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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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Cyanide serial killer’s sister-in-law questioned for possessing victim’s assets
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) summoned and questioned the sister-in-law and younger brother of the cyanide serial killer, Sararat “Am” Rangsiwuthaporn, after her sister-in-law was found to have a designer bag and mobile phone belonging to her latest victim. The Thai cyanide serial killer is currently imprisoned at the Central Women Correctional Institution in Bangkok after being accused of taking…
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State banks offer higher deposit rates at Money Expo 2023
State-owned banks in the country are eager to offer customers higher deposit rates, with one scheme providing up to 17%. At the 23rd Money Expo 2023, Government Savings Bank (GSB) and the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) unveiled campaigns to attract patrons to open short-term deposits for three-to-five months by presenting step-up interest rates. Monetary Policy Committee members…
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Rare ceremony for Jao Por Xiang Do brings luck and excitement to Surin community after 10 years
Yesterday, at 9am, more than 1,000 participants gathered for a ceremony at the Seiang Do Shrine near the Huay Kaew water storage in Rattnaburi, Surin province. This ritual was a part of the annual Boon Bang Fai ceremony for Surin province’s Ban Phue community in Rattanaburi. It serves to preserve ancient cultural traditions and is being held for the first…
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Proposal to tackle illegal tour guides and boost job opportunities submitted to prime ministerial candidates
Tour guides have presented a proposal to numerous prime ministerial candidates from various political parties, with the aim of eliminating unlawful tour guides and nominee businesses. They also hope that the proposed Tourist Guide Act will expand the scope of the profession, leading to increased employment opportunities. Yesterday, representatives from the Professional Tourist Guides Association of Thailand visited political party…
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Thailand partners with Asean organisations to develop electric vehicle battery technology
Thailand has joined forces with five technology and electric vehicle (EV) organisations in Asean to conduct a joint study and develop EV battery technology, in efforts to strengthen the booming EV industry in the region. This collaboration aims not only to enhance the EV ecosystem but also to support Asean’s economy under its sustainable development concept, stated Pimpa Limthongkul, the…
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Thai father and son’s hilarious new alphabets video goes viral
Internet users have had a good laugh at a new dimension of the Thai alphabet, where the child misinterpreted certain characters, and a father got a taste of karma from his son. Reportedly, a mother from the Sam Yaek area in Wichian Buri District, Phetchabun Province, posted a highly amusing video clip of a father teaching his son, named Nong…
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NACC requires political parties to submit policy corruption risk assessments to EC
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has announced that it requires every political party to submit their policy corruption risk assessment criteria reports to the Election Commission (EC) urgently as the EC will forward the findings to the NACC after this Sunday’s election. The NACC stated that it wanted to clarify the urgent letter issued on May 3 to all political…
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Legal action against violent demonstrators at Samran Rat police station
Authorities have confirmed their intentions to take legal action against a group of demonstrators involved in a violent protest at Samran Rat police station. The demonstration occurred on Wednesday night and saw nine protesters arrested for their alleged role in leading about 20 people to spray paint the station in the Phra Nakhon district. The Metropolitan Police Division 6’s commander,…
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Campaign urges senators to back winning party in forming Thai government
A campaign led by a group of academics is calling for the support of senators for the political party that secures the most House seats in Sunday’s election, in hopes to establish a new government efficiently. The public can contribute their views on this initiative from midday on Monday until midday Wednesday by voting through the QR code provided by…
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Election Commission to reveal unofficial results by 11pm on Sunday
The Election Commission (EC) anticipates that unofficial General Election results will be available by 11pm on Sunday. Results from ballot counts at polling stations across the nation will be compiled, verified, and subsequently published via the EC’s internet-based system called ECT Report starting at 7pm. The unofficial results will be published on a designated website, which can accommodate up to…
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Progressive Movement’s Piyabutr Saengkanokkul supports MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat amid election eligibility controversy
Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, an influential figure in Thailand’s Progressive Movement and a key helper for the Move Forward Party’s election campaign, encouraged the party’s supporters on Thursday to stand firm against attempts to discredit Pita Limjaroenrat, the 42-year-old leader and sole prime ministerial candidate for the MFP. He also urged them to fight against efforts to prevent the party from achieving…
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Chartthaipattana Party aims for 25 parliamentary seats and support of monarchy in election
The leader of the Chartthaipattana Party, Varawut Silpa-archa, said yesterday that his party would obtain at least 25 Parliamentary seats in the upcoming General Election on Sunday. He expressed the party’s desire to form a government with other parties supporting the monarchy. Varawut assigned all candidates from the party to participate in on-site campaign rallies. He commented on the complexities…
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Thundershowers, winds, rain, and floods expected in Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department warns of thundershowers, gusty winds, heavy rain, and floods in Thailand. In upper Thailand, the department warns of a tropical storm that could bring thundershowers and gusty winds until Monday (May 15). In addition, heavy rains, hailstorms and lightning are forecast in some areas during this period. People living in upper Thailand have been advised to…
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Pakistan’s supreme court declares Imran Khan’s arrest invalid
Pakistan’s Supreme Court ruled on May 11 that the arrest of former prime minister, Imran Khan, was “invalid”. This decision was made two days after his apprehension ignited severe protests and deadly clashes across the nation. For his safety, the court ordered Khan to remain in their custody under police protection until his appearance in court the following day. Chief…
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WhatsApp in-chat payments roll out in Singapore: A new chapter for SMEs or a security risk?
