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Singapore maintains 2023 growth forecast amid global economic risks
Singapore‘s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has announced that it is maintaining its growth forecast for 2023 at 0.5% to 2.5%, with growth expected to be around the mid-point of this range. This comes as the economy experienced a 0.4% year-on-year growth between January and March, primarily due to the manufacturing, wholesale trade, and finance and insurance sectors. The…
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Melissa Caddick’s death mystery unsolved, coroner rules
The mysterious case of conwoman Melissa Caddick, who vanished from her luxurious eastern Sydney home in November 2020, has captivated Australia. Her partially decomposed foot washed up on a beach months later, sparking numerous theories about her fate. Despite a long-running inquest, a coroner ruled on Thursday that the exact circumstances of her death would remain unknown. Melissa Caddick’s life…
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Baht volatility looms amid political risk and new government formation
Kasikornbank (KBank) has warned investors that the formation of a new government and political risk may result in increased baht volatility over the next month. The bank forecasts that the baht will fluctuate between 33.80-35.40 per US dollar during this period due to various internal and external factors. The primary determinant is the direction of the US Federal Reserve’s policy…
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Thailand on track for 10 million tourists despite low season
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) anticipates that by the end of this month, Thailand will have welcomed 10 million foreign tourists, with at least 2 million visitors per month expected during the low season. TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn stated that Thailand has consistently recorded over 50,000 arrivals daily, indicating that the monthly minimum rate of 2 million visitors during…
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Krungsri Auto targets 1/3 EV lending market share amid 203% growth forecast
Krungsri Auto, a leading automotive finance company under the Bank of Ayudhya, is targeting a one-third market share in electric vehicle (EV) lending this year. The firm anticipates a 6% decline in new motorcycle sales, amounting to 1.7 million units, mainly due to a high base effect. Out of these, 30,000 units are expected to be electric motorcycles, an increase…
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Chinese hackers target US critical infrastructure in massive cyber-espionage campaign
Chinese hackers have been spying on a wide range of critical infrastructure organisations in the US, including telecommunications and transportation hubs, according to intelligence agencies and Microsoft. The espionage also targeted the US island territory of Guam, which houses strategically important American military bases. Analysts consider this one of the largest known Chinese cyber-espionage campaigns against American critical infrastructure. Microsoft’s…
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Residents in northern Thailand cash in on rare mushrooms as monsoon season begins
Residents in Phayao province in northern Thailand are reaping the benefits of collecting wild mushrooms known as Hed Torb or Hed Por at the start of the rainy season, after prices rose to 830 baht (US$24) per kilogram. Today, residents and villagers from the Thung Nong and Chiang Muan areas travelled to several forests in the area to take advantage…
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24-hour alcohol ban in key Patong areas during councillor election
A 24-hour alcohol ban is set to take place in key areas of Patong, Phuket, as local residents prepare to vote in a councillor election on June 11. Patong Municipality Election Director Wipa Chanthong confirmed the ban, which will be in effect throughout Patong Municipality Constituency 3 from 6pm on June 10 to 6pm on June 11. Constituency 3 is…
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UN urges Myanmar to allow life-saving aid after deadly Cyclone Mocha
The United Nations has urged Myanmar to allow life-saving aid to reach areas affected by the devastating Cyclone Mocha. UN rights chief Volker Turk called on the country’s military rulers to permit needs assessments and ensure access to essential aid and services. The cyclone brought torrential rain and 195km per hour winds to Myanmar and neighbouring Bangladesh on May 14,…
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Lottery winner accuses granddaughter of stealing jackpot tickets
A 93 year old lottery winner accused her granddaughter of stealing her winning lottery tickets worth 12 million baht. The accused woman denied all allegations. The alleged lottery winner, Jee Chaowangyen, filed a complaint with Nong Prue Police Station in the central province of Kanchanaburi that her granddaughter, 53 year old Saengthong Sri-atcha, stole two winning lottery tickets worth 12…
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Russia warns Kyiv of harsh response to future incursions after Belgorod attack
Russia has issued a stern warning to Kyiv, stating that it will retaliate “extremely” harshly to any future incursions, following a significant attack on Russian soil. This comes after Moscow deployed jets and artillery to repel an armed group that crossed over from Ukraine. Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu addressed military officials, stating that Russia would continue to respond promptly…
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Florida school limits access to Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem
A Miami-based school has limited access to the poem “The Hill We Climb,” which was recited by Amanda Gorman at President Joe Biden’s inauguration, following a parent’s complaint. Gorman, who was 22 years old at the time, gained widespread recognition after reading her poem to an audience of almost 34 million people on January 21, 2021. Gorman expressed her disappointment…
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Indian man allegedly snatches Thai woman’s iPhone in Krabi
An Indian man allegedly snatched a Thai woman’s iPhone in Krabi‘s resort town of Ao Nang earlier this week. According to Krabi Provincial Police, the suspect allegedly approached the woman at a restaurant to chat with her, before nabbing her iPhone 8 Plus. The victim reported the incident to Ao Nang Police. Officers then used CCTV footage from the restaurant…
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Gold heist foiled: Ex-guard’s fake gun fails to secure glittering loot
A former security guard was arrested for attempting to steal gold worth US$76,600 with a fake gun from a popular gold store in a Bang Khae shopping mall in Bangkok. Police Colonel Ponganun Klaiklueng, together with other officers, arrested the 35 year old suspect, Nitinant, in Nonthaburi. The man was found in possession of 71 baht of gold, valued at approximately US$76,600,…
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‘8 or 9’ people in Thailand bought cyanide to commit suicide, Big Joke says
As Thai police find more potential victims of Thailand’s notorious cyanide serial killer, an investigation reveals that more than 100 factories are suspected of illegally selling cyanide for misuse. “Eight or nine people” bought cyanide to commit suicide, deputy police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn said yesterday. At 4.30pm, Big Joke met with the Deputy Director-General of the Department of…
