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GGC forecasts 20% sales growth, revenue steady amid falling prices
Global Green Chemicals (GGC), the biochemical subsidiary of PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC), anticipates a 20% increase in sales this year, primarily driven by palm oil-based products. However, overall revenue for PTTGC’s Biochemical subsidiary, GGC is expected to remain steady due to a decrease in product prices. Kridsada Prasertsuka, PTTGGC Biochemical’s managing director, attributes the sales increase to the rising demand…
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PSP Specialties plans IPO on Thai stock exchange for growth boost
Thailand’s leading lubricant producer, PSP Specialties Plc, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) to boost its business growth. The company plans to offer 350 million shares, approximately 25% of its total shares, on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. The price per share is yet to be determined, with a roadshow in the works to promote the company. CGS…
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Chinese tourism boost: TAT aims for 5 million visitors despite real estate woes
Despite concerns surrounding China’s current real estate market downturn, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) remains optimistic about its prospects of attracting 5 million tourists from the Asian country in 2021. As travellers continue to save for overseas trips during the ongoing pandemic, TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn anticipates Chinese tourism will see a surge, with Chinese tourists will be eager…
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Household debt tackled by Bank of Thailand with new guidelines
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is set to introduce new lending guidelines to counter the rising household debt crisis, particularly among Gen X and Gen Y age groups, according to Assistant Governor Siritida Panomwon Na Ayudhya. The central bank is also working on a draft royal decree to supervise leasing and hire-purchase businesses to resolve informal debt issues. From 2010…
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South Koreans arrested in Thailand for overstay, linked to gambling and fraud
Thai authorities have arrested four South Korean suspects, including one with alleged ties to illegal online gambling worth over 163 million baht (US$4,686,603). The suspects were apprehended on overstaying charges before being brought to trial today. Immigration Bureau officials, led by Pol. Lt. Gen Pakphumpipat Satchapun, arrested the following individuals. One suspect, 35 year old South Korean national, Kim (alias),…
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Man fatally shoots himself while examining homemade gun in Ratchaburi
A 54 year old man, Nakorn Mhodcrue, accidentally shot himself while examining his homemade gun in Ratchaburi province, Thailand. Family members rushed him to a hospital, but he died en route, collapsing on the road 100 metres from where the incident took place. At the scene of the accident, on a road near the family home, investigators found a substantial…
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Dream fulfilled: Rescue team arranges beach trip for boy battling cancer
The Rassamee Maneerat Rescue Team in Chon Buri arranged a trip to the beach for a six year old boy who is bravely fighting sarcoma cancer. The boy is under palliative care but dreams to enjoy beach vibes at least once in his lifetime. A Facebook account, Village Headman Montri Trirak, posted pictures capturing the heartwarming moment of the boy,…
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Barbecue restaurateur receives 500,000 baht donation for stray animal care + community support
Yutthaphum Kaewkhem, also known as Boom, owner of the Teay Ka Ta pork barbecue page and restaurant, received a surprising half a million baht from a fan during an event in Phuket. The generous fan wanted to support Boom’s efforts in helping stray dogs and cats, and the money will contribute to these charitable causes, among others. Yesterday, during an…
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Alleged online gambling scammer flees Thailand before 140 million baht arrest warrant issued
Thai immigration authorities have confirmed that Veerayut (Boy) managed to leave the country before an arrest warrant was issued. Boy, accused of extorting 140 million baht from victims of an online gambling scam, reportedly travelled to Singapore on June 17, two days before the arrest order was instated. At 12.30pm today, at the Muang Thong Thani Immigration Office, Pol. Lt.…
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Illegally imported pork carcasses spark disease concerns in Thailand
At Laem Chabang port in Thailand‘s Chon Buri province, the Customs Department confiscated a total of 161 containers filled with frozen pork carcasses that had been illegally imported from various countries. The illegally imported pork shipments were found to lack proper documentation and certification, raising concerns about the potential spread of disease among both consumers and local livestock farmers. As…
