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Election Commission sets Feb 8 as general election date
Read more: Election Commission sets Feb 8 as general election dateThe Election Commission (EC) has officially set the next general election on Feb 8, following the Royal Decree dissolving the House of Representatives that took effect last week.
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Furr-ever friends
Read more: Furr-ever friendsThailand has officially elevated its native felines to national status. In a move reflecting both cultural pride and a booming pet economy, the cabinet on Nov 18 approved the designation of “Thai cat” as the country’s national symbol in the pet category.
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E-ticketing coming to six Thai marine parks in October
Read more: E-ticketing coming to six Thai marine parks in OctoberE-ticketing will be introduced at six Thai marine national parks from mid-October, allowing visitors to book and pay for admission online, according to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).
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Diplomats survey border clash damage in Si Sa Ket
Read more: Diplomats survey border clash damage in Si Sa KetForeign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa led a delegation of diplomats from 33 countries to Si Sa Ket province on Saturday to inspect areas damaged by recent border clashes and survey sites allegedly mined by Cambodian forces.
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Influencer gets bill shock at Bangkok street food shrine
Read more: Influencer gets bill shock at Bangkok street food shrineA London-based Thai influencer has gone viral with a complaint about a high extra charge that was not on the menu at Bangkok’s most famous street-food restaurant, the Michelin-starred Raan Jay Fai.
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End of tariff uncertainty unlocks SET
Read more: End of tariff uncertainty unlocks SETJuly was an unusual month for Thai equities as the low point of the month for the SET index occurred on the first day and the high point on the last day, with a wide trading range between 1,086.56 and 1,251.16 points.
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Probe into temple funds intensifies
Read more: Probe into temple funds intensifiesAuthorities are intensifying an investigation into Wat Phrabat Namphu amid allegations of large-scale corruption, focusing on the temple’s affiliated foundation as a potential “loophole” for embezzlement.
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Fresh hope for clean energy targets
Read more: Fresh hope for clean energy targetsThe new deadline for implementation of the much-delayed power development plan (PDP) offers a blueprint for Thailand to align with its clean energy goals.
