The Latest Breaking News from Thailand

The Board of Investment (BoI) is stepping up efforts to encourage newly established Tesla Thailand to invest in the electric vehicle (EV) business, part of efforts to grow the local EV industry.

The dugong population in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea appears to be on the rise as indicated by the latest count this year, according to the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources.

Three former division commanders of the Immigration Bureau (IB) took bribes in exchange for approving applications for non-immigrant visas for at least 3,325 Chinese nationals who entered Thailand on a tourist visa, according to former politician and massage parlour tycoon Chuwit Kamolvisit.

Thailand's economic outlook remains positive for next year despite global headwinds, according to economists.

The economy remains firmly on a path towards economic recovery despite growing uncertainties from inflation, geopolitical risks and a potential global recession next year, the finance minister said on Wednesday.

Thailand's inflation rate slowed for a third straight month in November helped by a fall in food prices, especially for fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, meats and seasonings.

The weather seemed erratic and wasn't as it should be due to global warming. According to the Meteorological Department, Thailand entered the winter season at the end of October, however, rain clouds continued to spread across the country before the department verified that winter would arrive later than expected.

Advanced Info Service Plc (AIS), Thailand's biggest mobile operator by subscriber base, has joined hands with partners to launch an electronic waste blockchain system that allows users to track and trace e-waste through the recycling process and calculate carbon reduction scores.

Global multinational Huawei Technologies has joined hands with partners in the public and private sectors to enhance digital skills among Thais as the country is expected to face a shortfall of 500,000 people with advanced digital skills by 2030.

Tai Emery someday will be more than "the Carmen Electra or the Pamela Anderson in the fight world," but for now she'll enjoy it.

At least 150 ethnic Rohingya people are stranded at sea off Thailand after their boat broke down, activists said on Wednesday, adding that several may have died and urging authorities to rescue the survivors.