First step taken to legalise casinos
Thailand has taken its first step towards legalising casinos, as the government looks to attract high-spending tourists to support the economy while also checking revenue leakage from illegal gambling.
Women send message of determination
Prominent women have shared empowering stories, inspirational messages and career experiences during the Bangkok Post Women Vision Forum 2024, encouraging all people to overcome challenges with strong mindsets and determination.
Tesla tosses out the assembly line
Tesla Inc has a plan to fend off cheaper competition from China with a $25,000 electric car. But first it has to overhaul a 100-year-old manufacturing process pioneered by Henry Ford.
Foreign minister to address visa issue in Japan
Foreign Minister Panpree Bahiddha-Nukara will travel to Tokyo in the hope of persuading the Japanese government to maintain its visa-free policy for Thailand amid a jump in the number of overstaying Thai visitors.
Lawyer files major police bribery complaint
Crusading lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd on Thursday presented the police with evidence of what he says is large-scale bribery from online gambling business that involves many officers.
China agrees to supply ship instead of sub to navy
The Chinese government has agreed in principle to supply either two patrol vessels or a frigate to the Thai navy instead of a submarine, according to a navy source.
Yellow Line service suspended after parts fall onto street
Service on the Metropolitan Rapid Transit (MRT) Yellow Line was suspended from Thursday morning until midnight after some parts fell from the track in an accident that damaged several vehicles, with no injuries reported.
Making sense of the uptick for Bitcoin
Before this year, investors predicted the prices of cryptocurrencies could surge in 2024 because of the Bitcoin halving, an event that rewards mining that occurs every four years, as well as the likelihood of interest rate cuts, which benefit most asset classes.
Flu, dengue fever pose risk
The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has warned people about the threats of contracting influenza and dengue fever this year, even as the threat of getting Covid-19 lingers. The department on Wednesday released its report on communicable diseases.
Association calls for urgent infrastructure development
The Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (Fetta) is preparing to submit a white paper to the government requesting urgent supply development as a surge in demand burdens existing infrastructure.