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 […]
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