A 49-year-old farmer in Chaiyaphum province, Thailand, died after being struck by lightning while tending to his farm during a heavy thunderstorm. The incident shocked the community, leaving them in distress. Despite…
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Thailand’s barrier-free toll system: a boon for motorists – and a challenge for cheaters
Launched just over a year ago, Thailand’s M-Flow toll system is now serving more than 110,000 vehicles daily. While it has been praised for easing traffic, it has also become a target…
Digital infrastructure to revolutionise Thailand’s capital market
A new digital infrastructure has been established in Thailand’s capital market, aimed at fully electronic end-to-end bond offerings. This system, developed by the Stock Exchange of Thailand, the Association of Thai Securities…
Thai vaping trend: Rising e-cigarette use among youth sparks health concerns
Survey data from Thailand’s Department of Health Service Support (DHSS) reveals that 9.1% of young Thais are using e-cigarettes, with peer pressure being a major influencing factor. The highest rates were found…
Return of foreign buyers helping property sector to grow
Foreign buyers are expected to drive growth in Thailand’s property market in the second half of 2023, while domestic buyers continue to face hurdles. Despite rising interest rates, inflation, and political uncertainties,…
Thai tourism targets wealthy Asian expatriates for industry boost
Photo Courtesy of Freepik The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is focusing on attracting Asian expatriates, particularly Chinese nationals residing in Cambodia and Laos, to boost the Thai tourism industry. TAT aims…
Peruvian exhibition of bull art in Bangkok aims to boost tourism and diplomacy
Photo Courtesy of Poramet Tangsathaporn, Bangkok Post In an effort to enhance diplomatic connections and promote tourism, Peru has introduced an art exhibition in Bangkok showcasing revered bull sculptures. The exhibition, entitled…
Thailand launches first mobile renal dialysis unit for remote patients
Photo Courtesy of Bangkok Post: Thailand’s Public Health Ministry has introduced the country’s first mobile renal dialysis unit to reach bedridden patients in remote regions. The unit aims to provide specialized medical…
Pheu Thai concedes House speakership, promises to stick with Move Forward
The Pheu Thai party has reportedly agreed to concede the House speakership to Move Forward. Even if Move Forward’s prime ministerial candidate, Pita Limjaroenrat, does not receive enough parliamentary votes to become…
Gangland-style gunfight in Thai restaurant leads to death of 45 year old man
Photo Courtesy of Ben Christopher, calmatters.org In an unsettling event in Ang Thong, a ferocious gunfight erupted in a restaurant, resulting in Phumphat (last name withheld), also known as “Ek Wat Channiramit”,…