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Krungthai Fears Middle East Conflict Could Drag Into Year-End, Threatening Tourism Revenue Drop to 1.33 Trillion Baht
Middle East tensions threaten Thailand's tourism revenue, with Krungthai Bank warning that prolonged conflict could slash 2025 earnings to 1.33 trillion baht as aviation disruptions deter high-spending Western and Middle Eastern visitors.
Backlash as Foreign Blonde Woman Poses Nude for Photos at Popular Phuket Beach
A foreign tourist stripped naked and posed for photos on a tree branch at Khlim Beach in Phuket on May 22, drawing widespread criticism from beachgoers and sparking sarcastic backlash on social media.
No crash expected! Pracha confident Pao Tang app will handle Thai Help Thai Plus registrations this Monday
The Pao Tang app is ready to handle Thai Help Thai Plus registrations starting May 25th, with officials confident the system will process applications smoothly based on successful past performance.
Thailand Intensifies Screening of Travelers from Congo and Uganda Over Ebola Outbreak
Thailand has designated Congo and Uganda as dangerous disease zones for Ebola and strengthened screening of all travelers from these countries at airports and border checkpoints, including temperature checks and 21-day health monitoring upo
Shop owner in hot water again after clash with Chinese tourists
A Phuket Old Town shop owner facing renewed criticism after a viral video showed him in a heated clash with Chinese tourists outside his Yaowarat Road shop, months after controversy over charging visitors a B40 entry fee.
AMATA Posts 1.379 Billion Baht Profit, Accumulates 19.7 Billion Baht Backlog Amid Data Center Boom
AMATA Corporation reported first-quarter profit of 1.379 billion baht, up 67 percent, driven by strong industrial land sales as companies relocate manufacturing to Thailand amid global geopolitical shifts. The company's order backlog reache
"Opening the door to change is better than confrontation" - Security officials reveal peaceful negotiation timeline for Ismaae's surrender on 4 arrest warrants
A security fugitive wanted on four arrest warrants surrendered peacefully to authorities in southern Thailand after nearly five hours of negotiations with community leaders and officials on Monday evening.
Man arrested for charging tourists B100 to access Promthep Cape
PHUKET: A 21-year-old Thai man has been arrested after allegedly collecting money from tourists at Promthep Cape while falsely claiming it was an official access fee to enter the popular Phuket viewpoint.
Matoom Techin Apologizes to Kim Soo Hyun as Prosecutors Seek Arrest Warrant for YouTuber Who Used AI-Generated Voice to Spread False Information
Matoom Techin apologized to Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun after prosecutors sought an arrest warrant for a YouTuber who used AI-generated voice to spread false rumors about him. Police confirmed the voice was artificially manipulated and photos
Government Urges Parliament to Pass New Facilitation Law for Easier Public Permits
Thailand's parliament passed a new facilitation law to streamline public permits by eliminating redundant document requests and introducing a "Super License" system that automatically grants secondary licenses to businesses, reducing bureau
Phuket Governor calls for clearer definition of ‘influential figures’
Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn called for stricter enforcement against public land encroachment and a clearer legal definition of "influential figures" to improve nationwide security operations.
Record 274 Climbers Summit Mount Everest in Single Day from Nepal Side, Breaking All-Time Record
A record 274 climbers summited Mount Everest on May 20 from the Nepal side, breaking the previous single-day record of 223 climbers set in 2019.