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Sponsored Retiring in Thailand: Why and how health insurance is crucial for your golden years
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Thai tourism-linked businesses experience booming growth amid economic recovery
Amid escalating tourist arrivals and robust economic recovery, Thai tourism-associated enterprises have been reaping lucrative rewards, particularly in the fields of foreign exchange, travel agencies, tour guides, dining establishments, and the accommodation industry. Such industries have experienced impressive growth within the initial five months of this year, as revealed by data garnered through the Business Development Department of the Commerce…
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Business diversification: Susco Beyond explores EV market amidst fluctuating oil prices
Susco Beyond, an auxiliary affair of Susco Plc, a prominent Thai oil retailer, persists to diversify. While an integral part of their business still revolves around the oil industry, they seek to mitigate the risks associated with fluctuating oil prices through business diversification. To this end, they have turned their attention to non-oil businesses, an example of which includes their…
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Post-pandemic business growth: CMG aims for 20% revenue boost relying on beauty trends
In an era marked by a surge in consumer-based beauty industry trends, Central Marketing Group (CMG), a key Central Retail Corporation subsidiary and renowned distributor of over forty top-notch global brands, targets a 20% revenue business growth for their beauty segment this year. The company’s president, Edwin Yap Hawson, notes that the anticipated business growth can be credited to inventive…
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Thai chicken advancement: CPF targets space-grade safety for production
In a bold step indicative of its commitment to product safety, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (CPF) has set its sights on the stars. Taking its poultry products to new heights, CPF is joining the “Thai Food Mission to Space” programme. A trailblazing endeavour, this Thai chicken project is spearheaded by CPF in partnership with Nanoracks Llc, a leader in space…
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Chachoengsao shockwave: 5-vehicle crash injures 4, incites traffic alarm
A sudden vehicle collision occurred in Chachoengsao province, involving a compact Isuzu Jumbo truck and a series of cars, resulting in the wreckage of five vehicles. The incident, which took place today around 12.30pm, caused concern among locals. The crash resulted in four injuries and happened in the Bang Pakong district along Thepparat Road, in the direction towards Bangkok. The…
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Phuket loses World Specialised Expo bid but remains hopeful for future
Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew expressed gratitude to all who supported Phuket’s bid for hosting the World Specialised Expo 2027/28, despite Thailand failing to win the hosting rights. The event’s organiser, the Bureau International des Expositions, announced the winner as Belgrade, Serbia during their 172nd general assembly, which was held in Paris. Governor Narong addressed the public in a Facebook post,…
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Unique Thai village profits from hot-season tokay gecko trade exports to China
A unique Thai village is gaining lucrative income from capturing and processing tokay geckoes, generating hundreds of thousands of baht (US$2,860) per month during the hot season. In the northeast province of Nakhon Phanom, villagers from Ban Tal in Nah Wah district are seizing the opportunity to capture the amphibians that thrive in the warm weather. Ban Tal Thai Village,…
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Bangkok Airways triumphs at World Airline Awards for 7th consecutive year
The World Airline Awards 2023 ceremony saw Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited retaining its resplendent position under the spotlight. The prestigious accolades of ‘The World’s Best Regional Airline’ and ‘The Best Regional Airline in Asia’ were pinned on this airline, marking its seventh year of triumph. The presentation took place today at the Paris Air Show, where Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, the…
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Chon Buri authorities arrest employee accused of adolescent assault in 2022
Authorities in Chon Buri province tracked down and arrested a young staff member who enticed a new female employee to stay with him, assaulting her later, and eventually fleeing the case. Thanachai, a 21 year old man, was apprehended today per the court order of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya on charges of “Using brute force to commit indecent assault and…
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Thailand tourism thrives as it ranks second in global travel, Bangkok tops city list
Thailand tourism continues to thrive, as online travel platform Agoda recently revealed that the country holds the title of the second most popular destination for travellers worldwide, with Bangkok topping the list of favourite cities for global travellers. The ranking came from an analysis of booking data collected from January to May of the current year, shared by government spokesman…
