Tourism · EconomyPattaya Beach Gears Up for Three Free Music Weekends This March
Enjoy three free music weekends on Pattaya Beach 6-21 March. Access stage maps, traffic detours, hotel deals and expat travel tips—plan your visit today!
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National News · EconomyCommuters Brace for Weeks of Delays After Fire Halts Rama II Overpass Cleanup
Night closures on Rama II Road will last for weeks after a fire halted overpass work. Learn how Bangkok–Samut Sakhon commuters can file quick insurance claims and plan longer trips.
Tourism · EconomyMild February Mornings at Jomtien Beach Boost Tourism and Lower Electricity Bills
Cool February mornings at Pattaya’s Jomtien Beach are drawing joggers, filling hotel rooms and trimming locals’ power bills—see the full forecast and tips.
National News · EconomyPedestrians at Risk in Bangkok: Zebra Crossings Ignored, Upgrades Planned
Drivers ignore 92% of Bangkok zebra crossings, causing hundreds of accidents yearly. Learn about planned upgrades, higher fines & how to report hazards.
Economy · National NewsBangkok Gold Shops Given 14-Day Security Deadline as Insurers Raise Premiums
Gold shops in Bangkok’s red zones have 14 days to meet tough new security rules or face 30–50% higher insurance premiums and stricter mall checks, police warn residents.
Tech · EconomyGWM Retires ORA Good Cat to Launch 5 New EVs and 100+ Thai Service Hubs
GWM is retiring the ORA Good Cat in Thailand to make room for five new EVs and 100+ service centres nationwide—see how the move benefits Thai drivers today.
Politics · EconomyThai Army Dismisses Coup Rumor, Warns of ฿200k Misinformation Fine
Thai Army vows neutrality ahead of Feb 8 election, quashing coup rumours. Forwarding the fake audio could cost up to ฿200k under Thailand’s Computer Crime Act.
Politics · EconomyUnited Thai Nation Party’s Plan Could Slash Fuel, Cap Power and Fund Welfare
UTN pledges to slash Thai pump prices by ฿25 per litre, cap electricity at ฿3.30/unit and levy big firms 10% for welfare. See how the plan could cut your monthly bills.
National News · EconomyRama II Sinkhole Stalls Commuters, Drains Water Supply in Samut Sakhon
A Rama II Road sinkhole in Samut Sakhon diverts traffic, leaves taps dry. See refill locations, detour routes and insurance-claim steps for affected motorists.