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Infinito helps hotels in Thailand with revenue management
Maximising revenue and profit–isn’t that the ultimate goal for every business in the hospitality industry? If you run a hotel, you might have heard that revenue management is an effective way to boost your top-line revenue. It involves using data...
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MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s wealth disclosure unveils assets of 85 million baht
The Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) today revealed details of the financial standing of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat. The details, intriguing as they are, highlight the scale and spread of his assets and liabilities, which total 85 million baht (US$2.4 million) and 20 million baht (US$573,000) respectively, Sanook reported. Pita’s assets consist of cash totalling…
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Chechen attackers brutalise Russian reporter amidst political tensions
A brutal assault has been launched on renowned investigative reporter, Yelena Milashina, by a group of masked men, shortly after landing in the Russian republic of Chechnya. She recounts a chilling ordeal, where she was seized, forced out of her car, savagely attacked with plastic pipes, her head ruthlessly shaved and doused in green dye within the proximity of the…
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Prachuap Khiri Khan volunteers record incredible elephant encounter (video)
Volunteers in Thailand’s Prachuap Khiri Khan province recorded an incredible encounter with an elephant. The volunteers from Jungle Aid, a charitable organisation, were treated to a breathtaking experience during their journey to deliver donations and supplies, as well as promote dental care, to local villagers. While travelling along the picturesque Pala-U Road, the volunteers had an unforgettable encounter with a…
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Thai mother accuses son-in-law of poisoning her daughter
A Thai woman accused her son-in-law of fatally poisoning her beloved daughter and turned to the Paveena Foundation for Women and Children to seek justice. Paveena Foundation for Women and Children founder Paveena Hongsakun accompanied the 50 year old mother, Jee, to Mueang Chum Phon Police Station in the southern province of Chum Phon to request an investigation into the…
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Chon Buri police and victims seek joint probe in extortion case worth 140 million baht
Chon Buri Police and the Victims’ Crime Aid Society president, Achariya Ruangratanapong, lodged a formal complaint at the Attorney General’s Office calling for a joint investigation into a 140 million baht extortion gambling case. The plea was made today, alleging that several officers unfairly faced accusations in the scandal. Achariya highlighted that several police officers, innocently implicated, have been summoned…
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20 illegal Myanmar migrants captured in Thailand on way to Malaysia
In a new development on Thailand’s immigration issues, 20 illegal migrants from Myanmar were captured in their pursuit of work in Malaysia. The migrants were hiding at an abandoned property in Sadao, a district forming part of the southern border province Songkhla. Acting on collected intelligence yesterday suggesting the house was sheltering those travelling unlawfully to Malaysia, Immigration and local…
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Gunshots fired during altercation between foreigner and locals in Phuket
A heated argument between a man from Myanmar and a group of Thais escalated into a Wild West shootout. Kathu Police were alerted to the incident at 6.30am this morning in front of a rental room complex on Soi Suea Lueang. Upon receiving the report, law enforcement personnel quickly arrived at the scene to assess the situation. Evidence at the…
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Jealousy’s fatal blade: Thai wife stabs unfaithful husband in Chiang Mai
In a tragic twist of jealousy, a Thai wife fatally stabbed her unfaithful husband in the Fang district in the northern province of Chiang Mai. The chilling incident unfolded when Fang Police Station received a distress call on July 4. Rushing to the scene, officers discovered the lifeless body of 30 year old Khamlu Siamlai on the road, his chest bearing…
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Hunt on for suspected Japanese murderer after headless body found in hotel
Japanese police are urgently pursuing a suspected murderer following a chilling discovery of a headless body in a hotel bathroom in Sapporo City. The shocking case has caught the attention of international media outlets due to its gruesome nature. The headless remains were discovered by staff at the Let’s Susukino Hotel, located in the bustling entertainment district of Susukino in…
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Missile hits Ukraine town: 43 injured, claims of Russian war crime rise
