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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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Betrayal: Thai woman raped and blackmailed by ex-boyfriend in Bangkok
A 20 year old woman sought help from the public after her pervert ex-boyfriend raped and blackmailed her with explicit pictures and videos. She later discovered that the man lied about his age, employment, and marital status. The woman revealed to the administrator of a news Facebook page that she travelled to Bangkok after finishing high school. She studied at…
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Villages and academic collaboration gathers crucial data on Mekong River dam projects’ impact
In a collective stance against two prospective dam projects along the Mekong River, villagers from five communities, researchers, as well as a Thai university, have teamed up. The collaboration aims to gather comprehensive data regarding their local economy, natural resources, and potential downstream impacts. The participation from within the communities stretches to Ubon Ratchathani province, located in northeast Thailand. The…
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Lotto craze: Thai lottery community digs deep for unconventional jackpot clues
The Thai lottery community is abuzz with anticipation for the July 1 draw as special numbers emerge from unexpected sources: from vehicle registrations of bigwigs visiting Samut Songkram, to the mystical Chinese calendar, and even the peculiar characteristics of animals. Delightfully, the Thai lottery continues to be as diverse and unpredictable as ever. Among the highlights is car registration mentioned…
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Volcano durian: South Thailand farmer introduces unique breed to nationwide praise
In South Thailand a farmer has successfully grown a unique variety of durian, calling it a ‘volcano durian.’ Harvesting started a couple of days ago and the fruits, selling for 200 baht per kilogram, have already attracted numerous customers from across the country. Sixty-year-old Sai Yud Chansawang owns a durian orchard located in the Na Yung district, Trang province. With more…
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Business uncertainty grows as Thai stock slide continues amid Chinese property defaults and Russian turmoil
Analysts flagged potential downswings to the Thailand Stock Exchange (SET) index due to ongoing business uncertainties in Russia and loan defaults in China’s property market. Over the past week, the SET index experienced a seven day consecutive drop, and despite brief rallying, finished in the red. Concerns stemming from smaller stock performances and news of Chinese property market default have…
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Pet-ri-fying clash: Pit bull lover severely beats her mother to protect her pet
A Thai woman with a mental health issue attacked her mother with a statue after she beat her pet pit bull. The mother recovered from the severe wound on her head but still desired to live with her daughter. Kanlayakorn Laoprasert, a member of staff at a condominium in Prathum Thani province near Bangkok, revealed to the media that the…
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Pheu Thai Party reviews one-year performance, addressing overdue Bangkok transit fees
Thailand’s Pheu Thai party passed satisfactory judgment on its Bangkok councillors’ performance following a one year tenure, despite a less than stellar display in the General Election held on May 14 last year. The party members, celebrating the anniversary of their councillors’ induction into office, were determined in expressing the successful implementation of several campaign promises. Pheu Thai managed to…
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Teen brutally attacked by former friend at Surat Thani school
A school experience turned traumatic for a 16 year old secondary school girl in Surat Thani province when a former close female friend scarred her face and stabbed her in the stomach with a knife in the middle of school premises. The assault landed her with severe injuries. The school’s principal dismissed the idea that the news was suppressed after…
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Pattaya incident: Police investigate Thai guide’s fatal fall at a hotel
A tragic Pattaya incident unfolded at a hotel as a Thai guide suffered a fatal fall from the fourth floor balcony of his accommodation. Pattaya authorities rushed to the Malibu City Place Hotel at around 6.30am, following a distressing call about the discovery of the guide, Puwasit Chailangka, lying lifeless in the parking area adjacent to the hotel premises. The…
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Business uncertainty fuels Thai Baht dip amid political unrest and Asian currency devaluation
Embroiled in political and business uncertainty, the Thai baht plummeted to a low unseen since last November, a seven-month dip, agitating investor confidence. This occurred alongside a universal lowering in the value of various emergent Asian currencies versus an emboldened dollar, fuelled by robust US data allaying recession fears. Stock markets in the region largely painted a bleak picture, with…
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El Nino drought: Thailand braces for potential impact, agencies prepare
The National Water Resources Office of Thailand (ONWR), the country’s central agency for water resource management, warns of a potential drought due to the influence of a “mild” El Nino weather phenomenon. In a recently held meeting, the ONWR pressed associated agencies to prepare for a likely dry spell. The meeting held yesterday brought together representatives from various domains, including…
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Things to do in Bangkok at night
Bangkok is a bustling city with mouth-watering delicacies, beautiful temples, and friendly people. It’s known as the city that never sleeps. And that means one thing—Thailand’s capital has a vibrant nightlife. While the city is packed with nightclubs, there’s a lot you can do after dark besides drinking the night away. In this article, we’ll show you how to enjoy…
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Concern rises over potential human trafficking as 5 women vanish in South Thailand
Concerns of potential human trafficking are rising in South Thailand‘s Nakhon Si Thammarat province after five women mysteriously disappeared from the province three months ago. A distressed relative reached out to an influential social media page for help, claiming that communications were lost after his younger sister’s boyfriend picked them up in a white van from their home. The man,…
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Teenage girl files complaint against her drug-addled mother after she abused her 4 year old brother
A teenage Thai girl filed a complaint against her drug-addled, gambling-addicted mother who physically abused her four year old brother. The 17 year old girl, Sirirat, captured videos of her mother, Rattiya, taking drugs with her boyfriend and violently assaulting her younger sibling. She handed over the videos to the community leader, Malee Kanyo, who then reported the matter to…
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Truck driver awakens to stolen coffee cargo: 120 boxes missing
Last night, a 37 year old truck driver from Buriram province was stunned when he woke up to find part of his truckload of coffee missing. Having left the Nong Khae Industrial Estate in Saraburi province to deliver the popular brand of coffee to Khon Kaen province, Thien had parked by Mitraphap Road in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, due to…