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Thai couple holds joint wedding with daughter, viral TikTok captures heartwarming moment (video)
A Thai wedding ceremony that a couple celebrated their wedding alongside that of their daughter’s attracted a lot of attention online because of how touching it was. The one-of-a-kind dual ceremony was uploaded to TikTok by user @mcringring, where it received compliments for the warm and caring environment it conveyed to viewers. In the video that was shared online, the…
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Lone mites alert: Blood-sucking pests cause severe itching and spread through contact
Mhor Lab Panda’s Facebook page, a popular page in Thailand, warns about a tiny blood-sucking mite called ‘lone’ that causes severe itching, especially in private areas. The mite can spread through sexual contact or sharing personal items, and experts advise those affected to seek medical treatment immediately. Today, Mhor lab Panda posted a warning on social media about the presence…
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Bangkok’s Yellow Line monorail endorsed by PM for easy city commute
Bangkok’s Yellow Line monorail route was given a stamp of approval today by Thailand’s Caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who described the new mode of transport as “comfortable.” Setting off from the Yellow Line railway depot on Srinagarindra Road, he and his entourage embarked on a 45 minute journey covering the entire monorail line and reaching Lat Phrao. Though the…
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American YouTuber critisised for hiring 50 Thai police to play game with him
Thai netizens criticised an American YouTuber, Nathan Bartling, popularly known among Thai people as My Mate Nate, after he hired 50 Thai police officers to participate in a game featured in one of his new videos. On June 17, Bartling, shared a video of a hide-and-seek game between his team and Thai police officers on his Facebook page and Youtube…
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Thai navy warns of demolishing illegal structures near Phuket Airport
The Commander of the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command, Vice Admiral Arpakorn Yookongkaew, has given a stern warning to individuals occupying land illegally in the Bang Khanun Forest near Phuket International Airport, stating that their structures will be demolished. The Royal Thai Navy intends to develop facilities in the protected area, including the 22nd Anti-Aircraft Battalion, the 2nd Anti-Aircraft…
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Young woman murdered by gambling-addicted ex-boyfriend, father shares harrowing ordeal
Another perspective on the tragic murder case of a young woman, 23 years old, shot dead by her enraged ex-boyfriend, has emerged. The victim’s father revealed details of how the family desperately sought help and tried to rescue their daughter before her untimely demise. The attacker, Channarong, 35 years old, is now in police custody. The incident took place in…
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Sukhothai residents report mysterious encounters at ancient Pu Wang Plarn shrine, winning lottery numbers revealed
Locals of Sukhothai are reportedly awed by the wonders of an ancient shrine of Pu Wang Plarn, after witnessing mysterious events involving a spectral long-haired woman and giant golden snake. The shrine, which has historical reverence, has also recently bestowed good fortune on several villagers by revealing winning lottery numbers. Today, the local residents, including Charan, 67 years old, and…
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Myanmar crisis: Urgent peace talks to be held in Thailand amidst regional concerns
Thailand’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Don Pramudwinai, has asserted the importance of ongoing regional peace talks with Myanmar, explaining that Thailand has suffered due to the crisis in the neighbouring country and urgent action must be taken to support peacekeeping efforts. In an exclusive interview with Bangkok Post, Don revealed that the meeting will proceed regardless of some Association of Southeast…
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Blackpink’s Lisa creates stir with Nong Pho Milk clip, Thai news anchor receives online harassment
News anchor, Sorayuth Suthassanachinda recently expressed his anger over the online harassment he received after posting about Lisa of the Korean girl group Blackpink, who was seen drinking Nong Pho milk in a clip. Sorayuth clarified that the milk is a royal project initiative and called those who attack him for sharing the post misguided. In a Facebook post, Sorayuth…
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Bangkok adopts AI-assisted traffic cameras to curb violations, enhance safety
Bangkok authorities are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) technology to crack down on traffic violations by installing AI-assisted traffic cameras at over 200 intersections across the city. Wisanu Subsompon, Deputy Governor of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), announced that these cameras will first be installed at 20 major intersections this month as part of a pilot project. Arun Amarin and…
