Pan Foh Launches Four Micro MBA Courses for Executives

Pan Foh has launched four Micro MBA programs developed with Mahidol University to help executives master business management, finance, marketing, and AI in short, practical courses designed for immediate workplace application.

28 Jul Khaosod

As the business world undergoes rapid digital transformation, today's executives face not only fierce competition but must also navigate technological change, shifting consumer behavior, rising costs, and the need to leverage AI and data for effective decision-making. Continuous learning has become a critical skill for modern organizational leaders who must adapt and keep their knowledge current with an ever-changing business landscape.

Pan Foh Co., Ltd., a specialist in executive and organizational development with over 26 years of experience delivering short-course training in business management, marketing, finance, and corporate innovation, is advancing its Micro MBA curriculum to meet the real-world needs of today's executives under the philosophy "learning for real-world application."

All four Micro MBA programs have been developed in partnership with Mahidol University's International College to blend academic standards with business-sector expertise, presented in clear language accessible even to those without prior background knowledge, and delivered by expert instructors and faculty with hands-on management and business experience who understand the challenges executives face across industries, designing learning that can be directly applied to organizational management.

Pan Foh continuously updates curriculum content to keep learners ahead of business change and maintain competitive advantage, integrating modern tools—particularly AI and digital technology—that enhance work efficiency, data analysis, and strategic decision-making.

Pan Foh has recently launched four Micro MBA programs for executives, designed to build comprehensive business management skills through short courses suited for executives, business owners, business heirs, organizational leaders, and those seeking intensive business skill development:

1. YOUNG BOLD: MICRO MBA IN BUSINESS – A short business management course for executives, business owners, or heirs seeking to develop systematic management, business planning, and organizational growth skills.

2. FAST: MICRO MBA IN FINANCE – A short financial management course helping learners master finance, accounting, strategy, and taxation comprehensively, enabling confident business analysis, planning, and executive decision-making.

3. SMART: MICRO MBA IN MARKETING – A short marketing management course focused on marketing strategy structure, enabling executives to adapt and efficiently use rapidly changing tools while understanding customer behavior and building sustainable business growth.

4. GAIN: MICRO MBA IN AI – A business management course using AI, offering executive-style AI training that demonstrates applying AI to business operations, marketing, communication, and efficiency improvement.

Beyond intensive knowledge, participants also gain experiences beyond classroom learning, including business frameworks applicable immediately, real business cases and expert insights, business growth through comprehensive knowledge, and executive mindset development for modern leaders.

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Weather

Meteorology Bureau Names 37 Provinces Under Heavy Rain Alert

Thailand's Meteorology Department issued a heavy rain alert for 37 provinces across the Northeast, East, North, Central, and South regions on July 28, with flash flooding expected in low-lying and foothill areas due to strengthening monsoon

27 Jul Khaosod

The Meteorology Department's 24-hour forecast issued on July 28, 2569, predicts very heavy rain in parts of the Northeast and East regions, with heavy rainfall also expected in the North, Central, Bangkok metropolitan area, and South. The forecast is driven by a monsoon trough passing through the upper North and northern Laos, combined with a strengthening southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. Residents are urged to be cautious of heavy to very heavy rainfall and accumulated water, which may trigger flash floods and flash flooding, particularly in foothill areas near waterways and low-lying zones.

The upper Andaman Sea will see moderately strong winds and waves 2-3 meters high, exceeding 3 meters in thunderstorm areas. The lower Andaman and upper Gulf of Thailand will have waves around 2 meters, rising above 2 meters in thunderstorm zones. Mariners are advised to navigate cautiously, avoid thunderstorm areas, and small boats in the upper Andaman should remain ashore during this period.

Regional forecasts for the next 24 hours include:

**North**: 70 percent thunderstorms with heavy rain in some areas. Provinces including Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Tak, Phichit, and Phetchabun. Low 23-27°C, high 30-34°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.

**Northeast**: 70 percent thunderstorms with heavy to very heavy rain in some areas. Provinces include Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. Low 23-26°C, high 30-34°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.

**Central**: 60 percent thunderstorms with heavy rain in some areas. Provinces include Lopburi, Saraburi, Ayutthaya, and Kanchanaburi. Low 23-27°C, high 33-36°C. Southwest winds 10-25 km/h.

