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  • Feast your eyes: CRG plans to serve up 100-120 new eateries

    Central Restaurants Group (CRG) has set its sights on launching between 100 and 120 new dining establishments this year, in anticipation of the restaurant sector’s broadening scope. The industry’s worth is projected to approach a substantial figure of nearly 500 billion baht by 2024. Nath Vongphanich, CRG President, anticipates an overall market growth of 5-7% this year, pushing its value…

  • Smokin’ setback: Forest fires force Bangkok Airways flight cancellations

    Bangkok Airways had to cancel six flights at Mae Hong Son Airport this month due to smoke arising from widespread forest fires in the province. Bangkok Airways yesterday, March 18, cancelled flight PG 205, which runs from Bangkok to Lampang and then Mae Hong Son because the thick smoke affected the pilots’ visibility. Chiang Mai News reported that the flight…

  • Thailand Video News | Tens of thousands of contraband Chinese elephant pants seized, Eva Air emergency landing in Bangkok/London flight

    In this video, Alex and Jay capture recent news headlines across Thailand. From a distressing incident onboard an EVA Air flight to the issuance of health advisories due to measles outbreaks, and even incidents of theft and regulatory challenges, the news cycle offers a snapshot of global happenings. Meanwhile, the sporting arena saw remarkable feats, with Thailand seizing gold in…

  • Index Living Mall targets low-income success defies mortgage setbacks

    Index Living Mall (ILM), a Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)-listed company, has observed rapid growth in the low-income segment, despite soaring mortgage rejection rates. This trend led to a strategic shift in the company’s approach, expanding its product range to include non-branded furniture and budget-friendly products imported from China. Kridchanok Patamasatayasonthi, ILM Managing Director, highlighted the exceptional 100% growth within…

  • Forest fires in northern Thailand increase dangerous PM2.5 levels

    Forest fires in the northern provinces of Thailand have sparked an increase in atmospheric PM2.5 levels, leading to a stern warning from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation. The department stated yesterday that severe legal consequences will be faced by those who illicitly ignite fires in forest lands. Department chief Athapol Charoenshunsa unveiled that they have recently…

  • Plans for new airport in northern Thailand set to take off

    Plans are underway for a new airport construction in Phayao, a province in northern Thailand. The project, expected to cost approximately 2 billion baht, is part of a broader initiative to transform Phayao into a primary tourist destination. Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, along with his delegates, yesterday, March 18, scouted potential sites within the regions of tambon Don Si…

  • Thai gold hunter killed in landslide at mine in southern Thailand

    A Thai gold hunter yesterday lost his life in a landslide at a mine in the southern province of Prachup Kiri Khan. Officers from Bang Saphan Police Station and the Sawang Ratsattadham Foundation rushed to the gold mine in the Ron Thong sub-district, Bang Saphan district, Prachub Kiri Khan after receiving a notification about the landslide. Locals informed the police…

  • Thai govt resists declaring Chiang Mai a disaster zone despite pollution

    The Government of Thailand has chosen not to declare Chiang Mai a disaster zone despite escalating air pollution, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. The decision was largely influenced by concerns that such a declaration could negatively impact the province’s tourism industry. The Bangkok-born PM voiced his government’s stance on platform X, explaining that declaring the province a disaster zone…

  • Mid-air drama: Man’s attempted suicide on Thailand to UK flight

    Breaking news has emerged regarding a man’s attempted suicide on a flight from Thailand to the United Kingdom on Friday. The aircraft was forced to undergo an emergency landing at a London airport after a passenger reportedly tried to take his own life in a cabin toilet. The EVA Air BR67 flight from Bangkok to London had started its descent…

  • Israel-Hamas War: Live news and updates

    Palestinian militant factions, notably Hamas, instigated a full-blown assault against Israel from the Gaza Strip on 7 October 2023. The assault, the first of its magnitude since the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, saw the militants penetrate the heavily fortified Gaza–Israel barrier and infiltrate Israeli settlements and military bases through the Gaza border crossings. The Hamas-led offensive, named Operation al-Aqsa Storm, commenced…

