On April 28th, 100฿ Durians Phenomenon Sold Out in a Matter of Seconds on ‘PimryPie’TikTok Live.
On April 28, a TikTok Live session hosted by influencer PimryPie sold 100‑baht (≈$2.70) durians within seconds, marking a viral e‑commerce moment in Thailand. The flash sale highlighted the power of short‑form video platforms to drive instant demand for fresh produce. Over 1,000 units were purchased before the livestream ended, prompting retailers to consider similar real‑time sales models. The event also sparked discussions about supply chain agility and digital marketing for perishable goods.
Couple Charged over Bomb Scare on Krabi-Bangkok Flight #thaipbsworld
Thai police have charged a married couple after a bomb scare disrupted a domestic flight from Krabi to Bangkok, prompting a temporary grounding of the aircraft. A passenger reported a suspicious package in the cabin, leading crew to halt the flight,...
Plastic Plastic: Defining Thai Indie-Pop
The video profiles Plastic Plastic, a Thai indie‑pop duo consisting of members ปกป้อง and ต้องตาจิตดี, who have built a niche by pairing breezy melodies with bilingual lyrics. Their moniker, taken from a childhood plastic toy, signals a deliberately light‑hearted, accessible...
Walk-A-Tif: Lumpini Park, Where Fitness Meets Social Life
Bangkok’s Lumpini Park, once famed as the city’s green lung, is now a vibrant “third place” where fitness, food and social life intersect. The 57‑hectare park, managed by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, celebrates its centennial with a six‑day festival, but...
Thailand Unveils Plan to Boost Growthamid Regional Slowdown
Thailand unveiled a new growth plan at the IMF spring meetings, aiming to lift its 2026 GDP forecast from a projected 1.5%—the lowest in ASEAN—to above 3% through a "four T’s" framework: target, transition, transform, together. Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith outlined...
This Week with Thai PBS World | 17th April 2026
This week’s Thai PBS World episode recapped the bustling Songkran festivities across Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai, highlighted a new outdoor art exhibition in Lumpini Park, and shifted focus to Thailand’s deteriorating economic outlook amid the Middle‑East war and an impending...
What’s the Safest Way to Ride a Motorcycle in Thailand? #thaipbsworld
The video explains the safest way to ride a motorcycle in Thailand, emphasizing local traffic conventions and legal requirements for riders and passengers. Thailand drives on the left, a legacy of British engineering, and the law limits motorcycles to two occupants....
What Really Drives Electricity Prices in Thailand? #energycrisis #ThailandNews #ThaiPBSWorld
The video breaks down Thailand’s electricity bill into four components: a base tariff covering generation, transmission and distribution; a fuel tariff (FT) that fluctuates with global energy prices; monthly service fees; and value‑added tax. The base tariff is reviewed every...
What Level of UV Radiation Is Dangerous? #thaiweather
The video highlights Thailand’s current UV index of 11, which the World Health Organization classifies as extreme and potentially life‑threatening. It warns viewers that such levels occur during midday and can pose serious health risks if proper precautions are ignored. Key...
Thailand Cuts 2026 Tourism Outlook in Light of Middle East Tensions #thailandtravel
Thailand’s Tourism Authority has trimmed its 2026 international‑arrival forecast from 36.7 million to a range of 30‑34 million, citing heightened geopolitical risk from Middle East tensions and soaring oil prices. The downgrade reflects a broader slowdown in long‑haul markets and rising aviation...
This Week with Thai PBS World | 10th April 2026
The Thai PBS World episode highlighted a sharp downgrade of Thailand’s 2026 tourism outlook as geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East and rising fuel prices bite into visitor numbers, while Prime Minister Anutin presented his new policy agenda to parliament. The...
How Mid-East Tensions Affect Thai Tourism and Hotel Occupancy Rate
The interview focuses on how the escalating Middle‑East conflict, combined with regional air‑pollution and rising fuel costs, is reshaping Thailand’s tourism performance and hotel occupancy in 2026. Industry officials say airlines that route through the Gulf account for roughly half of...
\We Have a Look at How Much Do Thai MPs Earn and What Benefit They Get?
The video breaks down compensation packages for Thailand’s members of parliament, detailing statutory salary, allowances, and ancillary perks. Under Constitution section 163, an MP receives a base salary of 113,560 baht per month—712,300 baht as basic pay and 42,330 baht as...
Thailand Still Has Military Conscription? #thaimilitary #thaipolitics #ThailandNews #ThaiPBSWorld
Thailand’s annual military draft re‑opens each April, compelling every 20‑year‑old male citizen to participate in a lottery that determines two years of service. The process, rooted in the 1954 Act on Military Service, issues a red card for conscription and...
From Roads to Rivers - Fuel Price Rises Hit Commuters Hard #thaipbsworld
The video highlights how recent fuel price hikes are straining commuters in Thailand, especially those who rely on riverboats as their primary mode of transport. As gasoline and diesel become more expensive, both boat and road transport operators are forced...