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20-year Taiwanese fraud case resurfaces in Thailand as suspect couple arrested
A high-profile fraud case from Taiwan was reignited in Thailand after the main culprits were arrested. The couple, alleged to have escaped from Taiwan over 20 years ago, were found operating fraudulent activities under new identities. The scandal originally unfolded in early 2000, resulting in a loss of approximately 4 billion baht for over 4,000 investors. The investigation into the…
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Bright future cut short: Beloved bartender dies in tragic Udon Thani motorcycle crash
Tragedy struck the heart of Udon Thani province, when a popular 24 year old bartender known for his hard work and dedication lost his life in a terribly unfortunate motorcycle accident. The young man was working diligently towards becoming a civil servant and was known to be saving up to buy a new vehicle. The incident took place on Soi…
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King’s Bangkok to unveil 1 billion baht teaching complex by 2024
A new chapter beckons for King’s College International School Bangkok, with an estimated completion date of 2024 for its advanced teaching and learning complex. This ground-breaking venture surfaces on the heels of the successful inauguration of the senior school in 2021. Rendering a substantial investment tally projected above 1 billion baht, King’s Bangkok carries the intent of birthing a learning…
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Thai woman’s fingers and toes amputated during hospital visit for diarrhoea sparks outrage
A Thai woman and her husband filed a complaint against a hospital in Chon Buri after a doctor amputated the woman’s fingers and toes during her visit to the hospital for severe diarrhoea. This incident, which took place on April 12, has sparked controversy and speculation, with some netizens suggesting that the amputation was performed to save her life. The…
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Yellow Line Monorail to face new fare regulations from July 3
In recent developments, government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri confirmed yesterday’s Cabinet approval for the initiation of fare collection on the Yellow Line monorail from July 3. The fares, determined by five newly drafted regulations from the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), will range from 15 baht to a higher limit of 45 baht for the Yellow Line’s extensive track…
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Prawit and seek: Deputy PM shuts down Thaksin meeting rumours in UK
In response to recent speculation, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon denied meeting with exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra during a visit to England. The deputy PM, a list MP and leader of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), stated that he hadn’t been in contact with the fugitive politician in almost two decades. The 77 year old’s recent journey to…
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Divine intervention: Buddha statue transport turns fatal, spirits stir unrest
A Thai man was killed and another injured when a Buddha statue they were transporting from Baan None Kate Temple in the northeastern province of Si Saket toppled over them. Residents believe the fatal accident occurred because the Buddha spirits did not want the statue to be moved. Baan None Kate Temple was preparing to hold a royal cremation ceremony…
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Unhinged Thai son attacks mother in dog discipline dispute
A 68 year old Thai woman was allegedly attacked by her son and suffered critical injuries after trying to discipline a dog. The son is known in the community for his peculiar behaviour with pit bulls, even at one point parading them in his car until they died. The incident happened in the city of Rangsit in Pathum Thani province. Three…
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Thai exports set for surge amid favourable market conditions and expansion plans
With predictions of a rebounding global economy, Thai exports are expected to witness a surge in the second half of the year, according to the nation’s Commerce Ministry. Keerati Rushchano, the permanent commerce secretary, revealed that the current competitive baht exchange rate coupled with planned market expansion initiatives could significantly boost trade. The regions targeted for market expansion include Yunnan…
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Russian tourism faces a slowdown in Thai markets amid Moscow’s political tension
Amid heightened political tensions in Moscow, the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) observes a potential slowdown in Russian tourists to Thailand, although an increase in long-term stay visitors is also predicted if the situation worsens further. To comprehend the short-term market movements of Russian tourism in detail, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has instructed its Moscow office to…
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Thai woman swindles over 1 million baht from husband
A Thai man urged Channel 3 to share a story about his ex-wife, who deceived him and swindled over 1 million baht from him, to warn other men not to fall victim to a similar situation. The Thai woman, 42 year old Dee, caught the attention of 52 year old Nat on Facebook. Dee claimed to be employed at the…
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Bank of Thailand to loosen foreign exchange regulations to stabilise long-term exchange rates
The Bank of Thailand revealed plans to loosen foreign exchange regulations to stabilise the long-term exchange rate. The move, which shows a clear focus on balancing capital inflows and managing volatility, comes as Thailand’s economy globally integrates further. Under the foreign exchange initiative, Thai individuals will now be able to pour as much as US$10 million into offshore markets, doubling…
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Prachinburi locals discover monk-like termites, place bets on lucky lottery numbers
In a rather unusual discovery, residents of Prachinburi province have witnessed the appearance of strange monk-like termites and long-haired young women termites. Found on the road to the eucalyptus forest near the ancient woods in the Ya Naree district, these peculiar termites have stirred up the curiosity of the locals. The sighting took place during yesterday evening. The substantial termites,…
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Thai-m to cluck about: 2 chicken dishes from Thailand soar in global rankings
A recent ranking of global chicken dishes by the esteemed food mapping site TasteAtlas has positioned two Thai food plates among the top 50. Thai meals “Khao mok kai (a Muslim-style platter of chicken with saffron-flavoured rice)” and “Kai yang (simple grilled chicken dish)” were No. 38 and No. 46, respectively. “Khao mok kai” notched up a commendable 4.3-star rating…
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RTP to erase 10 million innocent individuals from criminal database
A sweeping initiative is currently underway at the Royal Thai Police (RTP) headquarters, set to clear nearly 10 million innocent individuals from its criminal database. Deputy National Police Chief, Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, yesterday revealed at a press conference that RTP seeks to integrate enhanced human rights principles into its processes. The initiative, grounded in the new fingerprint regulation announced…
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