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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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Gold prices could hit US$2,015 per ounce in near future, says GTA
The Gold Traders Association (GTA) projected a potential rise in gold prices, possibly hitting US$2,015 (71,535 baht) per ounce in the near future. However, this trend may be interspersed with periods of market volatility. Yesterday morning, spot gold saw an increase of 0.4% to US$1,997.39, spurred by a dip in the US dollar and a fall in the benchmark US…
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Teenage Thai girl uses fake receipts to get 19 free nights at central Thailand hotel (video)
A 15 year old Thai girl created fake money transfer receipts to get 19 free nights at a hotel in the central province of Chachengsao. The hotel owner, Thanwarat Channamkham, contacted Mueang Chachengsao Police Station on November 23 after realising she had been defrauded by her teenage guest, Nuan. Thanwarat told officers that the teenage guest created fake money transfer…
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Miss Universe runner-up Anntonia Porsild involved in shocking motorway accident (video)
A shocking motorway accident involving Anntonia Porsild, the runner-up in the Miss Universe 2023 contest, sparked widespread concern among her fans. The incident occurred on the evening of November 23 while Anntonia was en route to Mexico Airport to return to Thailand. The driver, unfamiliar with the route, was speeding and missed the airport exit sign. In a dangerous move,…
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HK dog meat deception: App-savvy con artists swipe 6.2 million baht
Cyber criminals in Hong Kong unleashed a devious plot involving faux dog meat sales, designed to hook unsuspecting victims into downloading a treacherous mobile app. Hong Kong police are on high alert as they uncover a ploy wherein scammers exploit two social media pages peddling fragrant meat, with no connection to actual dog meat. The scam is a bait-and-switch, involving…
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Rubbish accumulation shock: Chiang Mai condo unveils year-long neglect
A year-long accumulation of rubbish in a Chiang Mai condominium sparked concern among other tenants when it led to a water leak. The tenant, a 40 year old postal worker, had been absent for a year, leaving behind a room filled with waste at a lodging on Mahidol Road, Nong Hoi, Mueang District, Chiang Mai. The issue came to light…
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Thailand tourism suffers as Chinese visitor target falls short
Thailand‘s anticipated tally of Chinese visitors for this year has been downgraded to between 3.4 million and 3.5 million, falling short of the target set by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). This comes despite the implementation of a visa-free scheme aimed at luring Chinese tourists. Before the pandemic wreaked havoc in 2019, China played a pivotal role in Thailand’s…
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Employee compensation: Bangkok iron factory resolves terminations
Bangkok Iron Factory, a leading metal manufacturing company, confirmed plans to compensate 382 employees following their employment termination on December 28. The company is also offering the option for skilled workers to continue employment at two of its other factories. The employee compensation decision follows a meeting held today between the Labour Ministry’s inspector, Sophakiat Kiatniracha, and the employees of…
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Thai monk beaten up in gang attack after shooting sub-district officer
Locals in the northern province of Sukhothai beat up a 70 year old Thai monk after he shot a 60 year old sub-district officer. The gunman revealed he became angry at being called a thug and that is why he shot the man. Srisat Chanalai Police Station officers rushed to investigate a shooting scene at Koh Rabiang Temple in the…
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Neighbourhood dispute turns violent over public land vegetable garden in northern Thailand
A heated neighbourhood dispute erupted over a vegetable garden planted on public land in Chiang Mai. The argument resulted in physical violence, leaving several people injured. Police are now preparing to interrogate all involved today. Panya, a 62 year old resident, has lived in the neighbourhood for quite some time. Prior to the arrival of a disputing family, he had…
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Phuket launches health certification for hotels to boost tourists’ confidence
The Department of Medical Sciences, a part of Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health, has introduced a certification programme that awards hotels for their effective prevention of Legionnaires disease and Norovirus. This initiative is part of the broader Safety Phuket Island Sandbox scheme, aimed at bolstering tourist confidence in visiting Phuket and the rest of the country. The unveiling of this…
