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Thailand News
Royal Thai Air Force plans 19 billion baht for new fighter jets acquisition
The commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), Punpakdee Pattanakul, announced a budget request for the upcoming fiscal year totalling 19 billion baht (US$537 million), intended for the acquisition of new fighter jets. These could potentially be the US F-35 or Sweden’s Gripen E/F. Despite the recently instated government offset policy, Punpakdee’s comments suggest the RTAF’s determination to secure…
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Health
Unlock Thai wellness secrets for ageing & longevity
Thai wellness practices are evolving, and as you delve into the world of wellness tourism and ageing, it’s evident that Thailand is at the forefront of this transformation. Offering a unique blend of ancient traditions and modern practices, Thailand has become a sanctuary for those seeking health and longevity. Wellness tourism in Thailand Wellness tourism in Thailand is more than…
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Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
Choosing the right keywords for PPC: A step by step guide
As you dive deeper into the world of digital marketing, you’ll find yourself encountering a myriad of strategies and tools designed to elevate your online game. Among these, Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising stands out as a critical component. But what exactly is PPC, and why is it so pivotal for your advertising efforts? In essence, PPC is a model of online…
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Events
All you need to know about Chinese New Year in Thailand and where to go
Ah, yes, the Chinese New Year! A time to reflect on past successes and make plans for the future. This Saturday, 10 February, marks the beginning of the Year of the Dragon. Celebrations around the world will be ringing in the new year with a vibrant array of traditions, beautiful art, and delicious food — and in Thailand, it’s no…
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Thailand News
German tourist’s beachside stumble turns vacation into footsie disaster
A German tourist stumbled over construction wire mesh at a beachfront construction site in Pattaya on January 27, leaving him with a serious foot injury. Eyewitnesses revealed that the incident occurred as 24 year old Nils Gleissner ambled along the footpath near the beach. The treacherous mishap transpired at a spot undergoing renovations, with the unsuspecting tourist tripping over the…
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Thailand Weather Updates
Thailand faces thunderstorms and high waves, north cools down
Today’s weather update signals turbulent conditions across the country, with the Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issuing an alert for thunderstorms in 20 provinces. The forecast warns of high waves exceeding 2 metres in the southern seas, while the northern region experiences a significant drop in temperature. The weather pattern over the upper northern region is influenced by a westerly…
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Digital Marketing
Introduction to keyword research for SEM
What does keyword research involve? Keyword research is the cornerstone of Search Engine Marketing (SEM). It’s a strategic practice that involves identifying popular words and phrases people enter into search engines. By understanding these search terms, you can craft your content to meet the needs and queries of your target audience. It’s not merely about guessing which keywords are relevant;…
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Thailand News
14 year old student stabs peer to death in Bangkok school tragedy
The tragic event of a 14 year old student allegedly stabbing his peer to death at Matthayom Naknawa- upatham School in Suan Luang district unfolded on Monday. The incident has prompted the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security to step in, minister Varawut Silpa-Archa yesterday, January 30 confirmed. The accused student reportedly attacked his classmate after the school assembly,…
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Thailand News
Chinese tourist drowns on Rayong’s Koh Samet
A Chinese tourist drowned at Ao Tubtim, Koh Samet, Rayong at 5pm on on January 27. Phe police officers rushed to the accident scene following a report of a Chinese tourist drowning. Local rescue and Rayong medical teams were also dispatched. Clad in a blue swimsuit, the 46 year old Chinese tourist lay lifeless. Despite the immediate deployment of first…
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Road deaths
Teen dies in Bangkok after motorcycle chase ends in horror crash
A tragic accident in Bangkok claimed the life of a 17 year old teen after a motorcycle chase ended in a violent collision with a garbage truck. The incident occurred at around 3.15am today on Kanjanapisek Road, Bang Khae District. The police, forensic experts, and emergency medical teams were called to the scene, where they found the young victim dead.…
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Thailand News
Thai food vendor sparks debate after giving free food to foreign backpacker (video)
A Thai food vendor sparked a debate on social media after giving free food to a foreign backpacker in the southern province of Surat Thani. Many netizens hailed the vendor’s gesture while others said the foreign woman just took advantage of Thais’ kindness. The food vendor shared a video of the foreign backpacker eating food at her restaurant on her…
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Social Media Marketing (SMM)
The potential of user generated content in social media marketing
User generated content (UGC) is a new thing that has changed the game on social media. Businesses are changing how they market online because of this type of material, which is made by regular people instead of brands. The user generated content is content that is made by users, like regular people who show support for a brand. There are…
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Thailand News
Thai workers overseas contribute 60 billion baht in Q1