**East**: 70 percent thunderstorms with heavy to very heavy rain in some areas. Provinces include Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Sa Kaeo, Rayong, Chachoengsao, and Trat. Low 24-28°C, high 28-33°C. Southwest winds 20-35 km/h. Sea waves around 2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

**South (East Coast)**: 40 percent thunderstorms with heavy rain in some areas. Chumphon and Surat Thani provinces. Low 23-26°C, high 33-35°C. Southwest winds 15-35 km/h. Waves around 1 meter nearshore, 1-2 meters offshore, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm zones.

**South (West Coast)**: 60 percent thunderstorms with heavy rain in some areas. Ranong, Phang Nga, and Phuket provinces. Low 23-27°C, high 30-34°C. From Phang Nga northward: southwest winds 20-40 km/h, waves 2-3 meters, exceeding 3 meters in thunderstorm areas. From Phuket southward: southwest winds 20-35 km/h, waves around 2 meters.

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Police

Phuket Authorities Raid Foreign Mini-Mart, Seize Unlabeled Imports

Phuket authorities raided a foreign-owned mini-mart on Ranong Road and seized unlabeled imported products from Arab and Middle Eastern countries for lacking Thai FDA registration, language labeling, and proper business documentation.

27 Jul Khaosod

On July 28, 2025, Phuket Governor Chotinarin Koetsam assigned Deputy Governor Chansil and an integrated task force to inspect retail shops in Phuket City District, joined by the Phuket Employment Office, Phuket Customs, Phuket Public Health Office, Immigration Bureau, police, and territorial defense volunteers.

Officers inspected a mini-mart located on Ranong Road, North Market Subdistrict, Phuket City District, which sells consumer goods imported from Arab and Middle Eastern countries and employs Thai staff.

The inspection revealed several violations: no business registration or commercial license documents were displayed, some products had no price labels, certain food products lacked Thai FDA registration numbers, many imported items had no Thai-language labels showing product details, manufacturer, or importer information, and officials could not obtain documentation of import origin or tax payment records.

Initially, the Phuket Customs Office, working with the Phuket Public Health Office, confiscated the relevant goods for further investigation. The shop owner was given an opportunity to provide supporting documents, and the matter will be handled according to applicable law by the relevant agencies.

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Police

Police Rescue Three Indian Tourists Held for Ransom

Three Indian tourists bound and tortured for ransom were rescued from a Chonburi townhouse after being held for five days; police arrested suspects after raiding the property on July 28.

27 Jul Khaosod

On July 28, 2025, officers led by Lt. Col. Anuek Sathongyu, commander of Pattaya City Police Station, along with officers from Chachoengsao Immigration and Nong Prue Police Station, coordinated with the Pattaya Indian Association to raid a two-story townhouse in Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province. Intelligence indicated Indian tourists were being held captive and tortured for ransom.

When suspects fled on motorcycles, police entered the residence and found three Indian nationals in bedrooms, bound with tape over their mouths. All three showed signs of severe torture, with bruised ankles from being beaten with hard objects. One victim had spray paint applied to his body to simulate bleeding. The rescued tourists—identified as Himanshu, 23; Ehis, 24; and Mekhid, 26—were relieved and immediately called relatives in India to report their rescue.

According to the victims' account through a translator, they had purchased a seven-day Thailand tour package for approximately 70,000 baht per person. After arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport at 5 a.m., they took a taxi to Pattaya. At a restaurant on Sukhumvit Road, they were picked up by a motorcyclist who drove them to the townhouse. Upon arrival, approximately four Pakistani nationals and one Indian man bound them, gagged them, hung them upside down, and beat them with sticks. The gang demanded 10 million Indian rupees (approximately 3.5 million baht) from relatives, threatening to extort money in exchange for release. The victims were held from July 21 for more than five days without food, water, or bathroom access, and were beaten daily.

The rescue operation was initiated after the victims' relatives called Thai police from India requesting help to locate their missing family members. Police conducted surveillance and planning before executing the raid.

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Police

Phuket Police Arrest Ten in Drug and Contraband Raid

Police arrested ten Thai and Myanmar suspects on Bangla Road in Patong during a drug and contraband raid, seizing cannabis, e-cigarettes, and untaxed cigarettes worth over 200,000 baht.

27 Jul The Phuket Express

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Phuket – Phuket officials have intensified their crackdown on illicit trade, arresting ten Thai and Myanamr suspects and confiscating cannabis, e-cigarettes, and untaxed cigarettes valued at over 200,000 baht. Officials told th Phuket Express. Acting on complaints, the team raided Bangla Road in Patong, where unlicensed sales of cannabis and contraband tobacco products were reported. […] Ten People Arrested with Illegal Cannabis and Contraband Worth 200,000 Baht -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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Regional

Phuket Authorities Inspect Patong's Chabad House

Phuket authorities inspected Chabad House in Patong as part of a broader compliance check, confirming the facility operates legally as a licensed restaurant and club.

