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4am pubs to impose drunk driver curbs

09. December 2023

The National Alcohol Beverage Policy Committee has ordered pubs and restaurants opening until 4am from Dec 15 to open sobering-up areas and prevent drunk customers from driving. Les mer >>>

Abhisit quits Democrats at stormy leadership meeting

09. December 2023

Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva quit the Democrat Party on Saturday during a tumultuous meeting in which veteran MP Chalermchai Sri-on was chosen as its new leader after running unopposed. Les mer >>>

Private hospitals urged to cap prices

08. December 2023

The Internal Trade Department is asking for coordination from private hospitals to help cap drug prices and medical service charges in a bid to reduce the cost of living. Les mer >>>

Google, officials team up on cloud

08. December 2023

Thailand is partnering with Google to facilitate governmental agencies using public cloud providers as part of the country's cloud-first policy. Les mer >>>

Cruise operators wary of price hike

08. December 2023

Chao Phraya cruise operators are not raising their prices for the high season because of sluggish tourism growth amid fierce competition. Les mer >>>

State wants to cap 2024 power tariff

08. December 2023

Energy authorities are working to cap next year's power tariff at 4.1 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) as suggested by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who disagrees with an earlier proposal to increase the rate to 4.68 baht per unit, says Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga. Les mer >>>

Daily minimum wage to rise by 2.4%

08. December 2023

The daily minimum wage for Thai workers nationwide is set to rise from Jan 1, 2024 -- and the new rates will vary from province to province, ranging from 330 to 370 baht, according to the labour ministry. Les mer >>>