The Latest Breaking News from Thailand

Air pollution in Bangkok and neighbouring Thai provinces spiked past safe levels on Thursday, prompting authorities to urge people to stay indoors and avoid strenuous outdoor activity.

Shake Shack (finally) confirmed its opening at CentralWorld in March yesterday through its social media channels. Last May, the American burger fast-casual chain first announced its planned arrival in Thailand, complete with a logo of an elephant holding a burger with its trunk.

Thailand's ranking on a democracy index has improved more than any other country in the world over the past year, even as other nations in Asia have seen their scores fall.

Fifty-two out of 76 provinces across Thailand, including Bangkok and its suburbs, were found with harmful levels of PM2.5 dust above the safe limit of 50 microgrammes per cubic metre (mcg/m3), on Thursday morning, the Pollution Control Department (PCD) said.

A projection suggests the metaverse could contribute US$11-21 billion per year to the Thai economy by 2035, according to research conducted by London-based consultancy Deloitte.

K-pop sensation Stray Kids head to town this week for their concert "Stray Kids 2ND World Tour Maniac", while Disney+ Hotstar Thailand might just boost its subscriber count with release of the BTS-related documentary J-Hope In The Box.

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) plans to invite political party leaders to debate Thailand's economic challenges and their solutions as the country gears up for a new general election.

SCG Chemicals Plc (SCGC) is preparing to jointly develop a bio-based ethylene factory in Thailand to produce plastic materials made from plants, as part of efforts to focus more on eco-friendly manufacturing.

The Digital Government Development Agency (DGA) is targeting the E-Government Development Index (EGDI) ranking for Thailand reaching 40th globally by 2027, up from 53rd at present, with data-driven platforms supporting the government's smart nation and smart life schemes.

Jaspal Co, a Thai fashion and lifestyle retailer, is getting closer to its ambitious plan to become a regional company after recently being awarded a licence to distribute and market Diesel, a renowned Italian fashion brand, in Thailand and Vietnam.

SET-listed WHA Corporation, the country's largest developer of built-to-suit logistics facilities, is targeting revenue of 100 billion baht from 2023 to 2027, alongside 68.5 billion baht in investments.