  • Terminal bride’s wedding in Thai hospital captures hearts

    Love triumphed over adversity in a touching hospital wedding, where a terminally ill bride vowed to cherish her remaining days with her steadfast partner. The emotional ceremony, held yesterday March 17 at Maharaj Nakorn Ratchasima Hospital, captured the hearts of family, friends, and the medical staff, bearing witness to the couple’s unwavering commitment to each other. In a small hospital…

  • Brew-haha: Thai man fined for boozing outside convenience store

    A Thai man found himself in a legal quandary after consuming alcohol in front of a convenience store, which resulted in a fine of 1,000 baht by the police. The incident sparked a public inquiry into the legality of drinking in public spaces that are not government premises. The man in question took to social media to query the public…

  • Cash and carry con: Middle Eastern man caught stealing from Ang Thong store (video)

    A grocery store security camera in the central province of Ang Thong captured footage of a Middle Eastern man swindling money and stealing products from the shop. Similar incidents of theft involving individuals of Middle Eastern descent have been reported by other businesses in the province. Anchisa Butsunthorn, an employee of the grocery store, told Channel 7 that the theft…

  • Thai police seize 10 million meth pills worth 300 million baht

    A major drug trafficking operation was thwarted when Thai police in Thailand’s Region 1 arrested two suspects for smuggling an estimated 10 million methamphetamine pills, with a market value of around 300 million baht. The illicit haul was ingeniously concealed within a cement truck’s drum, highlighting the lengths to which drug syndicates will go to transport their contraband. The arrests…

  • Rescue foundation appeals for help after theft of marble benches

    Pattaya’s Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Foundation suffered a loss after a string of thefts left them without their marble benches. Wisut Thong-u, the head of the rescue team, made an official report to the Banglamung police and the media on the day following the incident. The theft happened late in the night, with the culprits managing to sneak into the…

  • Thai cop falls to his death from 7th floor of condo near Bangkok

    A commando police officer fell to his death from the seventh floor of a condominium in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok. His girlfriend insisted there were no suspicious actions or signs of visible stress before the incident. A vendor running a grocery shop near the condominium in the Pak Kret district of Nonthaburi province reported the fatal fall of an officer…

  • Hidden camera in woman’s bathroom sparks police investigation

    A 60 year old Thai woman was left in shock when she discovered a hidden camera in the bathroom of her home in Nakhon Ratchasima province. Initially mistaking it for her grandchildren’s toy, she reported the incident to police today, March 18, seeking their assistance to track down the perpetrator. Rabiap Lokrathok, a community leader from the new Chai Mongkol…

  • Thai residents tee off with golf protest over neglected road (video)

    Residents of Phimai district in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima staged a protest to highlight 30 years of neglect by playing golf on the cracked and potholed road. Channel 7 reported today, March 18, that more than 20 residents gathered and played golf on a public road. Locals told the media that they felt compelled to take action due…

  • Discover the health benefits of lemon slices in your bedroom

    The simple practice of placing sliced lemons in a bedroom has emerged as a surprisingly beneficial health tip, as revealed by a woman from Thanh Xuan District in Hanoi, Vietnam. Observing her mother’s nightly routine, the woman discovered that this common fruit not only enhances culinary dishes but also offers significant health advantages when used in a domestic setting. Lemons,…

  • Big boobed Thai woman’s mango sticky rice stall a hit in Mae Klong

    The mango season has arrived with a buzz this year, attracting attention from mango farmers and savvy entrepreneurs like a young, big-boobed Thai woman whose roadside mango stall has gained widespread popularity. Nanthapat Boonmee, also known as Boom Bim, has a roadside mango sticky rice stall called Boom Bim’s Mango Sticky Rice with Big Boobs, situated in Sri Champa Street, Mae…

