Thailand

Floods kill 8, tens of thousands evacuate in Malaysia, Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR — Flooding in northern Malaysia and southern Thailand has killed at least eight people and forced tens of…

5 days ago

Crane collapse in Thailand kills three, injures 10

BANGKOK — A crane collapsed at a construction site just outside Thailand's capital on Friday, killing three workers and injuring…

5 days ago

Thailand targets investment-led growth as PM plans for Trump era

Paetongtarn vows support for vital export sector amid trade concerns THAILAND is taking steps to attract more foreign investment to…

5 days ago

Thailand’s rice exports soar 20% in first 10 months

BANGKOK — Thailand's rice export soared 20 per cent year on year to 8.37 million tons in the first 10…

2 weeks ago

Thailand’s 3Q GDP rises 3%, full-year outlook improved

BANGKOK — Thailand’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by three per cent in the third quarter (3Q) of 2024, up…

2 weeks ago

Thai laws to be respected as six Malaysians remain in custody — Saifuddin

PASIR MAS — The public has been urged to respect Thailand’s laws and allow authorities to proceed with their investigation…

3 weeks ago

300,000 Malaysians expected to visit Thailand over Deepavali holiday

KOTA BHARU — Some 300,000 Malaysians are expected to visit Thailand during the Deepavali holiday season which started on Wednesday.…

1 month ago

Thailand cuts interest rate by 25 basis points in first drop in 4 years

ISTANBUL —  The Bank of Thailand lowered its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.25 per cent on…

2 months ago

Malaysia reaffirms strong ties with Thailand

VIENTIANE — Malaysia reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen bilateral relations with Thailand for mutual benefit, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri…

2 months ago

Viral pygmy hippo proves cash cow for Thai zoo

BANGKOK — An endangered baby pygmy hippo that shot to social media stardom in Thailand has become a lucrative source…

2 months ago

Thailand rolls out cash stimulus package to boost economy

BANGKOK — Thailand has launched the first phase of its cash stimulus package, worth over 145.55 billion baht (100 Baht…

2 months ago

Thai durian exports under cadmium scrutiny

BANGKOK — Thailand is investigating reports of cadmium contamination in durians exported to China and has so far found that…

2 months ago

PM Anwar congratulates new Thai counterpart Paetongtarn

KUALA LUMPUR — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today congratulated his new Thai counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who took her…

3 months ago