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Pattaya steps up sterilisation efforts with stray dogs
Thailand’s eastern city of Pattaya is stepping up its sterilisation efforts with stray dogs roaming the city’s streets and beaches. Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet deployed teams of veterinarians and environmental health experts from the Department of Public Health and Environment, Pattaya Mail reported yesterday. These teams have been assigned to clean the beaches regularly and implement regular sterilisation programmes within…
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Man’s body found in canal near abandoned car in central Thailand
A 60 year old man’s body was discovered in a canal next to his car under a flyover in Pathum Thani-Lat Lum Kaeo Road near Lat Lum Kaeo district in central Thailand. The deceased, who had a history of high blood pressure, worked for a company that employed GPS tracking in its vehicles. The incident took place near a silver…
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Mysterious disappearance of Thai monk stirs fears of foul play
A Thai monk disappeared from a temple in the Isaan province of Loei to go on a pilgrimage and hasn’t been seen for over a month. The mother of the 40 year old monk, Sarawut “Yod” Larbpho, believes that her son has been murdered. She is convinced after the soul of her monk son possessed her body to tell the story.…
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Robbery fail: Gold shop robber in Thailand injured by cop’s bullet
A gold shop robber in central Thailand failed at his goal of running away with several gold items after a cop shot him. The robber ended up seriously injured from the gunshot wound. The incident occurred in the Samut Chedi district of Thailand’s Samut Prakan province yesterday. A male suspect on a motorbike entered a gold shop near a market…
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Wedding revenge: groom exposes bride’s affair with best man with s*x pics (Video).
Jaws dropped at a wedding reception in the UK after a groom exposed his bride’s cheating by distributing photos of her having sex with the best man. The incident was recounted by wedding planners Georgie and Beth during an episode of the Unfiltered Bride podcast. Host Georgie shared the story with her co-host Beth on their latest podcast clip on…
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Heroic bridegroom halts wedding to save life of a man at another wedding reception
A bridegroom has been hailed a hero after he put his wedding on hold to save the life of a guest at another wedding reception. The Chinese groom, who works as a nurse, was just about to make a speech at his wedding when he heard a call if there was a doctor or nurse in the room. A man…
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Indian fugitive arrested in northeast Thailand
An Indian man wanted by Thai police for five months was arrested at a resort in Maha Sarakham province in northeast Thailand on Sunday. Officers from Wapi Pathum Police Station and Maha Sarakham Immigration held a press conference yesterday to announce the joint arrest of 28 year old Ajit Yadav of Indian nationality. Police apprehended him at a resort in…
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Bangkok blaze damages over 40 homes
A blaze in Bangkok‘s Thon Buri district damaged over 40 homes yesterday morning. The fire broke out in the Talat Phlu sub-district. Talat Phlu Police Station was alerted about the blaze on Soi Wutthakat 18, off Wutthakat Road, at around 5.45am. Firefighters from nearby areas rushed to the scene to find the flames ripping through the area, which has many…
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New Thai PM urged to become ambassador for tourism boost
The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) urged the new Prime Minister (PM) to become a tourism ambassador to boost the Thai tourism industry. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) identified the leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), Pita Limcharoenrat, as an ideal candidate for this role, given his potential to significantly boost the tourism sector. TCT President Chamnarn Sisawat…
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Brit stabbed to death with sickle by Thai neighbour, inquest hears
An inquest at a court in the UK concluded that a British man died from brain stem and spinal cord contusion after being stabbed in the neck with a sickle by his Thai neighbour in a row over loud music last year. In January 2022, 49 year old Marcus Evans from Somerset, England, was playing music from a Bluetooth speaker and…
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Suspect reportedly admits he killed Pattaya woman over financial dispute
In the latest development on the killing of a Pattaya woman named Rattana Thammarak, the prime suspect has reportedly admitted that he killed Rattana over a financial dispute, according to Pattaya Police. The suspect, 39 year old Watcharaphon Ansongkram, also known as Kik or ‘Kik Kilo 10,’ arrived at Pattaya Police Station yesterday, May 24, at 10am for interrogation on…
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Heavy rain and thunderstorms threaten 50 provinces, Bangkok braces for downpour
The Thai Meteorological Department warned of thunderstorms and strong winds in 50 provinces, including Bangkok, as weather conditions change due to low-pressure systems. From May 27-30, rainfall is expected to increase, and it could be heavy in some areas. Boats have been advised to exercise caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms. Today, the weather forecast for the next 24 hours is…
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Outrage as man masturbates in front of teenage student girls, parents demand justice
A man who exposed himself to teenage female students at a bus stop in Chachoengsao province has caused outrage on social media. Parents are demanding justice for their children. The disturbing events have been the talk of social media in Chachoengsao since the man exposed himself to teenage students waiting for their bus home. A man driving a black car…
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Limited impact expected from new government’s stimulus amid political uncertainty
The impact of the new government‘s stimulus measures on the economy is expected to be minimal, as the stock market has already accounted for risks associated with political issues, according to the SCB Chief Investment Office (SCB CIO). Kampon Adireksombat, first senior vice-president and head of SCB CIO, stated that the formation of a new coalition government is still uncertain…
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Biden and McCarthy hold productive talks on US debt ceiling deal
Negotiations between Democratic President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy have progressed as both parties aim to reach a deal to raise the United States’ US$31.4 trillion debt ceiling and prevent a catastrophic default. Following a four-hour meeting at the White House, McCarthy stated that negotiations had improved and would continue. Although several issues remain unresolved, he predicted…
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