25 dead in school bus fire in Thailand

A devastating fire tore through a Thai bus carrying 44 students and teachers on a school trip Tuesday, officials said, with up to 25 feared dead. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said there were fatalities and offered condolences to the victims' families. Transport minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said the number of fatalities was not

Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra indicted for royal defamation

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was indicted and arraigned Tuesday on a charge of defaming the country's monarchy in one of several court cases that have rattled Thai politics. He was granted bail. Thaksin is the unofficial power behind the party leading the government, Pheu Thai, despite being ousted from

Thailand’s ‘humanitarian corridor’ for Myanmar faces pushback

The Maung family is rebuilding their lives in a foreign land. A freshly painted signboard with a play on the word Revolution declares their small restaurant is open for business, and breakfast features traditional Myanmar mohinga—rice noodles and fish soup. Three years ago, the family of four was prospering in the

Thai trade fair in city from March 2

Thailand is going to organize a trade fair titled ‘Top Thai Brands 2023’ at the Jamuna Future Park during 2-5 March 2023, a press release said Monday A total of 50 Thai and Bangladeshi companies, which import Thai Products or acting as agent of Thai companies, will participate in the fair

Women’s Asia Cup: Bangladesh beat Thailand by 9 wickets

Bangladesh women's cricket team thrashed Thailand by nine wickets to kick off their Asia Cup defence in style Saturday at the academy ground of the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Opener Shamima Sultana was pivotal in effortless victory, smacking a scintillating 30 ball-49 runs knock which studded with 10 fours. Thanks to her

Potentials of the Chattagram-Ranong port connectivity

Bangladesh and Thailand are near neighbors, connected by the Bay of Bengal. The development of these maritime ties would benefit both countries in terms of trade, investment, and regional communications.  The two countries are in talks to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) to boost trade and investment. Bangladesh is geographically positioned