In an incident that shook the town of Pervomaisky in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, at least 43 individuals, of which 12 were children, sustained injuries. This tragedy was the result of a missile, believed to be of Russian origin, hitting a car park situated within a residential building, BBC reported. Ukrainian officials reported that this incident took place yesterday at around 1.30pm…
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Fatal crash in Phayao linked to driver falling asleep at the wheel
A 23 year old Thai man killed himself today after he drove his car into a residential fence in Mae Ka, Phayao province. Police believe he fell asleep at the wheel. Chitsanupong (surname withheld) had just dropped off a friend at a petrol station before heading home when he likely fell asleep leading to the deadly incident. Police announced they…
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Thai political truce sparks hopeful business and economic recovery prospects
Thailand‘s business leaders anticipate a more positive path for the Move Forward Party (MFP) and its seven ally political parties to constitute a government and address economic challenges, following the agreement on a House speaker. The MFP had earlier been engaged in disputes with the Pheu Thai Party over this significant role in the House of Representatives. The conflict was resolved…
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Family dispute turns fatal, three killed in Khon Kaen dinner altercation
In a tragic turn of events, three people lost their lives in a violent incident in the Nong Song Hong district of Khon Kaen province. The unfortunate event last night unfolded when a family dispute over dinner escalated into deadly violence, taking the lives of a woman, her daughter, and their son-in-law. The family dispute culminated in a reported shooting…
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Thai-riffic triumph: Thailand sparkles as La Liste reveals World’s Best Hotels 2023
La Liste unveiled its highly anticipated World’s Best Hotels 2023, and Thailand has emerged as a shining star. The renowned curator of the global restaurant and hotel guide from France revealed four Thai hotels secured coveted spots within the top 200, while an impressive additional 20 Thai establishments have claimed their positions in the esteemed top 1,000 list. Prime Minister…
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Verbal abuse of Singaporean tourist leads to Phuket van driver being fined 1,000 baht
In a show of justice for tourists in Phuket, a 47 year old van driver who verbally abused a tourist last Sunday has been legally reprimanded. The driver was imposed with a fine of 1,000 baht by the local court for frightening others with the use of threat (intimidation). In an online statement, Phuket Provincial Police revealed that the driver, Poramet,…
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White House high alert: Cocaine discovery prompts emergency evacuation
An emergency evacuation was triggered at the White House on Sunday evening following the discovery of a white substance that has since tested positive for cocaine, according to US news reports. The discovery was made within a workspace during a routine inspection, stated the US Secret Service. Notably, these premature positive test results were disclosed by the Washington Post, attributing…
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Cuba turns to Russia amid fuel crisis and economic downturn
Equipped with a navy blue, Soviet-era Lada, Cuban cab driver Jorge Lloro’s everyday life is a stark reminder of Cuba’s Cold War-era relationship with Russia. There are roughly 100,000 Russian-made autos on this island nation, originally brought here as a workaround for the United States’ long-standing economic embargo. Today, grappling with a severe fuel crisis and a grim economic outlook,…
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UK public sector adopts blockchain for transparent government auctions
The UK public sector made a groundbreaking leap towards improving transparency and fairness in governmental auctions, by adopting the use of blockchain technology. Giving credence to this, the Controller General’s Department (CGD) confirmed the measures they’ve started to undertake since April this year. The CGD, an authority under the Finance Ministry, is renowned for its role in managing procurement processes. The…
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Tragic twist: Drunk police officer’s pickup wreaks havoc, leaving death and injury in Ayutthaya
An alleged drunk and disorderly Royal Thai Police officer crashed his pickup into three motorcycles instantly killing two people and critically injuring two others on Liab Khlong Peeraphat Road in the Wang Noi district of Ayutthaya province. In the early hours of this morning, a CCTV camera captured the heart-wrenching scene. Three motorcycles passed by innocently, just moments before the…
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Thai entrepreneur refutes allegations of unpaid fermented fish sauce order
High-profile Thai online business entrepreneur Pimry Pie addressed allegations made against her by a fermented fish sauce factory owner. The owner, known by the pseudonym ‘Kob,’ claimed that Pimry Pie unfairly commissioned her factory, causing approximately 13 million baht in damages. Kob accused Pimry Pie of refusing to accept the fish sauce produced, leading to substantial losses for the factory. The incident,…