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Double bereavement: Car collision kills woman days after mother’s funeral
A tragic car accident claimed the life of a 65 year old Thai woman, Sakorn, amid the grieving period for her mother’s funeral. The incident has reportedly piled sorrow on the family who were just recovering from their recent loss. The accident occurred at around 8am today, on the road connecting Nakhon Si Thammarat and Pak Phanang. The investigating officers…
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Thai Ex’s revenge plot goes awry after spreading false claims and posting sex video
A disgruntled ex-boyfriend posted a sex video of his former girlfriend on social media and falsely claimed she was a prostitute which led to a number of unwelcome men visiting her family home. The Thai man was apparently unhappy that their relationship ended due to his infidelity. The victim’s mother spoke to the media and reported the incidents to the…
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Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort recognized as Tripadvisor® 2023 Travelers’ Choice® Award
Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort has announced that Tripadvisor has recognised it as a 2023 Travelers’ Choice award winner. The coveted award celebrates businesses that have consistently received great traveler reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months, placing these winners among the 10% of all listings on Tripadvisor globally. Daryn Hudson, the General Manager of Four…
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Monkey business alert: Chiang Mai Zoo stages emergency drill as gibbons plot daring escape
Chiang Mai Zoo set in place an emergency drill for the staff members in preparation just in case any of the zoo’s gibbons tried to escape. To enhance the realism of the exercise, two zookeepers wore gibbon costumes and assumed the roles of the stubborn animals. Chiang Mai Zoo’s official Facebook page of shared a video of the emergency drill…
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Phuket road closure: Temporary shutdown for flood-prevention works disrupts traffic
Police have released a map indicating alternative routes to help reduce traffic disruptions after the temporary closure of a 1-kilometre stretch of road for flood prevention works in Patong. The section affected from Soi Banzaan to Soi Nanai Ruamjai (Soi Nanai 8) has been closed since Tuesday. The road closure was originally scheduled until August 26, although recent notices from…
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Bang Klaan temple abbot identifies 17 suspects behind violent intrusion
The abbot of Bang Klaan temple reported 17 more suspects involved in the recent violent intrusion at his temple in Phichit province. The offenders are comprised of 14 locals and three non-affiliated monks. The police have used CCTV footage to identify the culprits who caused several injuries to the temple’s staff and lay supporters. The abbot, Pissut Warakan, granted authority…
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Bangkok’s historic Hua Lamphong station plans major exhibitions and celebrations
Bangkok’s historic Hua Lamphong railway station, with its Italian Neo-Renaissance-style architecture, is gearing up to host prominent events while continuing to provide suburban commuting and tourism train services. This comes on the heels of extensive renovations that have transformed the 107 year old station to accommodate both roles effectively. Ekkarat Si-arayanphong, head of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) governor’s office,…
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From strays to real estate: Animal caretaker puts house on paws for sale to secure future for furry friends
The caretaker of almost 2,000 stray animals in Chon Buri announced her house was up for sale to pay off her bank debts so she can continue to take care of her animals. The 73 year old Thai woman, commonly known as Aunt Tim, founder of the House of Angels for Stray Animals, is facing financial difficulties due to various…
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Double shooting suspect surrenders to police, reveals motive in Chachoengsao
A suspect in a double shooting at a popular establishment in Chachoengsao province has turned himself in to police at Plaeng Yao Police Station and revealed his motives for the crime. Thirty-two year old Natthaphon, whose last name was withheld, explained that the incident occurred due to an altercation at a live entertainment venue in Plaeng Yao on June 18.…
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Spice of controversy: Vietnamese, Indian vendors accuse Thai Police ‘Curry’pt practices
Vietnamese and Indian vendors in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok accused the Thai police of extortion and soliciting bribes from them. Nonthaburi province residents last night handed a video to Channel 3 of a Vietnamese seller’s complaint about having to hand over eye-watering bribes. In the video, the 31 year old Vietnamese man, Min, disclosed that he has been selling dried squid…
