Ekkamai/Phrakanong NewsCovering Local News from Ekkamai/Phrakanong Area
The Elephant & Castle Pub Bangkok: A Fusion of Tradition and Thai Charm
In the heart of bustling Bangkok, a new haven for wetting one's whistle has emerged, blending the quintessential charm of a traditional English pub...
Buyers of Ashton Asok condominium project to receive refunds after construction permit revoked
The Foundation for Consumers has declared that buyers of the Ashton Asok condominium project are entitled to receive refunds following a ruling by the...
Viral Image of Donated Japanese Train Surrounded by Garbage Sparks Cleanup Efforts in Bangkok
A viral image of a donated Japanese KIHA 183 train in Thailand surrounded by piles of garbage has caught global attention. The picture was...
Bangkok NewsNews from across Bangkok
Thai zoo marks Moo Deng’s first birthday with family event
On July 10, 2025, Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi Province celebrated the first birthday of Moo Deng, a young pygmy hippopotamus who has...
Bangkok unveils 47km canal walkway for safer commuting
On July 7, 2025, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) introduced a newly extended 47.5-kilometre pedestrian and cycling path along the Saen Saeb Canal, aiming...
Business
New Thai Central Bank Chief Backs Deep Rate Cuts
Vitai Ratanakorn, the incoming governor of the Bank of Thailand, has signaled a policy shift toward more aggressive monetary easing as he prepares to...
Anwar Criticizes Tariffs at ASEAN Diplomatic Summit
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sharply criticized the use of trade tariffs as geopolitical tools during the opening of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’...
Thailand Seeks Trade Deal to Avert US Tariffs
Thailand is offering substantial trade concessions to the United States in a bid to avoid a 36 percent tariff on its exports, part of...
Arts & Culture
Thailand hosts 279 foreign film shoots in early 2025
Thailand welcomed 279 international film productions between January and June 2025, generating direct revenues of 2.866 billion baht from spending on production services, transport,...
Thailand eyes creative sector boost with new investment measures
BANGKOK — Thai authorities are advancing plans to strengthen the country’s creative industries through targeted investment incentives and long-term policy development. A recent high-level...
Thailand to host Tomorrowland debut in 2026
Thailand will host the globally acclaimed electronic music festival Tomorrowland for the first time in 2026, with the event set to take place in...
Drive & Ride
Thai Car Market Faces Decline Amid Closures and Brand Shifts
A mix of internal economic challenges, shifting consumer preferences, and geopolitical risks are reshaping Thailand’s auto industry outlook. The Kasikorn Research Centre projects that...
Thailand Revises EV Promotion Rules to Curb Market Oversupply
The Thai government is moving to adjust its electric vehicle (EV) promotion policies in response to a growing risk of market oversupply that could...
Neta faces subsidy repayment over unmet EV targets
Electric vehicle manufacturer Neta Auto Thailand may be required to return over 2 billion baht in government subsidies after failing to meet the conditions...
Travel
Khlong Naka Wildlife Sanctuary Develops Eco-Tourism Trail in Ranong
Between June 27 and June 29, 2025, Thailand’s Khlong Naka Wildlife Sanctuary in Ranong Province began developing a new eco-tourism trail as part of...
Coastal Road Enhancement Unveiled in Nakhon Si Thammarat
Nakhon Si Thammarat Unveils Enhanced Coastal Route for Tourists
On June 12, 2025, the Department of Rural Roads (DRR) officially announced the completion of significant...
Horseback Tours Debut in Nan’s Mountainous Old Town
For the first time, horseback riding tours are being offered in Nan Province, allowing visitors to explore the old city, scenic Road No. 3,...
Education
Funding pressure grows as student numbers decline
Thailand's small public schools face mounting financial and operational challenges as student enrolments continue to fall, prompting the Office of the Basic Education Commission...
Five Thai Universities Ranked in Global Top 100
The 2025 THE Impact Rankings assessed 2,526 universities from 130 countries, evaluating their performance against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The results...
Thailand Tightens Student Visa Rules for Short-Term Courses
On May 14, 2025, the Thai government introduced new regulations to address the misuse of student visas by foreign nationals enrolling in short-term educational...
Property
Developers’ Profits Hit 10-Year Low Amid Weak Demand
The first-quarter net profits of 10 publicly listed residential property developers in Thailand dropped to 3.56 billion baht in Q1 2025, marking the lowest...
Thai real estate sector calls for windfall tax on land
Thailand’s real estate sector has called on the government to accelerate investment in large-scale infrastructure projects and introduce a windfall tax on land near...
Bangkok condo market shaken by recent earthquake
The earthquake that struck Bangkok on Friday has sparked renewed concerns about the structural integrity of high-rise buildings, unsettling prospective buyers and dampening the...