Khao San road Halloween event attracts fewer ‘ghosts’
THE annual Halloween event at Khao San road was relatively quiet this year with organisers having toned down planned activities as the country mourns the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother while intermittent rain also affected the atmosphere, Amarin TV said this evening (Oct. 31). The Khao San Road Business Association […]
Read MoreThai economy improves in September but slows in third quarter
By Reuters – published by CNA and Thai Newsroom THAILAND’S economy improved in September from the previous month due to a rebound in manufacturing, rising exports and increasing foreign tourism receipts, but it was weaker over the entire July to September quarter, the central bank said today (Oct. 31). Domestic demand also slowed over […]
Read MoreJulapun named Pheu Thai leader in place of Paetongtarn
By Thai Newsroom Reporters JULAPUN AMORNVIVAT was today (Oct.31) overwhelmingly named leader of the neo-conservative/populist Pheu Thai, currently part of the opposition bloc, replacing de facto party boss-turned-inmate Thaksin Shinawatra’s daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra who has earlier resigned. In an extraordinary party caucus at their headquarters, Julapan was solely named the ninth Pheu Thai leader […]
Read More8 dishes to order at a seafood restaurant in Phuket, Karon
Sponsored article by Anucha Kasun THE best thing about eating at the beach? Your seafood was probably swimming in the Andaman Sea just hours ago. Karon Beach has quietly become Phuket’s go-to spot for seafood enthusiasts who know that fresh catch, bold Thai spices, and sunset views make for an unbeatable combination. From sizzling […]
Read MoreMyanmar military drones blast scam compound again
THE MYANMAR junta again pounded KK Park, the notorious scam complex at Myawaddy township, Kayin state, yesterday (Oct. 30) with its drones dropping bombs three times and this leading to more fearful foreign workers fleeing across the border to the Thai Mae Sot district, just across from Moei river, Amarin TV said. Karen Border […]
Read MoreMotorbike bomb blast at Pattani police substation
A MOTORCYCLE bomb exploded next to a police substation in Far South Pattani province last night (Oct. 30) slightly injuring one policeman but heavily damaging four police vehicles and the building, Amarin TV said this morning. An additional police team and bomb disposal officers immediately went to investigate the blast which went off at […]
Read More8 dishes to order at a seafood restaurant in Phuket, Karon
Sponsored article by Anucha Kasun THE best thing about eating at the beach? Your seafood was probably swimming in the Andaman Sea just hours ago. Karon Beach has quietly become Phuket’s go-to spot for seafood enthusiasts who know that fresh catch, bold Thai spices, and sunset views make for an unbeatable combination. From sizzling […]
Read MoreTrump shaves China tariffs after ‘amazing’ Xi meeting
By Reuters and published by Yahoo!News Busan, South Korea – US President Donald Trump said today (Oct. 30) he had agreed with President Xi Jinping to trim tariffs on China in exchange for Beijing cracking down on the illicit fentanyl trade, resuming US soybean purchases and keeping rare earths exports flowing. Trump’s face-to-face talks […]
Read MoreSeven listed firms suspected of involvement in Khmer-based, money-laundering scams
By Thai Newsroom Reporters SEVEN FIRMS LISTED IN the Stock Exchange of Thailand have been suspected of involvement in the alleged laundering of enormous amounts of ill-gotten money from Cambodia-based scammer networks. House Committee on Money-Laundering & Drugs Suppression Chair Danuporn Punnakun confirmed today (Oct.30) that seven listed firms have been reportedly suspected of […]
Read MoreWhere are Thailand’s rare-earth elements that US seeks found?
Analysis by Naewna newspaper AMID heavy international focus on rare-earth elements (REE) with the US rapidly rebuilding its supply chain in a move to end decades of dependence on China as tensions between the two powers persist despite a temporary trade truce, there is strong public interest about this within Thailand. This followed the […]
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