Digital payments are transforming rapidly, and WhatsApp’s recent decision to launch in-chat payments in Singapore highlights this change. The move by Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, is expected to have a significant impact on local businesses and increase competition among the region’s e-payment providers. However, concerns also arise around security, privacy, and the potential for scams and fraud. With a user…
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US and China diplomats meet in Vienna for talks amid soaring tensions
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi gathered in Vienna this week for talks aimed at maintaining communication between Washington and Beijing amid soaring tensions, particularly over Taiwan. The two officials engaged in eight hours of discussions in the Austrian capital, covering a range of topics, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Taiwan –…
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Thailand Consumers Council urges government to lower fuel tariff and promote home solar panels use
The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) is urging the government to consider lowering the fuel tariff (Ft) amid mounting complaints about high electricity bills while suggesting that the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) promote the use of domestic solar panels to help address the problem. Itthaboon Onwongsa, TCC deputy secretary, noted during a seminar discussing recent increases in power costs, that the…
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Biden and senior Republicans meeting postponed for further staff discussions
Crunch negotiations between US President Joe Biden and senior Republicans have been delayed until early next week, allowing staff to continue their discussions, according to a statement from the White House yesterday. An insider familiar with the talks between the Democratic and Republican leaders described this as a positive development, implying that it was not the right time for the…
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Lottery predictions for May 16: Exploring prominent numbers and news stories
In recent lottery news, various prominent numbers and stories have been making headlines and The Thaiger has compiled the most interesting updates for readers to ponder over. In one piece of news, a TikTok user under the account ‘nid8857,’ posted a video sharing five sets of Chinese calendar lottery numbers: 549, 4951, 240, 920, and 346. Another story that has…
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Revolut CFO Mikko Salovaara resigns amid banking licence delays
Financial technology company Revolut announced yesterday that its Chief Financial Officer, Mikko Salovaara, aged 31, will be departing the firm after two years in the position. A spokesperson for the London-based start-up cited “personal reasons” as the cause for his resignation. At this time, no successor has been named by Revolut. The company has been going through a challenging period…
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Brothers, 6 and 3, take parents’ car for joyride in Malaysia
A six year old boy in Malaysia put his three year old brother in the passenger seat of his parent’s car and took it for a 2.5 kilometre joyride before crashing into a lamppost late Tuesday night. The motive? They wanted to buy a toy car. After the boys’ father fell asleep, they waited for their mother to go to…
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Thai mother accuses nanny of causing brain injury to her 5 month old baby
A 29 year old Thai mother from Pattaya believes her five month old daughter’s alleged brain injuries were inflicted by the nanny she hired to help care for her child. The baby is currently receiving treatment for internal bleeding and brain swelling at Chon Buri Hospital, with her mother, Apinya Chaemsawang, suspecting the nanny to be responsible for the injuries.…
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Tourists warned against taking ‘Happy Water’ drug in Thailand
Thailand‘s Department of Medicine is warning partygoers against taking “Happy Water,” a dangerous cocktail of various illicit drugs which has become an “epidemic” in the country’s nightlife scene, reports KhaoSod. Happy Water is made by mixing various drugs into a sweetened drink, typically including ketamine, ecstasy, methamphetamine, diazepam, caffeine, and tramadol all in one, according to the Deputy Director-General of…
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Thai man arrested for selling fake 1,000 baht banknotes
Officers from the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) yesterday arrested a Thai man after discovering he sold fake 1,000 baht banknotes online with a promotion, buy 10 get 1 free. The Bank of Thailand received a complaint about counterfeit banknotes being sold on Twitter and then reported the issue to the EDC and urged for an urgent investigation as the…
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Stranded in Thailand: Bankrupt foreign woman unable to return home
A foreign woman sought assistance from locals in Krabi province in the southern region of Thailand after she ran out of money. She is unable to return to her home country, the United States. A cannabis shop owner near Ao Nang Beach in Krabi posted the story of the foreign woman on Facebook yesterday. He said the woman bought cannabis from…
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Tenant leaves condo in shocking state after not paying rent for 4 months
The owner of a luxury condominium reported a shocking discovery after opening a rented room to find it packed with garbage. The tenant, a beautiful young woman, had been renting the room for four months and claimed she was unable to clean it up because she had undergone breast augmentation surgery. Yesterday, the owner of the high-end condominium reported via…
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Drunk man rescued from Pattaya sea after argument with girlfriend
A heavily drunk man was found floating on a buoy 30 metres from the shore in Pattaya, eastern Thailand, in the early hours of this morning. His mother said he got into the sea after quarrelling with his girlfriend. At 5am, officers at Mueang Pattaya Police Station were informed that someone had disappeared in the sea at Jomtien Beach in…
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Thai man found dead in Chon Buri pond after leaving drinking party
A Thai man was discovered dead in a pond in Chon Buri yesterday after leaving a drinking party. Police suspect that the 52 year old man might have entered the water to cool himself down and tragically drowned. Huay Yai Police were notified about the incident around 8.30pm and promptly arrived at the scene with rescue workers from the Sawang…
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Miracle in Thailand: Siblings reunite with missing mother after 30 years
Against all odds, six siblings in Thailand were reunited with their 86 year old mother today who went missing from their family home over 30 years ago. For the past 18 years, monks and villagers were taking care of her at a temple in Prachin Buri province. Khamthep Iammalai, the former abbot of Wat Mai Saraburi in Kabin Buri district,…
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Angry ‘sugar mommy’ purposely crashes BMW into man’s house and cars, accuses him of being a prostitute
A Thai TikTok user posted a video of an angry “sugar mommy” crashing her BMW sedan into his house and cars after she accused him of being a prostitute. The TiKToker Nat Thanapong shared the video two days ago. The video shows the BMW sedan repeatedly crashing into Nat’s black fence at the front of his house until the fence…
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