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Sponsored 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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3 students hailed heroes after providing CPR to unconscious man in northern Thailand
Netizens hailed three Thai students as heroes after they provided CPR to a man who lost consciousness while walking along a road in northern Thailand. The boys’ teacher, Thida Samerjai, shared the story of their life-saving attempts on June 8 on Facebook three days ago. Thida included pictures of the three students in their school uniforms helping each other in…
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Divine destinations: Thailand’s tourism authority paves way for spiritual sojourns
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is gearing up to host an event that aims to promote 12 religious tourism routes across the country. This initiative seeks to stimulate tourism and boost revenue by catering to tourists who seek religious activities or follow a spiritual path. Yuthasak Supasorn, the Governor of TAT, shared data from the Ministry of Commerce revealing…
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Thai economy stimulus: Government plans 1.9 trillion baht boost during government transition
Thailand’s National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) unveiled plans to inject 1.9 trillion baht into the Thai economy to bridge the gap before the new government can budget for the year 2024, emphasising fiscal reforms and monitoring household debt. Secretary-General Danucha Pichayanan highlighted the need for industry restructuring and government action in response to shrinking exports, which is affecting…
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Pattaya garden hosts 1,400 Chinese tourists for elephant show
Pattaya‘s Nongnooch Tropical Garden recently welcomed a group of 1,400 Chinese tourists to its renowned elephant show, along with a number of other dazzling performances. This marked a significant milestone in promoting tourism in the region, Pattaya Mail reported today. The garden’s director, Kampol Tansajja, along with representatives from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), warmly greeted the foreign visitors,…
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Soldier of deceit: Thai woman’s shocking revelation exposes husband’s camouflage of lies
A Thai woman from Buriram province in the northeastern part of Thailand revealed to the media that her husband deceived her into thinking he was a soldier. She also discovered that three other women fell victim to the fake soldier. The 35 year old victim, A, told ThaiRath that she met her husband, 37 year old Amnart, in 2018 on…
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Muay Thai travel experience campaign launched by TAT
The ‘Amazing Muay Thai Travel Experience’ campaign has been launched in an attempt to expand Thailand’s tourism industry. This unique initiative aims to showcase the diverse ancient Thai martial arts across the four regions of the country. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) held an opening ceremony for the programme at Thanarat Hall in its Bangkok headquarters. Apichai Chatchalermkit, TAT’s…
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3D scanning tech utilised by Thailand’s FAD to monitor Wat Arun tilt
Thailand’s Fine Arts Department (FAD) is set to employ 3D scanning technology in monitoring the tilt of Wat Arun’s main stupa, an important heritage site located in Bangkok’s Yai district. FAD director general Phanombut Chantharachot revealed that a recent survey discovered a slight tilt at the wat’s main structure’s top along the Chao Phraya River. Furthermore, minor subsidence has caused…
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Foot-shooting frenzy: US keeps stoking the flames of war with China (video)
Call it what you will: Shooting yourself in the foot, scoring an own goal, or simply provoking a bear in a cage with a big stick, the United States continues to stoke the flames of war with China. A day after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a bid to ease tensions between the…
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International Yoga Day: Event promotes health and wellness at Pattaya Beach
On the shores of Pattaya Beach, the Indian Community of Pattaya (ICP) is gearing up to celebrate International Yoga Day with an event aiming to promote health and wellness within the community. The event will take place at Bali Hai Pier today, starting at 4pm and lasting until 6pm, and is set to draw the attention of both locals and…
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Thai officer implicated in online gambling assault: Programmer speaks out
A programmer who helped to manage an online gambling website allegedly suffered an assault following accusations made by a high-ranking Thai police officer and fellow member of the Police Cadet Class 47. The officer reportedly blamed the programmer for the drop in website revenue shortly before the assault. Police investigations into the incident led to the identification of the officer…
