Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is planning to stimulate the local economy by encouraging some tourist attractions to open until midnight.
Authorities and regulators are stepping up efforts to prevent financial fraud, especially online scams, with measures ranging from plugging legal loopholes to the use of advanced technology.
The expansion of facilities to handle an increasing number of air passengers at international and domestic airports nationwide is being sped up, says the government.
The government is still pressing ahead with its vaccine drive despite Covid-19's pending downgrade in status to "communicable disease under surveillance" from Sunday.
The weak baht could benefit the tourism industry as foreign purchasing power gains value, though it might not be enough to offset high airfares.
Cross-border trade between Thailand and neighbouring countries is thriving, thanks in part to expanded infrastructure connectivity.
Rain has brought down part of the wall in Chaing Mai, with more expected across the country as a powerful typhoon approaches Vietnam.
A restoration project at Mrigadayavan Palace in Cha-am unveils the grounds' early glory.
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The government will on Oct 1 lift the state of emergency imposed to cope with the coronavirus pandemic and end the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration.
A Myanmar model who took refuge in Thailand after speaking out against the military coup in her homeland has been denied entry after a trip abroad and detained at Suvarnabhumi airport.
Cash donations at the Erawan shrine at Ratchaprasong intersection have reached 1.8 billion baht this year, with about 100 million baht being given to over 50 hospitals in need.
Chalermchai Kositpipat, one of Thailand's most popular contemporary artists, has put down his tools and brushes for good in a low-profile decision known only to close friends until now.