  • Bangkok taxi driver detained for sexually assaulting passenger

    A Bangkok taxi driver has been arrested for sexually assaulting a passenger under the guise of a secluded location. On Thursday, March 14, the taxi driver, Thanadol, from Non Sung district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, was apprehended by metropolitan police officers following a warrant issued by the Min Buri Criminal Court. The incident occurred during the early hours of March 14…

  • Illegal elephant pants from China seized at Bangkok warehouse

    Economic Crime Suppression Division officers swooped on a warehouse in the Bang Khun Thian district of Bangkok and seized 30,000 elephant pants valued at over 6 million baht. The pants were imported from China without paying taxes. Acting on a tip-off regarding the tax evasion associated with the imported elephant pants from China, officers conducted the raid on the warehouse…

  • American arrested for violating Foreign Business Act in Thailand

    An American citizen was apprehended by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) for violating the Foreign Business Act. The arrest occurred following allegations of illegal profit redirection from a luxury villa estate developer. The individual in question, referred to as David, was taken into custody at the entrance of Jomtien Hospital in Chon Buri, around 11am last Thursday, as per…

  • Thai Teen surrenders, confesses to Phuket petrol station murder

    The teenager suspected of murdering another Thai man at a Phuket petrol station voluntarily surrendered to the Cherng Talay Police Station yesterday. Kiattisak “Gus” Thawornphon was immediately apprehended and questioned by the police. The 18 year old was the subject of an arrest warrant issued by the Phuket Provincial Court for the alleged murder of 21 year old Teerapat Suksrimuang,…

  • TPIPP announces coal-free green initiative plans by 2026

    TPI Polene Power (TPIPP), the largest waste-to-energy (WTE) project developer and operator in Thailand, announced its coal-free plans as part of a broader green initiative. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)-listed firm intends to be fully fuelled by renewable energy sources by 2026. Pakkapol Leopairut, TPIPP Executive Vice-President for accounting and finance, detailed the company’s ambitious green transition plan. Coal…

  • Thai cardiothoracic surgeon launches air ambulance service

    Dr Kornprom Saengaram, known for his dual expertise as a cardiothoracic surgeon and a professional pilot, announced the launch of an air ambulance service, AirAMB, in Thailand. Aligned with the nation’s vision of becoming a regional medical hub, the service aims to capitalise on the scarcity of similar facilities across Indochina, explained Dr Kornprom. “The opportunities for an air ambulance…

  • Virtual banks to revolutionise Thailand’s financial landscape

    The Royal Gazette announced that virtual banks are set to become a reality in Thailand, with the Bank of Thailand (BoT) accepting applications from March 20 to September 19 this year. The aim is to stimulate competition and ensure the stability of the financial system, without limiting the number of licences available. Virtual banks are expected to cater to customers…

  • Russian demands 100,000 baht from Thai woman for alleged assault (video)

    A Russian man accused a Thai woman of physically assaulting him at a house in the Isaan province of Buriram last month, demanding the woman pay him 100,000 baht in compensation. The accused woman denied the allegation and told a different side of the story to a new agency. The Russian man filed a complaint against 42 year old Sommai…

  • Scent-sational: Thailand set for foreign investment surge in fragrance oil

    A surge in foreign investment in Thailand’s fragrance oil and aroma compound production is anticipated, which could boost the nation’s cosmetics industry, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). This follows a decision by a French firm to produce fragrance oil from Thai flowers, a move that showcases the country’s potential as a hub for the health and beauty…

  • Rising crypto prices invite hackers, Thai Digital Asset Association warns

    The Thai Digital Asset Association (TDAA) warned of an increased threat from hackers targeting cryptocurrencies, as soaring prices are attracting both investors and fraudsters to the market. The alarm comes after digital assets in Thailand suffered a staggering US$24.2 billion loss to hackers in the previous year. Suppakrit Boonsat, a founder of Bitcast, a digital asset education firm, and the…