Regional

Phuket Hotel Market Faces Growing Luxury Competition

PHUKET: Competition among hotels in Phuket is set to intensify as most new rooms entering the market over the next three years are positioned in the luxury and upscale segments, according to Knight Frank Thailand.

Police

Former 90s Star Ray McDonald Dies at Bangkok Home

Former 1990s television star Ray McDonald was found unconscious at his Bangkok home on August 19 and pronounced dead at age 57; authorities are investigating the cause.

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National

Bangkok Pub Fire Death Toll Reaches 41

BANGKOK: Two more people have succumbed to injuries suffered in a fire at a Bangkok beer hall last month, bringing the death toll to 41, authorities said yesterday (Aug 18).

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National

Thailand Eyes Global Wellness Market Worth 6.7 Trillion Dollars

Thailand is launching four strategies to capture a share of the 6.7 trillion-dollar global wellness market by positioning its herbal and natural products as scientifically validated health solutions. The country's herbal retail trade reache

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National

Thailand-Australia Customs Boost Trade 39%, Seize 1,200kg of Drugs

Thailand and Australia boosted bilateral trade 39% to 448.77 billion baht through January-July 2025, while their coordinated customs efforts seized over 1,200kg of drugs using intelligence-sharing and K-9 units.

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Weather

Nan City Issues First Flood Alert as Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Floods

Nan City issued its first flood alert after heavy rain exceeding 200mm triggered flash flooding in northern districts, with authorities urging at-risk communities to move belongings to higher ground and prepare for possible evacuation.

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