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Thai Retailers Sound Alarm as Confidence Plummets
The Nation Thailand
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July 17, 2025
Thai retailers are ringing alarm bells after a key confidence index plunged to its lowest level in over three-and-a-half years. The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) revealed today that its Retail Sentiment Index (RSI) for June 2025 has hit a "new...
Good news for travellers, this Asian country is giving away free flights to international tourists, not Thailand, Vietnam, China, India, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, it is...
DNA India
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July 18, 2025
Most travellers won’t need to pay any extra stopover charges, unless they’re coming from North America or China and stay more than 24 hours in their arrival city. If you’re planning a trip to Japan and want to explore more than just Tokyo, there’s...
Thai Authorities Arrest Woman Accused of Extorting Senior Monks in Widening Scandal
Buddhistdoor Global
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Wilawan Emsawat during her arrest. From thetimes.com Thai police have arrested a woman accused of engaging in romantic relationships with senior Buddhist monks and later extorting them for large sums of money. The scandal has shaken the country’s...
Misbehaving monks: Sex scandal shakes Thailand's Buddhist faithful
The New Indian Express
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'Splurging attitude' Theravada Buddhism has been the spiritual backbone of Thai identity for more than two millennia, and still shapes national laws banning alcohol on religious holidays and protecting sacred objects. Thai men are traditionally...
SKYWORTH PV Launches ฿1B Local Solar Target and $500M ASEAN Clean Energy Fund at Bangkok Event
Antara
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July 18, 2025
Bangkok (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- SKYWORTH PV, the renewable energy arm of China's electronics giant SKYWORTH Group, unleashed a dual-force clean energy offensive across Southeast Asia tonight, sealing a $500 million investment fund with a new energy...
AP Thailand appoints ‘Ratchayud Nunthachotsophol’ as President to drive AP’s industry leadership efforts to deliver ‘Cheevit Dee Dee Tee Lueak Eng Dai’
The Nation Thailand
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July 16, 2025
In his new role, Mr. Ratchayud will build on AP’s vision of ‘Cheevit Dee Dee Tee Lueak Eng Dai’ to drive the company towards its goal of becoming Thailand’s No. 1 property developer. AP is targeting sales of Bht 55,000 million and total revenues,...
World AFP Misbehaving monks: Sex scandal shakes Thai Buddhist faithful
Yahoo News
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Reverence for the saffron-robed Buddhist monkhood is deeply woven into Thai society, but a sex extortion scandal has besmirched the clergy and left the devout questioning their faith. Thai police this week arrested a woman accused of bedding at...
Thailand wins top honours at 2025 PATA Gold Awards ceremony
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 16, 2025
Thailand recognised for sustainable tourism and creative marketing, with DASTA and TAT receiving multiple awards at the 2025 PATA Gold Awards. BANGKOK,THAILAND – Thailand’s commitment to responsible and creative tourism has been recognised on the...
Misbehaving monks: Sex scandal shakes Thai Buddhist faithful
Digital Journal
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July 18, 2025
Reverence for the saffron-robed Buddhist monkhood is deeply woven into Thai society, but a sex extortion scandal has besmirched the clergy and left the devout questioning their faith. - Copyright AFP/File Madaree TOHLALA Montira RUNGJIRAJITTRANON...
Thailand’s tourism reality revealed when policy meets public criticism in Pattaya and Phuket
Pattaya Mail
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July 17, 2025
Thailand’s 2026 tourism plan emphasizes quality and sustainability, but skepticism lingers in Pattaya and Phuket as businesses await Chinese group tourists to revive local revenue. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – The Tourism...
Mayor promises a safer, cleaner Pattaya—because every tourist deserves to experience the city at its best
Pattaya Mail
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July 17, 2025
Mayor Poramet pledges full support as Pattaya and PEA gear up for July 24 cable management kickoff, organizing 1.4 km of overhead lines from Sukhumvit to Naklua to boost safety and city image. PATTAYA, Thailand – The City of Pattaya is taking a...
Bangkok Governor inspects pedestrian and drainage improvements on Lat Phrao – Phaholyothin Roads
The Nation Thailand
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July 16, 2025
Chadchart also shared good news regarding the undergrounding of power lines. The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) has begun removing utility poles on Lat Phrao Road, with approximately 90% of the poles on the odd-numbered side already...
Myanmar Military Recaptures Strategic Town From Rebels After a Year
Khaosod English
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July 18, 2025
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar ‘s military has recaptured a strategic gateway town from rebel forces after nearly a year, state-media reported Thursday, marking a rare turnaround in the country’s northeast, where an alliance of ethnic militias seized a...
Tuk-Tuks ordered to stay in line in Bangkok, but Pattaya still lags behind
Pattaya Mail
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July 18, 2025
Tourists and locals continue to face traffic disruptions from double-parked vans and motorcycles along major streets and beachside areas. PATTAYA, Thailand – With traffic congestion remaining a sore point in the resort city, many are wondering...
Thailand verschärft Cannabis-Kontrollen in Pattaya – THC-Gummibärchen alarmieren Behörden
Pattaya Mail
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July 17, 2025
Teams von Gesundheits- und Drogenfahndungsbehörden verstärken Kontrollen, um illegale Produkte vom Markt zu nehmen. PATTAYA, Thailand – Die Behörden in Pattaya verstärken ihre Maßnahmen gegen die Verbreitung von mit Cannabis versetzten...
Pheu Thai blasted for rejecting amnesty bills
Bangkok Post
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July 17, 2025
Excuse unconvincing, opposition says PUBLISHED : 18 Jul 2025 at 05:27 The opposition has lashed out at Pheu Thai for refusing to support proposed amnesty efforts related to the lese majeste law, dismissing as unconvincing the ruling party's...
Thailand's TCP deepening investment across China
China Daily
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A content creator takes photos of a humanoid robot at TCP Group's exhibition area during the third China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on Wednesday. WANG JING/CHINA DAILY Thailand's TCP Group, owner of the Red Bull brand, is...
Thailand advances space policy with approval of foreign satellite access and updated master plan
Pattaya Mail
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July 16, 2025
Deputy PM Prasert chairs key meeting approving Landing Rights Policy and revised Space Master Plan, paving the way for international satellite services and strategic space sector growth. BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of...
BOK chief to attend Asia-Pacific central bankers' meeting in Bangkok
Yonhap News Agency
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July 18, 2025
SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the South Korean central bank plans to attend a meeting of top central bankers from the East Asia and Pacific region next week to discuss inflation, digital finance and other pending issues, his office said...
Thailand commends Malaysia’s effective ASEAN Chairmanship at 58th AMM
The Sun Daily
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July 16, 2025
BANGKOK: Thailand has commended Malaysia, as the current ASEAN Chair, for successfully hosting a constructive 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) in Kuala Lumpur. The Director-General of the Department of ASEAN Affairs, Bolbongse...