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Virtual banking: SCB X and KakaoBank join forces for Thai licence bid
A consortium led by financial technology conglomerate SCB X is partnering with South Korea’s KakaoBank to apply for a virtual banking licence from the Bank of Thailand. SCB X, a holding company of Siam Commercial Bank, signed the agreement with KakaoBank, with the aim of bringing additional partners on board to improve competitiveness. Arthid Nanthawithaya, chief executive of SCB X,…
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Doctor’s cryptic handwriting decoded by TikTok, eases worried patients (video)
Patients are baffled by the medical results, which doctor’s handwriting, deciphered by social media A significant number of patients are baffled by the seemingly unclear and cryptic handwriting that their doctors have left on their medical records. A recent video uploaded to TikTok by useri1cmekf8bo with the intention of clarifying the situation has received more than one million views and…
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Thai woman lures men into buying motorcycles and steals them
Police arrested a Thai woman who lured more than 20 victims, especially men, into making down payments for motorcycles for her and vanished with the stolen motorcycles. A 32 year old Thai man named Thawee filed a complaint with the officers from Pluak Daeng Police Station in the eastern province of Rayong that his girlfriend, Tippawan Homduang, stole his motorcycle.…
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Tourists beware of cannabis scam at Phuket’s Freedom Beach as couple falls victim
A couple visiting Freedom Beach in Phuket, Thailand, fell for a cannabis scam while enjoying their holiday. The scammers manipulated them into trying cannabis, causing them to lose control and become disorientated – they were rescued by a good samaritan before any harm was done. According to today’s report by Khaosod, the incident occurred when the Thai couple was visiting…
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Victims lost nearly 1 million baht at hotel, secret doors found in rooms
Thai victims lost nearly one million baht in cash and assets to a thief at a hotel in the central province of Kanchanaburi. The secret and suspicious doors were discovered inside the room. The hotel owner claimed that the doors were an escape route for mistresses. The victims were two families who checked in and stayed at the hotel on…
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Mae Sot officials probed for 30m baht bribes in migrant ID scandal
In Mae Sot district, Tak province, three Registration Department officials have come under scrutiny for allegedly accepting 30 million baht in bribes to issue identification cards to 700 Myanmar migrants over the last three months. Mae Sot’s mayor, Prasert Puanglakorn, has signed an order temporarily reassigning the implicated officials to non-active posts in other departments while the municipality conducts an…
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Thai recycled clothing fashion to reach 1.3 billion baht by 2032
As environmental concerns rise globally, consumer demand for clothing made from recycled materials continues to grow. Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) director-general, highlighted the environmental impacts of the textile industry, which consumes 93 billion cubic metres of water annually, releases 1.7 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide, and accounts for 20% of worldwide wastewater discharge. Major fashion…
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Denied education despite paid fees, Thai teen ignites debate on school system reform
In a determined effort to continue her education, 15 year old Yok Thanalop made her fourth visit to Triam Udom Suksa Pattanakarn School. Despite paying the term fees and having the support of the Committee for the Rights of the Child, the school refused to accept her as a student, sparking intense debates on both sides. At 7am today, Yok…
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Phuket vies for hosting Specialised Expo 2028, promising sustainability and harmony
The world awaits the anticipated announcement on Wednesday (June 21), revealing which country has been chosen to host the prestigious Specialised Expo 2028. Among the five finalists is Phuket, Thailand, fuelling great expectations for the nation in this international competition. The Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) oversees the selection process for the honour of organising the Specialised Expo 2028. The…
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Thai school aids 11 year old’s return amid pandemic-driven dropout crisis
An 11-year-old Thai boy, Anirut Thongdech, also known as Saming, has been given the opportunity to return to school after being forced to leave when his family could no longer afford his education. Saming’s family struggled financially due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which caused his parents to become unemployed and resort to collecting recyclables for a living. Wat Trangkhapum Putthawat…
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