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Brutal e-commerce war forces NocNoc to close
Read more: Brutal e-commerce war forces NocNoc to closeThe closure of NocNoc, the last remaining major Thai-owned e‑marketplace, underscores the tough nature of the e‑commerce industry, which demands scale and rapid growth.
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Top court upholds ‘Big Joke’ dismissal order
Read more: Top court upholds ‘Big Joke’ dismissal orderThe Supreme Administrative Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by former deputy national police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, seeking to overturn an order dismissing him from the police force. The court ruled that the order was lawful.
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Understanding Thailand’s 40 reserved occupations exclusively for Thai nationals
Read more: Understanding Thailand’s 40 reserved occupations exclusively for Thai nationalsAlthough Thailand is relatively open in allowing foreigners to work through legal work visas, the law still restricts certain occupations exclusively for Thai nationals. Foreigners who do not receive specific exemptions are prohibited from engaging in these professions or roles.
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Mpox cases in Thailand have risen since May
Read more: Mpox cases in Thailand have risen since MayMpox cases have risen in Thailand since May and most patients with serious symptoms have HIV, according to the Department of Disease Control.
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Thai army ready to prosecute Cambodian ‘trespassers’
Read more: Thai army ready to prosecute Cambodian ‘trespassers’The Royal Thai Army has warned Cambodian people who trespass into Thai territory or destroy warning signs erected near the border at Ban Nong Chan in Sa Kaeo province that they would be prosecuted under Thai law, according to a spokesperson for the First Army Region.
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Hong Kong court orders Foodpanda to pay B5.4m to rider injured in storm
Read more: Hong Kong court orders Foodpanda to pay B5.4m to rider injured in stormA Hong Kong court has ordered on-demand food delivery platform Foodpanda to pay more than HK$1.3 million (5.4 million baht) in compensation to a worker who injured himself during a tropical storm five years ago, ruling that the company failed to ensure the employee’s safety in extreme weather.
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Condo launches in Q2 hit 15-year low
Read more: Condo launches in Q2 hit 15-year lowThe number of new condo launches in the second quarter of 2025 dropped to the lowest level in 15 years, reflecting developers’ caution about fresh investments amid miserable market conditions pressured by multiple factors.
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Strong fourth-quarter outlook for THAI
Read more: Strong fourth-quarter outlook for THAIThe fourth-quarter outlook for Thai Airways (THAI) remains strong, with a load factor of more than 80% driven by both foreign demand and Thai tourists opting for Asian countries, as China and Japan have remained popular destinations all year.
