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8.8 million register for welfare
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:03:00 +0700
More than 8.86 million State Welfare Card holders have completed registration to confirm their eligibility for the 2026 State Welfare Registration Programme, with over 8.45 million of them verified, the Finance Ministry said on Saturday.
Busy day on city campaign trail
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:46:00 +0700
Key candidates in the June 28 Bangkok governor race continued to court voters on Saturday, pitching policies that range from public safety and environmental protection to economic revitalisation and transport improvements, as the campaign entered its final stretch.
Arsenic, lead taint Saraburi: PCD
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:40:00 +0700
Arsenic and lead levels exceeding surface-water standards were detected at three monitoring locations in Saraburi's canal network, said the Pollution Control Department (PCD).
Five panels set up to target scams
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:29:00 +0700
Five subcommittees have been set up to intensify efforts against cybercrime, scam networks and illegal foreign nominee businesses, while the government reported a sharp decline in technology-related crime cases over the past year.
Living among Thais is a mixed bag
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:23:00 +0700
As the world marks World Refugee Day this month, millions of people remain displaced by conflict, persecution and instability.
Ministry notes limits of Unclos
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:13:00 +0700
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that the compulsory conciliation mechanism under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos) carries no binding legal force on disputed parties, though it can exert considerable political pressure and influence international perceptions in disputes such as the Thai-Cambodian maritime boundary issue.
Prasat Ta Kwai reopening draws crowd
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:21:00 +0700
More than 1,000 visitors turned up on the first day of the reopening of Prasat Ta Kwai and Hill 350 in Surin on Saturday, exceeding the daily target as tourists flocked to the border tourism site.
BMA corruption claims spice up governor campaign
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:43:00 +0700
The election campaign for Bangkok governor heated up on Saturday after Economic Party leader Kris Potranan alleged systemic corruption within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Sea cucumbers turn Rayong beach pink
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:23:00 +0700
The appearance of thousands of pink sea cucumbers washed ashore on a beach in Rayong on Saturday is a rare natural phenomenon that poses no threat to the marine ecosystem, the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) said on Saturday.
Plain of Jars mystery solved
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:47:00 +0700
For nearly a century, thousands of massive stone urns scattered across north-central Laos have stood as one of archaeology’s most baffling enigmas. Local folklore said ancient giants had carved the hollowed-out megaliths to brew celebratory rice wine.
Travel News
Floral fantasy, food galore, dancing fountains and more at Wynn Palace
Thu, 13 Jul 2023 18:09:00 +0700
Located in the Cotai zone of Macau, Wynn Palace, the younger sister property to Macau's first Las Vegas-style resort Wynn Macau, puts on a really big show from the moment guests arrive to the moment they leave to ensure a truly memorable stay.
Timeless heritage meets modern luxury
Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:29:00 +0700
It is rare that in “new” countries like Singapore one gets to stay in a building with a rich heritage.
The Eastern & Oriental Express returns to Southeast Asia
Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:24:00 +0700
The Eastern & Oriental Express is back on the rails in Southeast Asia after a long hiatus.
Collect NFTs to unlock special travel deals
Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:49:00 +0700
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched the 3rd season of the Amazing Thailand NFTs project. Thai and foreign tourists can collect virtual art items at tourist attractions and landmarks throughout Thailand between July 20 and Aug 31, to use for privileges and special discounts until Dec 31.
A vanishing heritage
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:47:00 +0700
If it were not for a handful of visitors, the Chao Mae Thap Thim Shrine would completely vanish. Flanked by metal sheet fences, a narrow alley leads to the remnants of age-old communities. An entrance is adorned with red lanterns. A facade is painted with mythological figures. A roof is embellished with tile dolls. The smell of burning incense wafts through the open gate. Inside, deities are...
Heal your soul in luxury at Varana Hotel Krabi
Fri, 07 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0700
In the South, environmentally conscious vacationers can spend a weekend staying at Varana Hotel Krabi's minimalist but elegant rooms to sate their wanderlust. Focusing on sustainable living, this brand-new luxury hotel crafts a wonderful wellcation experience for those searching for both mental and physical renewal.
Casetify opens first global flagship store in Osaka
Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:10:00 +0700
Casetify, a Hong Kong brand best known for smartphone cases and accessories, aims to open more stores with its flagship standalone in Osaka, Japan being the latest. It also happens to be the brand's first global flagship standalone store.
Tracing ancestry
Thu, 06 Jul 2023 06:08:00 +0700
With Thailand serving as a significant commercial hub for centuries, Chinese merchants played a key role in bridging cultural linkages through marine trade prior to the establishment of diplomatic ties between Thailand and China in 1975. To celebrate the 48th anniversary of this milestone, Life explores Bangkok's early communities to learn more about our ancestry.
Centara launches exciting Isan offers
Thu, 06 Jul 2023 06:08:00 +0700
Centara Hotels & Resorts launches Love Isaan offers valid for a limited time at three hotels in the northeastern region.
Banyan Tree Krabi
Thu, 06 Jul 2023 06:08:00 +0700
Normally after the rush of high season, few would dare go out and brave the rain. But it can be a good time to make a journey to the southwest. Despite thick cloud and patchy drizzle, I found peace at a remote seaside resort. Only a 40-minute drive from the airport, Banyan Tree Krabi offers soul-searching experience unlike any other.
