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  • Business NewsShocking slump: Thailand’s premium EV sales plunge 35%

    Shocking slump: Thailand’s premium EV sales plunge 35%

    Thailand has experienced a significant decline in the sales of premium electric vehicles (EVs), dropping 35% year-on-year in the first half of the year. Despite this downturn, BMW remains optimistic about its EV sales, banking on the appeal of its newly launched models in the Mini family in Bangkok. Sales of premium EVs fell to 3,844 units between January and…

  • Thailand NewsBMW driver hits motorcycle, causing fatal crash in central Thailand

    BMW driver hits motorcycle, causing fatal crash in central Thailand

    A BMW driver rear-ended a motorcycle carrying three people, resulting in one fatality and two injuries. The driver claimed the motorcycle abruptly stopped in front of him, leaving him with no time to brake. A collision occurred this morning, July 2, on the bridge returning from Phahonyothin Road to Phahonyothin Road in front of a bone factory in Khlong Luang,…

  • Thailand NewsNun gifts 7 million baht BMW to famous preacher

    Nun gifts 7 million baht BMW to famous preacher

    A social media sensation ensued when a nun and her disciples gifted a brand-new luxury BMW car worth 7 million baht to a renowned preacher, Luang Ta Sinsap, at Wat Pa Bo Nam Phra In in Ubon Ratchathani. The Facebook page of Nun Chen, from the same temple, yesterday posted images of a black BMW sedan with red license plates…

  • Thailand NewsLithuanian man fined 12,000 baht for drifting BMW in Chon Buri

    Lithuanian man fined 12,000 baht for drifting BMW in Chon Buri

    Chon Buri Provincial Court fined a Lithuanian man 12,000 baht for dangerous driving and getting behind the wheel without a licence after a video of him drifting his luxury BMW Z4 went viral on Thai social media earlier this month. The footage captures a black BMW Z4 drifting through the centre of an intersection, surrounded by stationary vehicles waiting at…

  • Thailand NewsLuxury BMW catches fire in Phuket: Engine malfunction suspected

    Luxury BMW catches fire in Phuket: Engine malfunction suspected

    A high-end BMW caught fire near a fuel station in Phuket, causing significant damage to the vehicle in the early hours of the morning today, December 15. The local authorities quickly responded to the incident, extinguishing the blaze to prevent further harm. The owner of the car revealed that smoke began to emit from the engine, prompting suspicions of mechanical malfunction.…

  • Thailand NewsAngry ‘sugar mommy’ purposely crashes BMW into man’s house and cars, accuses him of being a prostitute

    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…

  • Transport NewsIs BMW really Thailand’s favourite car?

    Is BMW really Thailand’s favourite car?

    BMW is Thailand’s favourite car marque. It might not be the best-selling vehicle, but when Thai people have plenty of money to spend, they choose BMW. The company saw growth in registrations across its range, driven by last year’s marketing initiatives. BMW and Mini have led Thailand’s premium market for the past three years. Both have seen an increase in their…

  • Road deathsMixed blessings in Thailand’s holiday road carnage

    Mixed blessings in Thailand’s holiday road carnage

    Thailand’s annual New Year holiday road carnage has seen 85 deaths in two days, but there were mixed blessings in a Bangkok temple, as a meritless BMW added to the grim statistics. The death toll in road accidents during the first two days of the new year holiday, traditionally a time when Thai people go home to meet their families,…

  • Pattaya NewsEstate developer killed in Chon Buri trailor truck crash

    Estate developer killed in Chon Buri trailor truck crash

    An estate developer was killed after his BMW hit and became wedged under an 18-wheeler truck in Chon Buri. The man, 31-year-old Krisda Phayungpol, was the owner of a housing project and construction and design company. According to Bangkok Post, the trailer truck was reportedly making a U-turn on highway 33 in tambon Pong, Bang Lamung when the accident occurred.…

  • SponsoredICONSIAM joins forces with BMW to provide EV charging station-equipped exclusive car park

    ICONSIAM joins forces with BMW to provide EV charging station-equipped exclusive car park

    Press Release ICONSIAM and BMW Group Thailand have extended privileges to BMW motorists with exclusive parking at Bangkok’s world-class riverside landmark. The collaboration between the two parties sees an easily accessible section of ICONSIAM’s UG floor set aside for reserved parking and an advanced electric vehicle charging station. The space can serve five vehicles at one time with two slots…

  • Thailand NewsMonk-turned-ladyboy bites back at netizens questioning how she bought a BMW

    Monk-turned-ladyboy bites back at netizens questioning how she bought a BMW

    Former monk Phra Maha Phraiwan – now a ladyboy and influencer who goes by the nickname “Prairie” – ditched the orange robes for an orange dress and bought a BMW. Prairie has snapped back at netizens asking her, “How did you get so rich?” Phra Maha Phraiwan – also a successful writer – rose to fame in 2021 for his…

  • Thailand NewsThailand International Motor Expo 2022

    Thailand International Motor Expo 2022

    A lot of shiny cars, a lot of shiny lights and a whole lot more pretties. Check out all the new car, bike, boat and beauty models out this new year! Tim Newton reports live from the Impact Challenger Arena as he takes a look around Thailand’s International Motor Expo 2022.

  • Sponsored17 Best Marketing and Advertising Agencies in Thailand

    17 Best Marketing and Advertising Agencies in Thailand

    Sponsored Article Thailand shines as a prime business destination in Asia, excelling in e-commerce, digital transformation, and internet adoption. Its allure for international business expansion is undeniable. However, venturing into this market comes with challenges. To compete effectively, businesses must grasp Thai consumer behaviour, cultural dynamics, and prevailing marketing trends. Thai consumers have embraced digital platforms, dedicating more time to…

  • Bangkok NewsCollision results in fire in front of Bangkok’s Anti-Corruption Museum

    Collision results in fire in front of Bangkok’s Anti-Corruption Museum

    A collision yesterday between a taxi and a BMW on Bangkok’s Phitsanulok Road yesterday directly in front of the Anti-Corruption Museum resulted in a fire in the taxi’s engine compartment. Both drivers denied responsibilty. Security from the nearby museum rushed out with a fire extinguisher, and firemen later arrived to finish the job. The taxi driver, “Weerasak”, said he was…