39+ min ago  (550+ words) The deadly collision between a freight train and a public bus at Bangkok's busy Asok-Makkasan intersection has intensified scrutiny of Thailand's rail safety system after investigators uncovered a series of alleged operational failures behind the disaster. The crash, which occurred…...

37+ min ago  (564+ words) A medical doctor at the forefront of this movement suggests that the growing participation in intense, data-driven sports is more than just a social media trend. It represents a deepening commitment to personal discipline." "Health is a new luxury. You…...

1+ hour, 13+ min ago  (402+ words) The Thai fashion house unveils contemporary haute couture pieces in a landmark exhibition celebrating 170 years of Franco'Thai diplomatic ties. In a major milestone for Thai fashion, luxury label Sirivannavari has made its debut at the prestigious Mus'e des Arts D'coratifs…...

1+ hour, 20+ min ago  (1311+ words) Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has floated a plan to attract Middle Eastern oil producers to invest in a strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) in Thailand, positioning the country as a regional oil distribution hub while strengthening long-term energy security. He also…...

4+ hour, 19+ min ago  (425+ words) TOA Paint (Thailand) Public Company Limited, or TOA, Thailand's leading company in paint, construction chemicals and building materials, has announced continued growth in its first-quarter 2026 results despite the slowdown in the Thai economy. The company recorded total revenue of 5. 681 billion…...

2+ hour, 21+ min ago  (630+ words) Thailand's import of around 300 billion baht worth of gold in the first quarter helped push the country into a trade deficit for the first time in 14 quarters, the National Economic and Social Development Council said, as Goldman Sachs forecast that…...

1+ hour, 48+ min ago  (331+ words) UNESCO and the Equitable Education Fund (EEF) signed a new memorandum of understanding in Bangkok on Saturday (May 16, 2026) to strengthen regional cooperation on equitable education among ASEAN countries and partner countries under a two-year framework. The cooperation aims to tackle…...

2+ hour, 9+ min ago  (542+ words) Bangkok tells USTR that Thai supply chains are entirely clean and refutes Washington's claims that industrial overproduction is skewing bilateral trade. A high-level Thai delegation has robustly defended the kingdom's trade practices during technical consultations with the Office of the…...

3+ hour, 54+ min ago  (940+ words) The State Railway of Thailand is preparing disciplinary action against a train driver involved in a collision with a public bus after a preliminary test found cannabis and methamphetamine in his system, while the agency admitted that narcotics screening for…...

3+ hour, 11+ min ago  (862+ words) Two earthquakes near Myanmar's southern coast on Monday morning sent tremors through high-rise buildings in parts of Thailand, renewing attention on the Sagaing Fault, a major active fault line that runs through Myanmar and extends towards the Andaman Sea. The…...