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Tragic gasp: Indian man’s nitrogen suicide stuns Pattaya rental scene
An Indian man took his own life by inhaling nitrogen gas in a rental room in Pattaya. He sent an email to a real estate agent before the incident informing them of his plan to commit suicide. The real estate agent notified Mueang Pattaya Police Station after receiving the email from the Indian man, 30 year old Vibin Vijayakumar, which…
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Delta Electronics shares plunge 20%, triggering 1% drop in Thai Stock Exchange
Delta Electronics saw its shares plummet by approximately 20% recently, negatively impacting the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) after the implementation of market surveillance measures due to irregular price increases. Analysts from Krungsri Capital Securities (KCS) and Maybank Securities identified the primary cause of the 1% drop in the SET index as Delta’s share price decline, as the electronics parts…
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Thailand investments attract 45 billion baht in foreign funding
In the first five months of 2023, Thailand received foreign investments amounting to 45.4 billion baht, with Japan being the largest spender in the development of businesses in the country. The figures released by the Commerce Ministry show Japan’s investments reaching 15.9 billion baht, followed by China at 11.5 billion baht, and Singapore at 6.35 billion baht. The Business Development…
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Currency clash turns deadly: Thai cop’s dispute over money with wife ends in tragedy
A Thai cop yesterday allegedly murdered his wife during a dispute over money at a welfare house in Nakhon Nayok, located in the central province. The cop, identified as 51 year old police senior sergeant major Surakij Larbkij, then made a desperate attempt on his own life but miraculously survived. Upon receiving the distress call, officers from Na Hin Lat…
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Multinational search races to find missing Titan submarine with just 40 hours of oxygen left for passengers
With just 40 hours of oxygen left, a multinational search effort is underway for the missing Titan submarine, which vanished mysteriously while taking tourists to view the Titanic wreckage. Today, news reports indicated that US and Canadian rescue teams are racing against time to locate and save the five people aboard the vessel, which has been out of contact since…
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Fuel tanker and bottle truck collide, causing traffic chaos in Ayutthaya
A fuel tanker collided with a truck carrying bottles, causing massive debris and traffic disruption in Nakhon Luang, Ayutthaya province. The clean-up operation began at 5.30am today, with local residents assisting police and Phut Thai Sawan Foundation in clearing the broken glass from the road. An 18-wheel fuel tanker was found in the middle of the road with a crushed…
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Tragic school incident rocks Chiang Mai: 16 year old student murders teenage rival
A 16 year old boy yesterday murdered a 14 year old adversary with an axe at a school in the Mae Ai district of Chiang Mai. Officers from Mae Ai Police Station rushed to the incident in the school’s canteen area and discovered the lifeless body of the 14 year old student. He had several head wounds and his skull…
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Chinese loan shark network busted in Bangkok in major operation
Cyber police launched operation ‘Shutdown Fake Loan‘ to dismantle an online Chinese loan shark network, conducting raids at three locations, including a luxury condominium in Bangkok‘s heart. The key figure behind this scheme, a Chinese woman, had been arrested a day earlier at Suvarnabhumi Airport. The cyber police initiated the operation ‘Shutdown Fake Loan’ to disrupt the operations of an…
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Woman discovers gauze left inside her after childbirth, hospital faces backlash
A woman in Ratchaburi province experienced severe pain after giving birth, only to discover a piece of gauze had been left inside her. Public outcry followed as the hospital failed to take responsibility for its mistake, causing widespread discussion on social media. The woman, 24 year old Wan, and her mother, 58 year old Leuk, from Photharam district, shared the…
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SASE survey reveals security incidents doubled in Thailand amid remote work shift
A recent SASE survey reveals that Thailand has seen at least double the number of security incidents in 2021 compared to the previous year, primarily due to the rise in hybrid working environments. The study, commissioned by Fortinet, highlights the challenges faced by businesses in securing the ‘branch-office-of-one’ setup amid the shift to remote work. Rashish Pandey, vice president of…
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Politician’s relative assaults emergency responder after Pattaya car crash
