dept denies favouritism in pavilion deal
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025
The Department of Health Service Support on Friday denied allegations of favouring a contractor in the organisation of Thailand’s Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai.