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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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Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary faces closure amid family inheritance dispute
The renowned family-managed elephant sanctuary, Mae Sa Elephant Camp in Chiang Mai, might be confronted with closure amidst an ongoing legal battle over inheritance between the late owner’s eldest child and his spouse (her stepmother). The camp, nestled in the Mae Rim district of this northern province, has been grappling with monetary issues that are impacting its operations, according to…
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Patong Police seize illegal fireworks, amplify beach safety measures
Patong Police sprang into action on Patong Beach, Phuket, at around 11.30pm on July 15. Patrolling officers, under the leadership of Thongplew Kruehom near the bustling Bangla Road, apprehended a young man. The charge was an unauthorised sale of fireworks to the public along the beach, as confirmed by Patong Police. Unwilling to reveal the identity of the individual, the…
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Fatal vehicle collision in central Thailand claims foreigner’s life
In an unfortunate incident, a foreign national lost his life in a vehicle collision at 5.30am this morning. The incident involved a pickup truck violently crashing into a semi-trailer lorry on Suwinthawong Road, Highway 304, in Kabin Buri, Prachin Buri province. The name and nationality of the deceased are yet to be established since his final words, spoken in Thai,…
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Headless infant body on Spanish beach reawakens migrant crossing concerns
The international community is haunted by questions following a heart-rending incident in Spain where the body of an infant girl was found on the shores of a beach in the Roda de Bera area of the Tarragona province. This bewildering discovery, made last week, sparked an ongoing investigation with authorities working tirelessly to unravel the circumstances surrounding it. A council…
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Thai school’s mystical ‘fog swallowing people’ TikTok video stirs netizens’ interest
A TikTok video posted by a Thai teacher portraying a phenomenon dubbed as “Fog swallowing people,” elicited widespread interest. The footage captured students gradually disappearing into a foggy atmosphere, creating a surreal, wintry scene at a local school. @thanwaball ที่นี่ไม่เคยคาดเดาสภาพอากาศได้เลย 😆 #พิธีทบทวนคําปฏิญาณและสวนสนาม ♬ เสียงต้นฉบับ – เเบงค์ อีสานนครศิลป์ – บอจอ เเบงค์จักร🙉 Footage showcased students of a school, dressed in their scout…
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Three year savings amass over 100 million dong inspiring netizens
A Vietnamese man has gone viral on social media after breaking open his piggy bank that he had been filling for three years. The amassed amount was deposited at the bank, with the counting process alone taking the staff nearly an entire afternoon. The content was initially posted on the TikTok account VL97, later creating a buzz where Internet users…
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Ayutthaya paper recycling factory suffers 30 million baht fire damage
A devastating fire engulfed a large paper recycling factory in Bang Pa-In, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, causing damage estimated to be above 30 million baht. Over 1,000 tonnes of stacked paper served as significant fuel for a blaze that took over two hours for firefighters to subdue. At around 10pm last night, police officials led by Phongpanot Meeto, a deputy…
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Bun-believable! Burger King Thailand takes it to the next level with real burgers that ketchup to your cravings
In response to the positive feedback received for the Real Cheeseburger, Burger King Thailand delighted its fans by teasing them with a variety of real burgers from real bun burgers to real ketchup burgers. Many netizens tickled by Burger King’s latest suggestions requested the menu items to be available for real. Burger King Thailand last week rocked the fast food…
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SEC raises crowdfunding cap for retail investors to 50 million baht
In an effort to foster growth among startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is extending the ceiling on security-based crowdfunding offers to 50 million baht for retail investors. Previously, the limit was 40 million baht. However, institutional, high-net-worth, and ultra-high-net-worth investors are not subjected to any caps. The financial regulator put forth in…
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Vietnamese man unknowingly serves cat food as beer snacks, tickling netizens
A recent mishap at a Vietnamese home led to a hilarious mix-up of nibbles that went viral on a feline lovers’ forum. The humour-infused story revolves around a man hosting his friends, unknowingly serving them cat food as snacks, which was only spotted by his stunned daughter. The tale has tickled netizens eliciting a surge of laughter and shared experiences…
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Thai ONCB thwarts 35 drug smuggling attempts to Australia
News reports today confirm that 35 drug smuggling operations into Australia have been successfully thwarted by the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) this year. Consequently, substantial quantities of methamphetamine and heroin, weighing 973.4 kilograms and 70.7 kilograms respectively, destined for Australia, were intercepted at various airports and seaports. The secretary-general of the ONCB, Wichai Chaimongkol, detailed that two…
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Indonesian single mum uncovers shocking infidelity of her husband
In a startling display of deception and betrayal, a single mother encountered a harsh reality when she found pictures of her husband with another woman. The woman had been raising their daughter alone since her birth, assuming her husband’s constant absence was due to his work in Singapore. For the past four years, Feera’s husband has been working in Singapore to…
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Inappropriate wedding photos spark outrage online
A wedding in Vietnam was scrutiny following the behaviour of four young women recently, sparking fiery discussions online. The four all dressed in Vietnam‘s traditional Ao Dai attire, their chosen hue being sweet pink for the occasion, and posed for pictures in a way that did not sit well with netizens. Their chosen poses involved revealing their derriere by purposely…
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Online exposé reveals shocking hygiene standards at Thai dental clinic with ‘recycled’ braces
An online exposé has been circulating recently highlighting the shocking condition of a dental clinic’s tools and equipment, raising concerns about health and safety standards. Quick replacement of used equipment, hiding the act from the owner, was a technique employed by some employees to service clients. กรรไกรผ่าตัด เก็บรวมไว้กับเครื่องมืออื่นๆ และไม่ล้างฆ่าเชื้อใดๆ ส่วนแบล็คเก็ทถอดออกจากคนไข้จัดฟันที่จัดเสร็จ จากนั้นนำมาล้างแล้วเก็บใช้กับคนอื่นต่อไป(ทั้งที่มีคราบติดอยู่)#เชียงใหม่ #คลินิกทำฟัน #หมอฟัน #จัดฟันเชียงใหม่ #สกปรก #สวมีไว้ทําไม #ปิดสวิตช์สว #ม็อบ16กรกฎา66 #เมียน้อยสว pic.twitter.com/XMFXCC0ODM…
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Haunted hotel horror: Thai man’s spine-chilling encounter in Bangkok sends shivers down social media
A Thai man shared his spooky experience at a hotel in the Sukhumvit neighbourhood of Bangkok on Facebook. Mysterious footprints, strange noises, a shrine, and a chilling message were found. The man, 37 year old Thanawin Khamsom, posted videos and pictures of the hotel on Facebook. At first glance, the Bangkok hotel appeared to be an ideal place for rest,…
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Quadruple murder suspect arrested in southern Thailand
The man believed to be responsible for the brutal shooting and killing of four people, including a 60 year old local man and three Burmese workers, has been apprehended in southern Thailand. The 44 year old suspect was also responsible for the killing of a dog in the same area. The murders, believed to be fuelled by existing disputes, ensued…
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Elderly Thai woman tragically succumbs to blood loss amid unnoticed cries for help
A tragic event unfolded yesterday when an ailing elderly Thai woman died due to prolonged unattended blood loss. Neighbours discovered the 73 year old in the early hours of the morning in a state of distress, having attempted to seek assistance. She was residing with her sick younger brother and had multiple pre-existing health conditions. Family members didn’t question the…
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Beloved street food vendor found lifeless in car amidst mysterious circumstances
In a shocking turn of events, a local street food merchant was found lifeless in her car. The incident, which took place at around 10am today, led to an investigation by local police and a rescue foundation. They discovered the lady, a seller of barbecued pork, lifeless in her Chevrolet vehicle. The entire event upset and bemused the quiet community.…
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Double sorrow: Bus accident claims lives of two university students in Bangkok
Chorakaenoi Police Station officers were alerted to a devastating road accident on Chalong Krung Road in Bangkok‘s Lat Krabang district, involving a public bus and resulting in the tragic death of two university students. Upon reaching the scene, officers were confronted with a heart-wrenching sight – the lifeless bodies of two female students lay beneath the red-white bus numbered 1013.…
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Teen pregnancy scandal in Samut Prakan: Uncle accused of sexual abuse
The mother of a teenage daughter filed a complaint against the 15 year old’s uncle for rape leading to her pregnancy in Samut Prakan province. The teenage girl’s 37 year old mother stated the uncle has been sexually abusing her daughter since she was 14. She is eight months’ pregnant. The pair arrived at Bang Sao Thong Police Station to…
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Nonthaburi shopping centre halts escalator after flip-flop mishap causes safety concerns
A footwear mishap at a bustling shopping centre in Nonthaburi caught the attention of onlookers and spurred immediate safety precautions. A video shared by Pook Saranya, a TikTok user, revealed a flip-flop getting trapped in an escalator, creating a temporary halt in its operation. Subsequent attempts by a custodian and a security officer to retrieve the trapped footwear are captured…
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Indonesia urged to emulate Thailand’s EV dominance
A prominent business executive, known for his roles as president of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) and the chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), advocates cooperative efforts between Thailand and Indonesia to establish a robust and resilient supply chain within Southeast Asia that caters to the global EV market. In the early part of this…
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Dolphin attacks increase around Japan’s Suishohama beach, causing alarm
A recent dolphin attack on tourists in the town of Mihama, Fukui Prefecture, Japan, caused widespread alarm. The incident happened yesterday, when four beachgoers, including a man in his sixties and another in his forties, were attacked by dolphins near Suishohama beach – the first sustaining bites to his hand and broken ribs, the latter suffering arm bites. The overall…
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Bangkok student’s offensive gesture triggers backlash: Netizens condemn racism and lack of respect toward black teacher
A video of a rude Bangkok student raising her middle fingers to a black teacher has been condemned by Thai netizens. The student in the video, her friend, and her friend’s racist mother were also slammed by netizens for their disrespectful behaviour and racial discrimination. The video was initially posted on Instagram by a student from a high school in…
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Surin’s senior sensation: 60 year old man hits the jackpot, becomes multi-millionaire in Thai lottery
A 60 year old man from Ta Prao in Surin province in northeast Thailand is suddenly a multi-millionaire after scooping the jackpot in yesterday’s Thai lottery, taking home a cool 12 million baht from two first prizes and two digit-end tickets. Suchati Rerobroy’s life took an unexpected turn when his daughter-in-law called him, suggesting he will no longer live in…
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Typhoon Talim forces Hong Kong’s US$5.2 trillion stock market into trading halt
Hong Kong felt the devastating blow of Typhoon Talim as it forcefully swept its US$5.2 trillion stock market off into a trading halt today. Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearings Ltd cited this extreme weather event as the cause for the suspension, a decision markedly disrupting the day’s trading flow. This unprecedented event not only put the scheduled New Media Lab’s…
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Beagles save the bacon: Illegal pork sausages sniffed out, preventing ASF outbreak at Bangkok airport
Department of Livestock Development (DLD) officers swooped to prevent an outbreak of Asian Swine Fever (ASF) thanks to the agency’s trusty beagles sniffing out a traveller’s illegal pork sausages at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. DLD Deputy Director and spokesperson Sophat Chavarnkul provided a report on the operation conducted by the DLD-Quarantine and Inspection K9 Unit at the airport yesterday, July…
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Thai finance chief cautions reform balance to prevent tax shock on economy
Krisada Chinavicharana, the permanent secretary at the Finance Ministry, sounded the alarm bell for the incoming government, stating that the proposed tax reforms aiming to bump up the revenue should not produce a shockwave effect on the economy. Currently, tax revenue stands at just 14% of the GDP, falling short of the expected 15% or 16%, Krisada said. He stated……
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Rainfall reigns: Tropical storm Talim puts Thailand on umbrella alert
The Thai Meteorological Department recommends the nation gets its umbrellas out as heavy rainfall bears down on Thailand, providing a tangible reminder of the dramatic effects of tropical storm Talim. The Meteorological Department issued a weather alert for several provinces in the country as the storm continues to show its relentless power. An urgent weather bulletin cautions citizens, particularly those…
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Patong motorbike taxi dispute goes viral, ends in peaceful resolution (video)
An altercation between a local motorbike taxi rider and an unidentified foreign tourist unfolded in Patong, Thailand. The disagreement, which stemmed from a fare dispute, gained social media attention yesterday after a video of the heated encounter started to circulate widely. Patong Police yesterday revealed details of the incident which had been shared on a Facebook page at 4.44pm. A…
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