Over 21,000 Thai workers were dispatched overseas in the first quarter of the 2024 fiscal year, generating nearly 60 billion baht (US$1.69 billion) in remittances, as disclosed by a leading labour representative. The period of October to December saw 21,281 Thais heading overseas for work, half of whom, numbering 10,024, were recruited by the private sector, according to Pairoj Chotikasathien,…
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Thailand News
Royal project scam exposed with six arrests and 270 million baht loss
An illicit operation, exploiting the name of royal projects to defraud unsuspecting investors, has been exposed. Six individuals implicated in the scheme have been apprehended, with damages resulting from the con estimated at a staggering 270 million baht (US$7.6 million). The arrests followed a comprehensive search operation spanning Bangkok, Lop Buri, Chachoengsao, Songkhla, and Nakhon Si Thammarat, confirmed Police Major…
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Thailand News
Drastic fivefold rise in e-cigarette use among Thai schoolchildren
E-cigarette usage amongst Thai schoolchildren has witnessed a drastic fivefold rise over the last seven years, with the majority of users starting their vaping journey during their primary school years, reveals a newly conducted study. The study was carried out amongst 6,700 students and the findings were shared at a seminar, the collective effort of the Centre for Tobacco Control…
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Business News
Cabinet gives preliminary approval to revamp Fisheries Act of 2015
The proposed revision to the Fisheries Act of 2015 yesterday received preliminary approval from the Cabinet. The government aims to ease the challenges encountered by the fishing industry and foster more efficient and sustainable fishing practices. The proposed changes are expected to provide relief to over 600,000 small-scale coastal fishing households in 20 provinces, many of whom were compelled to…
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Business News
Taiwanese tourism in Thailand set to hit one million mark
The Taiwanese tourism market in Thailand is projected to reach a milestone of one million visitors this year, provided that Thailand’s government prolongs its visa-free scheme until the end of the year. Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn, president of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), stated that despite the delayed visa exemption approval for Taiwanese tourists in November last year, the total…
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Business News
Indorama Ventures turns PET recycling into a fun learning experience
Indorama Ventures Plc (IVL), the chemical manufacturing firm, has taken a fun-filled approach to address the issue of a limited supply of waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles which has been affecting its recycling business. The company has taken to educating young students, encouraging them to see used PET bottles as a source of enjoyment and creativity while also promoting the…
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Thailand News
Driver perishes as 22-wheel truck overturns in Si Racha
A tragic incident unfolded yesterday as a 22-wheel trailer truck lost control on a curve and overturned in the Si Racha district of Chon Buri, resulting in the driver’s death. The driver was trapped in the wreckage, and it took rescue workers over three hours to extricate the body. The accident occurred near the Burapha Golf Course in Si Racha.…
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Things To Do
10 most romantic sites in Thailand to visit with your sweetheart
Thailand is one of the most popular honeymoon destinations globally, and it’s easy to see why. A romantic getaway in Thailand can be as laid back or exciting as you want it to be. Having dinner by the beach watching the sunset, discovering diverse marine life, going on an adventure in the jungle, or exploring ancient temples hand in hand…
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Thailand News
Songkhla community faces steep rent hike from temple land
Residents of the community surrounding Wat Khuan Mit in Songkhla raised concerns as the temple, which owns the land they reside on, dramatically increased the rent by twelvefold. The escalation in rental fees has led to severe hardship for the locals, many of whom have lived there since their ancestors’ time. Negotiations with the temple’s caretakers have not yielded any…
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World News
Malaysian influencer discovers pre-meet photo with spouse
Destiny or coincidence is a question on many minds after a Malaysian content creator and social media influencer, known as SoImJenn, shared a spine-tingling moment from her past. Jenn’s discovery of a photograph showing both her and her future husband in the same place before their acquaintanceship has captured the fascination of the Internet. The story begins with Jenn, a…
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Thailand News
Agriculture chief defends against bribe claims in corruption case
The Director-General of the Department of Rice staunchly defended actions taken in a controversy involving a well-known activist, Srisuwan Janraya, who was offered money to halt corruption complaints. At 1pm today, January 30, at the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Natthakit Khanthip addressed the allegations that a consultant to the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives suggested that the director-general’s wife…
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Thailand News
Phuket Airport’s got trunks: Viral sensation as tourists make splash in speedos
A Facebook user sparked viral attention after sharing an image in the Thai Tourism group, Du Lịch Thái Lan, capturing the unusual sight of two foreign tourists clad in tiny speedo trunks at Phuket International Airport. The social media post, by Bui Thi Huong, which rapidly garnered over 500 likes, featured a caption in Vietnamese saying, “Heard that Phuket Airport…
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Thailand News
Uthenthawai campus halts admissions amid escalating student gang violence
