Tourism

Siam Piwat Announces $300 Million Investment in ICONPHUKET, Opening 2029

ICONPHUKET will create a first-of-its-kind Hybrid Retail-Attraction & Entertainment Destination, featuring 12 world-class attractions designed to captivate global audiences. ICONPHUKET will unite the identity, wisdom, arts and cultural heritage of Southern Thailand’s 14 provinces through world-class experiences, bringing the region’s potential to the global stage. Shaped through cross-sector collaboration, ICONPHUKET will strengthen Southern Thailand’s sustainable cluster economy, supporting 50,000–80,000 jobs and attracting 80,000–100,000 visitors per day once fully operational.

Tourism

Siam Piwat Unveils 10‑Billion‑Baht ICONPHUKET Development Set for 2029

PHUKET — Siam Piwat has announced plans to invest 10 billion baht in ICONPHUKET, a retail, entertainment and tourism destination scheduled to open in 2029 in Thalang district. An overhead map showing the master plan for Synthesis Ark The project will form the centrepiece of Synthesis Ark Phuket, a 50-billion-baht mixed-use development by CV Group […]

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National

Senator Blasts PM for Attending Birthday Amid Flood Crisis

Senator Nantana criticized Prime Minister Anutin and his cabinet for attending Nevin Chidchob's birthday amid nationwide floods, calling the Buriram command center claim a pretext. She said the celebration ignored flood victims' suffering and was aimed at keeping Anutin in power, reflecting monopolistic influence.

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National

Duck Egg Prices Up 10 Satang After Heavy Rain

Heavy rain has lowered duck egg production while feed and transport costs have risen, prompting the Duck Farmers Association to raise the farm‑gate price by 10 satang per egg to 5.10 baht, effective today. The increase represents a 3‑baht rise per tray of 30 eggs, up from the previous 5.00 baht set on July 27, 2069. Association officials say the price adjustment reflects current supply‑side pressures and rising input costs.

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Police

Rubber Thieves Strip 400 Trees in Kalasin Farm

Thieves stole rubber from over 400 trees in a Kalasin plantation, taking about 200 kilograms worth roughly 10,000 baht. The 70-year-old victim reported the loss to police and urged farmers to increase security. Police are investigating, reviewing CCTV and asking rubber buyers to report suspicious activity.

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National

Floods Affect 26 Provinces and Bangkok, Over 1.2 Million Households

Flooding has affected 26 provinces and Bangkok, impacting over 1.2 million households as authorities work to drain water and provide assistance. Heavy rain combined with northern runoff has worsened the situation, with some areas reporting deaths and rising water levels. Relief efforts continue until conditions improve.

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