A 45 year old man, related to a politician, attacked a volunteer emergency responder in Pattaya after a car collided with a residential wall. The drunken man swore and questioned the responder’s presence, despite the latter explaining that they were waiting for the police due to damage to residents’ property. A distress call was responded to by volunteer rescuers from…
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Souper blunder: Samut Sakhon school serves up lunch letdown with low-quality meals
A school in Samut Sakhon has been criticised for providing low-quality lunches to its students. The Facebook page ‘ปฏิบัติการณ์หมาเฝ้าบ้าน’ shared the harrowing story. The school’s director responded to the issue, stating that lunches are provided according to government nutritional guidelines and that students who are still hungry can buy snacks from the canteen. The Facebook page claims that this has…
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Lamphun FC President arrested over alleged gambling, money laundering links
Lamphun Warriors Football Club president has been apprehended in connection to a major gambling and money laundering network. The suspect, known as Boss Tal, was captured in Phayao province by authorities. Pol. Lt. Gen. Roy Inkapiroj, Deputy Police Chief and Director of the Center for Combating Cybercrime (PCT), yesterday announced the arrest of Phongsiri (Boss Tal). The suspect was charged…
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National Astronomical Research Institute forecasts today as longest day in Thailand
The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand today announced that the Summer Solstice or ‘Srisamayan’ will result in the longest day and shortest night of the year. The Sun will pause at the highest point in the north today. The term ‘Solstice’ comes from the Indo-European word stice, meaning steady or pause. The Summer Solstice signifies the day when the…
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Nonthaburi snack vendor reports fake cops extorting monthly fee for dubious protection sticker
A Thai snack vendor in Nonthaburi filed a police complaint against four men posing as officers, who demanded a monthly fee of 3,500 baht (US$100) in exchange for a lion sticker claiming to offer protection for her business. The fake cops fled when the vendor’s older brother started filming them with his phone. The deep-fried banana vendor is located in…
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Thai professor Krisana Kraisintu wins Medical Scientist of the Year
Distinguished pharmaceutical researcher Krisana Kraisintu received the prestigious title of Medical Scientist of the Year, for her outstanding work in the research and development of antiretroviral drugs, anti-malarial medications, and herbal treatments. The 71 year old’s crucial discoveries have brought affordable healthcare solutions to millions of people not only in Thailand but across the globe. The award presentation takes place…
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Election uncertainty affects Thai tourism, domestic spending slows down
As the Election Commission validates candidates for MP-elect roles this week, tourism operators express concern about a slowdown in domestic spending. Travellers appear to be delaying their plans, whilst local businesses hesitate to reinvest until a government is established. “There will still be a vacuum period until the government is formed,” said Sanga Ruangwattanakul, president of the Khao San Road…
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Heavy rain forecast for 30 provinces including Bangkok, fisherman warned amid rough seas
Today’s weather forecast warns of persistent heavy rainfall in 30 provinces, covering 40% of the area, including Bangkok. Moreover, the southern region will experience rough seas, prompting caution for fishermen. Today, the Thai Meteorological Department issued a 24-hour weather forecast. According to the forecast, a moderate southwest monsoon is currently covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand,…
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Bangkok warned of quake risks for pre-2007 buildings amid Myanmar tremors
In light of a recent 6.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar‘s southern coast, the Thai Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) warned that Bangkok buildings constructed before the 2007 building code revision could potentially suffer damage from future quakes. The capital’s high-rise buildings experienced the effects of the seismic activity from Myanmar, whose epicentre was approximately 490 kilometres west of Bangkok. DMR chief,…
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Unfinished 29 million baht tourist centre in Satun languishes after 6 years: Governor’s brother implicated
A tourist service centre worth 29 million baht in Khuan Don, Satun province, remains incomplete after six years, despite pledges to expedite construction. The contractor for the project is the younger brother of the local governor. On Facebook, the watchdog page “Operation Dog Guarding House” exposed the construction of a tourist service centre located in Khuan Don, Satun province. The…
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