BANGKOK, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai is leading a delegation to Saudi Arabia – aimed at boosting bilateral ties and promote cooperation on politics, economic, trade and investment.In a statement, Thai Foreign Ministr…
No more report on opinion poll results allowed until after Bangkok local elections
Opinion pollsters and the media are barred from disclosing opinion poll results related to Bangkok’s gubernatorial and council elections from now until the actual polls close at 5 pm on May 22nd, according to Samran Tanpanich, head of the Bangkok Elect…
Former FTI chair joins Thai Sang Thai party as economic team leader
Former chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) Supant Mongkolsuthree has been appointed head of the Thai Sang Thai party’s economic team.Chairwoman of the party, Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, welcomed Supant into the party today (Monday) and…
Saudi Arabia to sell fertiliser to Thailand
Saudi Arabia has responded positively to Thailand’s request to buy fertiliser from the desert kingdom, to ease the shortage in the country, said Sanan Angubolkul, chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade, today (Monday).Sanan and…
No closure of class or school in Thailand if COVID-19 infection is detected
The Department of Health has clarified that no class or school will be shut down if a student, teacher or member of school staff is found to be infected with COVID-19 or if a high-risk person is exposed to an infected individual, according to the depar…
Safety at a price: Why compulsory car seat use is controversial in Thailand
For decades now, Thai parents have been letting their children ride in cars without a car seat, and sometimes even without a belt. The practice – which also applies to school buses – is so prevalent that people fail to realize the danger involved.Howev…