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Motorists enjoy toll-free travel as Thailand waives fees on three major expressways for Constitution Day. PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s Expressway Authority (EXAT) is offering motorists a cost-free commute today, waiving toll fees across three major expressways in celebration of Constitution Day. The toll-free period runs for 24 hours, from 00:01 to 24:00 on December 10, covering 63 toll booths across: Chalerm Maha Nakhon Expressway (Stage 1) – 21 toll plazas Si Rat Expressway (Stage 2) – 32 toll plazas Udon Ratthaya Expressway (Bang Pa-in – Pak Kret) – 10 toll plazasThe move aligns with government policy under the amended concession…
Unprecedented gold prices and a surge in retail sales may push revenue at Thailand’s largest gold trading house to a record 5 trillion baht ($156 billion) this year, according to Hua Seng Heng chief executive officer Tanarat Pasawongse. That amount would be bigger than even the government’s fiscal 2026 spending plan of about 3.8 trillion baht, testimony to the sheer number of residents in the Southeast Asian nation embracing the precious metal as a store of wealth amid low interest rates and a lackluster stock market. Heightened geopolitical risks and uncertainty over where Thailand’s economy may be headed in light…
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / November 13, 2025 / The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, proudly announces the “THAI SELECT FESTIVAL”, a special event celebrating the excellence of Thai cuisine and the Thai SELECT certification mark in the western United States. Key Visual Thai Select The festival aims to advance Thailand’s Soft Power in gastronomy on the global stage through creative storytelling that blends food, culture, and art – presenting the warmth and authenticity of Thai culinary heritage to an international audience. Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi will graciously…
But the Anutin administration has shown signs of being somewhat at odds with Washington, following the suspension of the ceasefire agreement.Last month, the US Trade Representative paused negotiations with Thailand under the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement, saying discussions would resume “once the Thai side commits to complying with the joint statement”.It prompted a rebuke from Thailand’s foreign ministry. “Security and safety issues … must be considered separate from trade issues,” said its spokesman Nikorndej Balankura on Nov 15.Bangkok may have been expecting a more sympathetic Washington, given the long history of Thai-US cooperation, argued Paul Chambers, a visiting fellow…
On this date in history:In 1845, the Congress of the Republic of Texas agreed to annexation by the United States.In 1865, the last Confederate holdouts formally surrendered in the Oklahoma Territory.In 1894, the International Olympic Committee was founded in Paris.File Photo by David Silpa/UPIGen. Stanley McChrystal inspects a guard of honor during ceremony at an aviation base for Afghan National Army in Herat, Afghanistan, on March 25, 2010. On June 23, 2010, McChrystal resigned as commander of U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan after he and senior aides made disparaging remarks in a magazine interview about administration officials. File Photo…
MONGKOL BOREY, Cambodia — Heavy combat between Thailand and Cambodia entered a second week on Monday, with Phnom Penh claiming that Thai bombing is hitting deeper into its territory, coming close to shelters for people who had already fled dangerous areas along the border.According to Cambodia’s defense and information ministries, shortly after 10 a.m. local time on Monday, Thai F-16 fighter jets dropped two bombs near camps for displaced people in the Chong Kal district in the Oddar Meanchey province and the Srei Snam district in the Siem Reap province.The bombing in Srei Snam, located more than 70 kilometers (43…
The Bangkok Post reported on Saturday December 13, that Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Ministry is now pressing ahead with plans to roll out two tourism stimulus initiatives. This could happen despite the dissolution of the House of Representatives on Friday and the resignation of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul‘s government. While the Ministry of tourism estimates that policy momentum remains intact, tourism operators say their immediate priorities lie elsewhere than another financial stimulus package. Professionals look at quick rebuilding of flood-hit destinations and at ensuring stability along the Thai-Cambodian border. However, tourism and Sports Minister Artthakorn Sirilatthayakorn said the ministry continues…
Thai Government Calls for Shift to Plant-Rich Diets as Sales of Meat Alternatives Spike HomeAlt ProteinThai Government Calls for Shift to Plant-Rich Diets as Sales of Meat Alternatives Spike
When you grab takeout from your favorite Thai restaurant, the bag may come with some wooden chopsticks tucked inside, no matter what you’ve ordered. This might lead you to think that most Thai dishes are commonly eaten with chopsticks, but according to Adipong “Boyd” Anantawut, manager of SaiTong Thai in New York City, that’s a widespread misconception. In an exclusive interview, the expert explained which utensils typically belong with which traditional Thai dishes.”In Thailand, most dishes are traditionally enjoyed with a spoon and fork, while chopsticks are used only for specific noodle dishes,” Anantawut said. The manager named noodle soups,…
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