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Delta Electronics cites external factors in share price fluctuations
There’s been a recent development with Delta Electronics (Thailand). The company has informed the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) that the company’s recent share price fluctuations are the result of external factors and that its financial fundamentals remain strong. Following a slump of 18.3% on Tuesday, Delta’s shares experienced volatility yesterday, closing up 0.26%. The trading alert on Delta’s shares…
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Pharmaceutical R&D lab investment drives JSP Pharma to target 30% revenue growth
JSP Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Thailand) Plc, a company specialising in the distribution of medicines and nutritional supplements, is eyeing a 30% increase in revenue this year, which is partly due to the introduction of its new pharmaceutical research and development (R&D) service for the growing medical industry. In 2020, JSP earned 436 million baht, albeit incurring a loss of 17.4 million…
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Fashion-forward: Jaspal gears up for IPO, set to make a stylish debut on stock exchange
Bangkok-based ready-to-wear fashion company Jaspal is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) as it seeks funding to further develop its fashion and lifestyle ventures. Jaspal recently submitted a proposal for the listing, offering up to 156 million shares, representing no more than 26% of the firm’s paid-up capital, to the Securities and…
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Digital platforms in Thailand face new transparency law, affecting over 1,000 major operators
A new law issued by royal decree will come into effect on August 21, aimed at regulating digital platforms in Thailand while promoting transparency and consumer protection, according to Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn. The digital platform service law was was first published in the Royal Gazette on December 23, 2022. Upon implementation, digital platforms looking to conduct…
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Sustainable financing: Unlocking Thailand’s net-zero pathway challenge
The urgency of tackling climate change and transitioning towards a sustainable future has drawn increased attention to the importance of sustainable financing in recent years. With every investment decision holding the potential to mould the fate of the planet, governments, corporations, and financial institutions are recognising the significance of funding environmentally friendly initiatives. The push for a net-zero carbon economy…
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Thailand boosts oversight of agriculture imports to tackle smuggling
The Ministry of Commerce in Thailand is ramping up its efforts to strengthen the oversight of agricultural product imports in an attempt to tackle smuggling in the country. The Internal Trade Department’s deputy director-general, Chakra Yodmani, noted that his agency has instituted measures to control the flow of 10 different crops, including paddy and milled rice, government stockpiled rice, fresh…
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Explosion at Yinchuan barbecue restaurant kills 31, as liquefied petroleum gas leak identified (video)
A violent explosion at a busy Yinchuan barbecue restaurant in northwestern China last night claimed the lives of at least 31 people and left several injured. A leak of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) was identified as the cause of the incident, and police are accelerating their investigations. The explosion took place at Fuyang Barbecue Restaurant in Yinchuan’s downtown residential area.…
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Search for missing Titan submarine en route to Titanic wreck intensifies
International teams are intensifying efforts to locate OceanGate‘s missing Titan submarine, which lost contact on June 18 while transporting five tourists to visit the Titanic shipwreck in the North Atlantic. Amid concerns over dwindling oxygen supplies thought to last only 96 hours, search teams are focusing on distant areas of the Atlantic where underwater sounds have been detected intermittently. In…
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Fairway fury: Jealous Thai man swings into violence, leaving golfer and caddy teetering on the edge in Kanchababuri
A jealous Thai man shot a golfer and his caddy at Mae Klong Dam Golf Course in the Tha Muang district in the central province of Kanchanaburi. The two victims are in a coma, fighting for their lives Officers from Tha Muang Police Station investigated the shooting scene at the golf course and discovered bloodstains scattered across the seventh and ninth…
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Tham Luang Cave rescue hero Narongsak Osatanakorn dies at 58
Narongsak Osatanakorn, the 58 year old governor of Pathum Thani Province, has died from cancer at Siriraj Hospital at 6pm yesterday (June 21), Sanook reported. He was famously known for his role in coordinating the rescue operation of 13 people trapped in Tham Luang Cave in 2018, earning him the nickname ‘Governor of the Wild Boars.’ Born on June 1…
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