The Uthenthawai Campus of the Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-Ok has been directed by Supamas Isarabhakdi, the Minister of Higher Education Science Research and Innovation, to halt admitting new students and expedite its relocation. This decision aims to curb the escalating violence resulting from clashes between student gangs from the Uthenthawai Campus and the nearby Pathumwan Institute of Technology. During…
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Thailand News
Bangkok leverages Boys Love series for global Thai product boost
Bangkok’s commerce scene is set to undergo a transformative boost as the Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, revealed a groundbreaking initiative to elevate Thai products and services to the global stage through the popular and increasingly recognised medium of television and films. Slated to reach an audience of three million across 100 countries, the scheme aims for…
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Thailand News
Thai man takes legal action against boyfriend for stealing 35,000 baht and iPhone (video)
A Thai man took legal action against his boyfriend for stealing a mobile phone and 35,000 baht from his bank account. The victim said he still loved his boyfriend and would drop the charge if he returned his valuables. The victim, 24 year old Jitpanu Sa-ardluan, took to social media after his boyfriend, 21 year old Boonlong, stole his mobile…
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Thailand News
Nakhon Pathom temple draws lottery hopefuls seeking divine luck
A temple in Nakhon Pathom province has become a hub for lottery enthusiasts as the draw date approaches. At Wat Sawang Arom, worshippers and gamblers alike are flocking to seek blessings and lucky numbers, particularly from the revered statues and the mystical water basin which has been associated with previous lottery wins. Wat Sawang Arom, nestled in the district of…
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Thailand News
Stray bullet injures man in Bangkok car park incident
A stray bullet hit a man in the leg as he sat in his car in a Bangkok car park last night. The incident was reported to the Thonglor police around 8.50pm by the victim, Voraset Klueniam, a 53 year old man. Voraset was in his vehicle, stationed in a parking area on Rama 4 Road, when a bullet, originating…
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Thailand News
Bangkok singer arrested for 2 million baht luxury theft spree
An up-and-coming singer was apprehended by Bangkok’s Metropolitan Police on allegations of stealing over 2 million baht worth of luxury branded goods. The arrest of 29 year old Thanandon Ramasutha, was the culmination of a meticulous police investigation following a burglary at a celebrity manager’s home in January 2024. On January 29, in front of a house in the Lat…
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Thailand News
Taiwanese man arrested in Pattaya on overstay and money laundering charges
Pattaya police yesterday arrested a Taiwanese man on charges of money laundering. Additionally, they discovered that he had overstayed his visa validity by over 430 days, equivalent to approximately a year and five months. Officers from the Sub-division 2 Tourist Police Division 1 and Chon Buri Provincial Immigration Office were alerted by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand…
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Thailand News
Off-duty officer thwarts armed assault at Tak gas station
A quick-thinking police officer has been praised for his decisive actions in averting a potential assault at a gas station in Tak. The incident, which occurred today, January 30, saw the officer, identified as Police Lance Corporal Patiphan Kachewapha, thwart an armed man’s attempt to assault a woman in the ladies’ restroom. The event unfolded when Patiphan Kachewapha, an officer…
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Phuket News
Phuket’s Chalong hospital officially opens, boosting local healthcare
The long-awaited opening of Chalong Hospital in Phuket was officially inaugurated by the Minister of Public Health, Dr Cholnan Srikaew. The hospital, which had its soft opening back in November 2019, had its grand opening postponed due to the global pandemic. The opening ceremony was marked with a nod to the generous benefactors whose contributions enabled the establishment of the…
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Thailand News
Phetchaburi police hunt for killer after man shot 14 times
A brutal murder on the streets of Phetchaburi has local police searching for a cold-blooded killer who shot a 30 year old mobile trader known for his good looks, multiple times in broad daylight. The assailant, captured on CCTV footage, pursued the victim, Suthat, on a motorcycle before firing at close range and then fleeing the scene. The incident occurred…
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Thailand News
Foreign man in Phuket caught on TikTok video damaging police wheel clamp
A video featuring a foreign man, using a stone to smash a lock and chain on his motorcycle after it got clamped by police in Phuket, has gone viral in Thailand. Thai netizens called on the police to clarify the charges the foreigner faces. The video was shared by a TikTok user, @_neung132, who appears to be a traffic police…
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Thailand News
Rayong solar company lays off 800 amid financial woes
A prominent solar cell manufacturing company in Rayong has been forced to lay off a significant number of employees, totalling 800, affecting both day and night shifts. The layoffs come as a consequence of several months of financial strain where the company had deferred paying 75% of wages. The Chon Buri-Rayong News Page today reported that the company decided to…
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Phuket News
Australian tourist dies in tragic motorbike crash in Phuket
Tragedy struck in Rawai, Phuket, when an Australian tourist lost his life in a fatal motorbike crash. The man, who had recently arrived on the island from Samui, met with the accident on Friday morning. Local authorities were alerted of the mishap, which occurred across from the Bangchak petrol station on Wiset Road’s southbound lane. Upon arriving at the scene,…
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