27 Jul The Phuket Express

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Phuket – Authorities in Phuket have carried out a coordinated inspection of business operations in Patong, aiming to ensure compliance with Thai law while safeguarding constitutional freedoms. One of the sites inspected was Chabad House, located in Patong. Officials confirmed that the building is licensed as a restaurant and club, with facilities including dining areas, […] Authorities Conduct Legal Compliance Check at Patong’s Chabad House -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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Police

Four Tourists Arrested at Phuket Airport with 33kg of Cannabis

Four foreign tourists were arrested at Phuket Airport on July 28 with 33.6kg of cannabis hidden in their luggage as they attempted to leave the country; all suspects admitted ownership of the drugs and luggage.

27 Jul Khaosod

On July 28, 2025, customs officers at Phuket International Airport jointly arrested four foreign tourists after finding cannabis flowers and processed cannabis concealed in their luggage as they prepared to leave the country. The arrest took place at the international departure hall of Phuket International Airport in Tambon Mai Khao, Mueang Thalang District, Phuket Province, under the direction of Nucha Jiradisit, Phuket Airport Customs Chief, Ms. Thanaomchit Bureeruk, Customs Control Division Director, and Ms. Charoenporn Jaengwansuk, Investigation and Suppression Division Chief. Customs officer Rawin Kanakakorn made the arrests.

The four suspects are Sean Cassidy Buzzi, 19, Swiss national; Shaina Myriam Khadija El Gharib, 18, French national; Marcus Frimpong, 18, Swiss national; and Alassane Justin Luciano Ahmada Djae, 26, French national. Officials seized approximately 33.6 kilograms of cannabis flowers and processed cannabis hidden in the suspects' luggage intended for illegal export.

During questioning, all suspects admitted ownership of the luggage and drugs. They were charged with attempting to export goods without customs clearance. The suspects and seized items were handed over to Saku Police Station for legal proceedings under the supervision of Pol. Col. Slan Satnakul, Saku Police Station Commander, with Pol. Lt. Kittisak Sommat as the investigating officer.

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Police

Russian Organized Crime Boss Arrested in Phuket

Immigration officers arrested a Russian organized crime boss in a Chalong raid on July 25, targeting an alleged leader of a major syndicate operating in the Russian Federation.

27 Jul The Phuket Express

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Phuket – Immigration Bureau officers launched a raid in Chalong, Phuket, on July 25, 2026, capturing a Russian national identified as the alleged head of a major organized crime syndicate in the Russian Federation. The Phuket Immigration told the Phuket Express. The operation was carried out under a search warrant issued by the Phuket Provincial […] Russian “Mafia” Boss Arrested in Phuket on Extradition Warrant -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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Police

Phuket Seizes Undocumented Arab Goods from Retail Store

Phuket authorities seized undocumented imported Arab goods from a retail store on Ranong Road during a compliance inspection, with legal action promised against the outlet.

27 Jul The Phuket Express

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Phuket, July 27, 2026 — Provincial authorities in Phuket have launched an integrated inspection of retail outlets in the city, uncovering a store selling imported Arab products without proper documentation. Officials ordered the seizure of goods and pledged further legal action. On Monday (July 26th) authorities inspected a minimart located on Ranong Road in Phuket […] Phuket Authorities Uncover Arab Goods Store Lacking Legal Documents -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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Regional

Phuket Authorities Close Five Cannabis Shops

Phuket authorities shut down five cannabis shops in Old Town for violating operating conditions, targeting retailers in the popular district frequented by locals and tourists.

27 Jul The Phuket Express

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Phuket— Provincial authorities in Phuket have revoked the operating licenses of five cannabis shops in the island’s Old Town district after uncovering multiple violations of legal conditions. The sweep targeted cannabis retailers in the popular Phuket Old Town area on Monday (July 26th), a hub for both locals and tourists. Authorities said the crackdown was […] Authorities Shut Down Five Cannabis Shops in Phuket Old Town -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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National

Thailand's Nominee Crackdown Escalates Nationwide

Thailand has intensified its nationwide crackdown on the use of nominee owners for property and business transactions, continuing enforcement efforts that target illegal ownership arrangements across the country.

27 Jul The Phuket Express

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Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, July 20th to Sunday, July 26th. They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication. 1. In a major escalation of Thailand’s nationwide campaign […] Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Nominee Crackdown Continues, and More -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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