Thailand ready to host IMF–World Bank Group annual meetings in October
THAILAND is fully ready to host the 2026 annual meetings of International Monetary Fund-World Bank Group in October with this being the second time the country is hosting this event which is termed as the Olympics of finance and economics and expected to attract over 15,000 participants, PPTVHD36 said today (Sep. 4). Back in […]
Read MoreCovid cases rising in Thailand with 2026 total exceeding 94,000
COVID-19 cases are increasing Thailand with the total number of patients from Jan. 1 up to today, Aug. 28, reaching 94,402 with 14 deaths but it is the NB.1.8.1 variant which does not cause severe illness that is dominant, accounting for over 50.95% of cases, PPTVHD36 said. The Department of Disease Control said this […]
Read MoreHousing market recovers in H1 with transfers soaring 17.6%
THE HOUSING MARKET shook off a downturn in the first half of this year with transfers reaching 167,000 units, a 17.6% increase, driven by government measures, PPTVHD36 said today (Aug. 27). Sales of second-hand homes soared accounting for 63% of the total, reflecting a focus on value for money. At the same time […]
Read MoreForeign film shoots bring in over 4 billion baht in first half
By Thai Newsroom THE influx of foreign filmmakers to Thailand led to the country generating 4.025 billion baht in revenue during the first half of this year thus reinforcing Thailand’s position as a key destination for the global film industry. Ms. Ploytalay Laksmisangchan, deputy spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, said 302 foreign film […]
Read MoreThailand among 4 Asean countries not yet buying World Cup broadcasting rights
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THAILAND is currently among four out of a total of 11 Asean countries where the broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 have not yet been bought whilst the Thais may be more or less anticipating to view the world football tournament live and free as usual anyway. The […]
Read MoreGovt urged to negotiate price cut for FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasting rights
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON SPORTS today (May 21) suggested the government negotiate a reduction in the high cost of the FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasting rights for Thailand, compared to relatively low prices offered to China and India. The House Committee on Sports’ deputy chair Watcharapon Tomornsak called on the […]
Read MoreThai Q1 GDP growth beats forecasts, but 2026 outlook unchanged amid Middle East war
By Reuters and published by Yahoo!News THAILAND’S economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter of 2026, helped by higher exports, consumption and investment, official data showed on Monday (May 18), but the government has kept its outlook for the year unchanged as the war in the Middle East drags on. Southeast Asia’s […]
Read MoreThais assured to view World Cup 2026 live
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER Anutin Charnvirakul today (May 5) confirmed that the Thais will definitely view World Cup 2026 football games to be broadcast live from host countries in North America between next month and July. Anutin told reporters at Government House that the Bhumjaithai-led government will see to it that the […]
Read MoreCobra Gold 2026 unites four nations in amphibious warfare drill
TROOPS from four nations – Thailand, the United States, South Korea and Singapore – today (Feb. 26) engaged in an amphibious warfare drill at Haad Yao beach, Sattahip district, Chonburi province, as part of Cobra Gold military exercise running from Feb. 24 to March 6, Amarin TV said. Overseeing the drill were Adm. Pairoj […]
Read MoreMany tour packages sold out as Chinese flock to Thailand
SO MANY Chinese tourists are heading to Thailand for Lunar New Year holidays that many tour packages offered by travel agencies are completely sold out, PPTVHD36 quoted Chinese media as saying today (Feb. 17). Top Thai tourist destinations are currently packed with Chinese tourists but those who had not purchased a tour package in […]
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