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Taxi cooperatives dispute: Phuket vice governor urges calm
Tensions have been simmering amongst taxi cooperatives in Phuket, as a recent meeting saw the island’s vice governor pleading with drivers to keep their emotions in check when dealing with mobile app taxi drivers. Vice Governor Amnuay Pinsuwan’s plea comes in light of a series of confrontations and issues that have been escalating on the island’s roads. The gathering took…
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Copyright infringement crackdown: Thai government targets 463 platforms
The Ministry of Commerce is cracking down on 463 platforms selling songs that infringe copyright laws, encompassing both Thai and international music. The platform owners have been instructed to immediately remove the offending products. Today, the Director of the Department of Intellectual Property, Wutthikrai Leewiraphan, stated that the department is committed to proactive and integrated collaboration with relevant agencies to…
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Southeast Thailand mystery case: Diver discovers bone fragments in canal
A mystery unfolded in the small town of Bo Rai, Trat when a local found nearly 30 bone fragments while diving in a canal. The 26 year old man, known only as Pin, was looking for fish in the canal, which is approximately 30 metres wide and 1 to 2 metres deep. Following the discovery, rescue workers and police were…
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Water management advancements: Irrigation department propels development
The Irrigation Department is pushing forward with the development of the Lower Huai Luang Basin and the Huai Pue Dam project to enhance water management capabilities and mitigate drought and flooding. Sunthorn Kamsee Mueang, director of the Office of Large Irrigation Construction Office No. 5, along with Irrigation Department officials and the media, visited the project site in Phon Pisai…
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Former Thai police officer murdered in central Thailand
A mother discovered the body of her missing son, a retired Thai police officer, brutally murdered in a sugarcane field in the central province of Lopburi. The family suspected the murder was linked to a conflict with a drug gang. The 70 year old woman, Prayoon Chiangkun, reported the death of her son, 51 year old Somsak Charoenrod, at Srabot…
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Vegtable prices soar in Yala’s Betong market as crops crumble as rainfall wreaks havoc
Fresh vegetable prices in the Betong municipal market in Yala have seen a dramatic increase due to inclement weather causing a decrease in production. The constant cold and rainfall have stunted vegetable growth and have led to disease that destroys the crops. This has caused substantial damage to the planting areas, leading to reduced yields and subsequent hikes in vegetable…
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Car calamity: Two teachers dead, 12 injured in central Thailand crash
A tragic car accident claimed the lives of two teachers and injured 12 others on their way to work in Sri Mahapho district, Prachinburi province. The teachers, identified as Thitthai Kaewsri and Srathha Muangdee, were en route to their school when their car collided with a bus carrying factory workers. At about 6.30am, local police were alerted to the accident…
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Thai economy rebound: PM unveils bold plan to tackle challenges
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin outlined a comprehensive plan to tackle pressing economic issues in Thailand spanning agriculture, industry, and debt-related concerns. He unveiled his intentions during a keynote speech at The Standard Economic Forum, stating that the Thai economy’s current state is a subject of contention between himself and the Bank of Thailand’s governor. Despite the debate, the Thai PM…
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Thai tourists injured in bus crash in Turkey’s Denizli province
A tour bus carrying 26 Thai tourists crashed into a roadside signboard in Denizli, Turkey, resulting in injuries to all onboard. Four of the tourists were critically injured, while the remaining 22 suffered other injuries. The accident took place yesterday (November 23) while the tourists, travelling with the Doraku Tours company, were exploring the popular tourist province. The injured tourists…
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AOT to increase passenger service charges by 30 baht from April next year
Airport of Thailand (AOT) will increase passenger service charges (PSC) by 30 baht from April 1 of next year onwards due to increased costs following the installation of smarter technology at airports. The PSC for international departure passengers will increase from 700 to 730 baht per person, and the PSC for domestic departure passengers will increase from 100 to 130…
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Brolamen serum scare: FDA warns against unregistered wrinkle eraser
