January 5, 2026

National Bird Day Highlights Urgent Need for Bird Conservation

Old city: National Bird Day, observed annually on January 5th, serves as a crucial reminder of the need to protect bird species from the detrimental effects of human activities. Established in 1894 by Charles Amonzo Batcook, a school principal from Ol…

Government Announces Interest-Free Pawnshop Loans in January 2026

Bangkok: The government is extending financial support to citizens through a new initiative allowing individuals to pawn items at pawnshops with no interest for three months on loans up to 5,000 baht. This initiative will be available from January 1st…