Thai massage recognized by UNESCO
Thai massage or “nuad Thai”, which has already gained global recognition, has now been added to UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage…
High production costs remain obstacle to degradable non-plastic bags
Starting January 1st, 43 shopping malls and convenience stores in Thailand will cease the use of single-use plastic bags, in…
Mezut Ozil condemns Muslim silence over Uighurs
Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil, a German footballer of Turkish origin, on Friday expressed support for Uighurs in Xinjiang and criticised Muslim…
Samut Sakhon sprays water to control PM2.5 airborne dust
The Samut Sakhon provincial administration started using four water spraying machines to reduce PM2.5 dust particles in the air along…
Forest Department chief to testify to House anti-graft committee on Pareena’s land controversy
The House Anti-Corruption Committee has summoned Royal Forest Department director-general Atthapol Charoenchansa to testify on December 18th about its handling…
PM’s motto for National Children’s Day
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has announced his motto for Thailand’s National Children’s Day on January 11th. His motto is “Thai…
12-year old “Milk” wins world drone racing championship again
12-year old Wanraya “Milk” Wannapong from Thailand has won the 2019 FAI World Drone Racing Championship Grand Final (women’s division)…
PM urges people to visit the Walking Streets on Silom and Yaowaraj
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is urging everyone to visit the pedestrianized Walking Streets created on Silom, Yaowaraj and Khao Sarn…
Premchai granted bail, but must wear EM ankle bracelet
The Supreme Court has granted bail to Italian-Thai Development boss Premchai Karnasuta and two fellow defendants, but ordered them to…
Traditional Thai massage get UNESCO heritage status
At Bangkok’s Reclining Buddha temple, Krairath Chantrasri says he is a proud custodian of an ancient skill — the body-folding,…