Brolamen, a serum claiming to instantly eliminate crow’s feet, received a cautionary notice from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after being showcased in an online video today. Weerachai Nalawachai, the FDA’s Deputy Secretary-General, disclosed that upon a more in-depth investigation, the product, which lacks Thai labelling, was not located in the Thai cosmetics product database. “Narrowing of the eyes…
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Heroic crane driver’s daring rescue: Death-defying stunt saves colleague from £750m tower inferno (video)
A modest crane driver showcased Hollywood-worthy heroics to save a construction worker from the blazing £750 million (30 billion baht) One Station Hill development in Reading, in the United Kingdom. The astonishing rescue unfolded as smoke and flames threatened a worker’s life, and the crane operator, Glen Edwards, became an unlikely superhero. In a gripping three-minute ordeal captured on film,…
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Thai car exports surge 12.2% in October despite domestic sales slump
Thai car exports witnessed a 12.2% surge in October, reaching 105,726 units, thanks to the escalating demand for pickups primarily in the Middle East. However, domestic sales didn’t keep pace, suffering from the burden of high household debt. The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)’s Automotive Industry Club reported robust sales in other markets last month, including Australia, Europe, North America,…
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Italian man arrested in Chon Buri for theft committed in his country 13 years ago
The Thai Immigration Bureau arrested an Italian man at a condominium in Chon Buri province after the foreigner fled a theft charge in his home country to hide in Thailand. The Immigration Bureau announced its successful operation against foreign criminals in Thailand at a press conference yesterday, November 23. One of the successful operations was the arrest of a 63…
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ASEAN military cooperation reinforced amid external pressures
The Defence Ministry of Phetchaburi has affirmed its dedication to bolstering cooperation among the military forces of ASEAN members while maintaining neutrality amidst external pressures. The statement was part of Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang’s address at the inaugural ceremony of the 24th ASEAN Chiefs of Army Multilateral Meeting (ACAMM) at the Dusit Thani Hua Hin located in Cha-am district, which took…
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Bangkok bust: Thai woman’s hotel hustle unravels fake bills, triggers hunt for mysterious foreign accomplice
The arrest of a Thai woman on fraud charges at a Bangkok hotel yesterday led to an investigation into the production of fake dollar bills and the search for a foreign man involved. Officers from the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) yesterday, November 23, tracked down suspects in the fraud case in Nonthaburi and Samut Prakarn provinces until they found…
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Street parking woes: Costly reminder as Thai condo car ignites
A car was set ablaze after being parked on the street due to a lack of parking spaces at a condominium in Pluak Daeng district, Rayong. The street parking incident serves as a costly reminder of the risks associated with street parking. A member of the We Are Consumers group shared the cautionary tale, stating that she had recently moved…
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Northern Thailand: Passing of revered monk Luang Phor Phat of Wat Huay Duan at the age of 101
Revered monk Luang Phor Phat of Wat Huai Duan, famously known in Nakhon Sawan, has passed away at the age of 101, having served as a monk for 77 years. The news was announced today, November 24, by the Facebook page of the Office of the Royal Monk of Vajirajarn, stating that Luang Phor Phat, the former advisor to the…
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Unregistered firearm found during routine weight check on highway in central Thailand
Highway Police officers apprehended a 22-wheel lorry driver on Tuesday during a routine weight check operation on Phra Prathon-Ban Bo Road, Mueang Nakhon Pathom, central Thailand. The driver, a 47 year old man known as Jirapat (surname withheld), was found in possession of an unregistered 9-millimetre firearm and four bullets. Jirapat was arrested, and charged with possession of firearms without…
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2 South Korean men arrested in Bangkok for operating gambling website
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested two South Korean men in Bangkok for operating an online gambling platform and overstaying their visas. CIB officers were tipped off that two South Korean men had fled to Thailand after being arrested in their home country. CIB officers coordinated with the Republic of Korea Embassy in Thailand to trace their whereabouts. They were…
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