UNBELIEVABLE: 12 - Caught on Camera

King grants royal patronage to injured, deceased monks from Mukdahan crash

His Majesty the King has graciously placed the injured and deceased victims of a pickup truck crash involving a group of monks in Mukdahan province under royal patronage.

Bangkok Post · Jul 3

Thailand: Viral Video Shows 11-Year-Old Boy Crashing Pickup Truck Into Buddhist Monks' Procession, Killing 9

Nine monks died and several others were injured after authorities say an 11-year-old drove the vehicle into a pilgrimage.

International Business Times UK · Jul 3

Religious proverb of the day from Thailand: "Paste gold leaf onto the back of a Buddha statue" inspires us to do good when no one is watching

The ultimate act of goodness is doing something noble when no one is watching. Such kind works done in shadows do not cry for attention, for reward. And this timeless Thai saying invokes a religious image as it refers to the act of pasting gold leaf onto the back of…

The Times of India · Jul 2

Industry panel to discuss 'missing link' rail scheme

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has announced the establishment of a new panel to collaborate with the government on the long-discussed "missing link" railway project, a strategic transport line connecting Chumphon on the Gulf of Thailand with Ranong on the Andaman coast.

Bangkok Post · Jul 1

No place for illegal resorts

The renewed campaign against illegal resorts built on public beaches and protected forests is a welcome sign that authorities are taking conservation more seriously.

Bangkok Post · Jul 1

Thailand courts Europeans fleeing heat

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) wants to capitalise on the relatively cool rainy season by rolling out campaigns with airlines and tour operators to promote discounted holidays for those seeking to escape the heatwave in Europe.

Bangkok Post · Jul 1

The heart of Japan

Japan is a favourite country to visit for many Thais. On top of its friendly people, flavourful food and good transportation, what we love about this country is being able to enjoy its beautiful natural scenery in cool and comfortable weather. I got to experience all of this during my…

Bangkok Post · Jul 1

Tourism task force to help spur economy

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is setting up a tourism policy task force to accelerate tourism-led economic stimulus measures in the second half of the year, according to minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul.

Bangkok Post · Jul 1

'Angry': woman's run-in with Thai teen's alleged killer

A Thai woman has reported a run-in with an angry Australian man, who was later accused of murdering a teenage girl whose body was found in a suitcase.

AAP · Jul 1

Europeans steer clear amid heatwave

Europe's most severe heatwave has yet to trigger a surge in tourists to Thailand, with Phuket hotels slashing low-season rates by 70-80% compared with the high season as surging airfares continue to deter both domestic and foreign visitors.

Bangkok Post · Jun 30