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.
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.
China ramps up cash injection as it braces for tariff impact
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025
China's central bank on Thursday said that it will issue 600 billion yuan (83.22 billion US dollars) of one-year medium-term lending facility (MLF) loans on Friday.
Condo group urges action on 260 billion bond crisis
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025
Trump Tariff & Earthquake Fallout: Thai Condominium Association urges government advisors to address 260-billion-baht real estate bond crisis due for repayment April 2025–December 2026"
Fatal police aircraft crash in Hua Hin involved DHC6-400 Twin Otter
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025
The fatal aircraft crash in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, involved a DHC6-400 Twin Otter – an aircraft that was commissioned into service by the Police Aviation Division in 2020.
IMF advises ASEAN to boost regional trade amid Trump tariff threats
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025
Asian countries are facing significant challenges due to tariff policies introduced by US President Donald Trump, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) told Krungthep Turakij.
ATTA and TAT discuss 320 million baht proposal to boost Chinese tourism
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025
The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have discussed a proposal for a 320 million baht budget to revitalise Chinese tourism.
Paetongtarn hospitalised after returning from Cambodia; Today's schedule postponed
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was admitted to the hospital on Thursday night after returning from an official visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia, according to Government Spokesperson Jirayu Huangsap.