BMTA to replace fleet with EVs

The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) will replace its natural gas-powered (NGV) buses with electric-powered (EV) air-conditioned buses, with the first batch of 500 EV buses set for delivery this…

Handful of charges for BMW driver

Smitthiphat Leenawarat, a BMW driver suspected of being involved in a traffic collision in Pathum Thani on Wednesday, has been charged by police over the incident.

Casino bill hits hard wall

The fate of the casino-entertainment complex bill hangs in the balance after the Pheu Thai-led government backed away from its bid to push the bill through parliament in a hurry…

Anutin hails Pheu Thai connection

Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed talk of a rift with Pheu Thai, reaffirming close ties and continued cooperation with the ruling party.

Pattaya Police Arrest Couple for Public Indecency Video

Chinese Duo Allegedly Claim Unawareness of Legality in Thailand PATTAYA – A Chinese couple caught filming themselves having sex on a sidewalk in this tourist town claimed they had done…

Police officer shot dead, car set on fire in Narathiwat

NARATHIWAT: A police officer was shot dead and his car set on fire in Sungai Padi district of this strife-torn southern province on Wednesday night, followed by a bomb blast…

American charged with royal insult granted bail

American academic Paul Chambers has been granted bail while he awaits trial on a charge of royal defamation, but he still faces the threat of having his visa to stay…

Thailand seeks Myanmar’s aid on toxic river

Thai authorities are awaiting a response from Myanmar about potential cooperation in tackling toxic contamination affecting the Kok River, a water source for downstream communities in Chiang Mai.

Student Loan Fund to deduct more from some debtors

The Student Loan Fund (SLF) will begin deducting an additional 3,000 baht per month from the salaries of borrowers with overdue repayments, according to Nanthawan Wongkhachornjit, the fund’s manager.