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Cyber police nab scammer accused of defrauding doctor of 101 million baht
A 29 year old woman alleged to be a part of a scamming ring was apprehended by the cyber police in a residence in Chon Buri yesterday. Accused of defrauding a retired female doctor in Chumphon and causing losses of over 101 million baht, she was brought in under an arrest warrant issued on November 4, 2022. At a residence located…
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Fortunes turned sour: Deceived victims seek Channel 3’s aid after losing 600,000 baht to trusted fortune teller
Victims in the Bueang Karn province of Isaan have come forward seeking assistance from Channel 3 after being swindled out of nearly 600,000 baht by a fortune teller they had respected. The first victim, A, revealed to Channel 3 that she encountered the fortune teller, Lookkaew, in 2021, after hearing from friends and neighbours about Lookkaew’s highly accurate fortune readings.…
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British boxer attempts to open Ryanair aircraft door before takeoff (video)
A discomforting event unfolded during Ryanair’s recent flight, when a passenger tried to open the aircraft door as the plane cruised along the runway, preparing to depart from Zadar, a city in southwestern Croatia. The flight was bound for London Stansted, England. The incident, which occurred last Friday, June 30, was caught on a video clip by a fellow passenger.…
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Tragedy strikes in Thailand: Teen athlete brutally gunned down in southern Thailand
In a shocking incident yesterday, a 15 year old boy was brutally gunned down on a road in the Lungsuan district in the southern Thailand province of Chumphon. The tenth-grade student-athlete, identified as P, was shot eight times by three men in a pick-up truck. Witnesses revealed they had been returning home from a fruit festival when a white Mitsubishi…
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Thai nurse keeps working despite pregnancy, runs meatball shop amid husband’s betrayal
Despite being seven months pregnant and abandoned by her husband, a brave Thai nurse has continued working her shift and running a grilled meatball shop to support her unborn daughter. Her story shared through a tearful TikTok video has struck a chord with netizens, who have poured in their support. The brave Thai nurse shared her story on the social…
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HomePro invests 4 billion baht in eco-friendly store, diversifies product portfolio in Thailand
Home decor and upgrade specialist, Home Product Center Plc, under the HomePro banner, declared a business expansion investment of 4 billion baht this year for store diffusion. Ittaporn Srisukwattana, the firm’s senior vice president of design and product development, articulated that this financial plan would be deployed towards the inauguration of two HomePro and eight Mega Home shops this year.…
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Thai tourism unaffected by political unrest unless airports shut, says ex-minister
In times of political upheaval, Thailand’s foreign tourists would not be significantly impacted, unless there was an incident akin to 2008’s airport disruption, according to former tourism and sports minister, Weerasak Kowsurat. Back in 2008, protesters had shut down Bangkok’s airports leading to a drop in tourist visits, impacting Thai tourism. Weerasak, now serving as a senator, insists that tourists…
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Export growth remains uncertain amid high global interest rates in Thailand
In a recent development, the Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) has adjusted its export growth outlook to fall between a negative 0.5% and a positive 1%. This stark revision from the previously projected 0 to 1% growth range primarily attributes to looming global uncertainties, particularly concerning key trading counterparts in the US, the EU, and China. High international interest rates…
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Tragic Drowning of monk in Udon Thani sparks local mystery and fear
Details emerged of a tragic drowning event in the district of Mueang Udon Thani yesterday where a local monk was found lifeless in a large agricultural pond. Sirichai Pothichak, an inspector from Huay Luang Police Station, reported that they had retrieved the 44 year old Monk, Boonmi Papaso’s body, which was decomposed, floating around 3 metres from the pond’s edge.…
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Emergency services funding delay leads to Thai rescue groups suspending operations
In the northeast of Thailand, numerous rescue organisations have decided to halt their complimentary emergency services, attributing this drastic measure to the absence of financial backing from the National Institute for Emergency Medicine (Niem). The organisations report that they have been unable to access emergency services funding for a continuous span of eight months. Pisit Pongsirisupakul, the vice-chairman and secretary-general…
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