Picture this: a tantalizing 167-kilometer ribbon of steel stretching from Khon Kaen to Nong Khai, promising to transform the landscape of Thailand’s transport with an alluring budget of 29.748 billion baht. This isn’t just another construction project; it’s a masterpiece in the making, set to begin in April 2024, igniting the economy and revolutionizing travel. Imagine sweeping views through train windows, a journey redefined. And the excitement doesn’t stop there! May 2024 marks the countdown to the creation of a vibrant artery – the western section of the Orange Line. Spanning from Bang Khunnon to Minburi, it comes with the electrifying promise of full route electrification, supported by a staggering budget of 140 billion baht. This isn’t just a metro line; it’s the future pulse of Bangkok, energizing every commute. Now, let the rubber meet the road on Highway No. 4027. Slated for transformation, this 4.55 km stretch from Para…
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In the land of smiles and mesmerizing folklore, a foreboding figure once towered over the bustling streets of Thailand’s vibrant capital. This was no ordinary sentinel; it was Khru Kai Kaeo, a monumental winged demon with a visage designed to incite awe and wonder with its piercing fangs and claws painted in the deepest shades of night. Yet this striking icon of mythical grandeur found its fate sealed by the hands of bureaucracy, as the clock ticked toward a December denouement. The mighty State Railway of Thailand, wielding the authority of legal mandate, decreed the grand effigy’s departure from its public roost by December 30. The exodus followed close on the heels of a financial storm that swept through the halls of the hotel harboring our demon: Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchadaphisek. They, the caretakers, were ensnared by a fine of 1.3 million baht, a price levied for a dance…
As millions of revelers gear up to bid farewell to the year and herald a fresh calendar with blossoms of hope and resolutions, PM Srettha extends a heartfelt plea for safety, wrapping his warm wishes in the comforting blanket of words. “Travel with care, steer clear of the temptation to tipple and drive, and embrace the festive cheer with a gentle foot on the pedal,” he gently reminds the nation. Imagine the scene: a country wreathed in smiles, echoing with laughter, homes brimming with the togetherness of kin. That’s the vision PM Srettha paints for the Thai citizenry as they embark on their seasonal sojourns. “May the winds of yesteryears sweep away the challenges, paving a glimmering path of prosperity and achievement throughout your ventures,” he encourages with the optimism of a leader envisioning a populace imbued with renewed vigor for the impending year. But beyond the festive cheer, there’s…
Ah, the winds of change are rustling through the education system, carrying with them a revolution in the wardrobe department! This transformation is not just a new stitch in the fabric of academia but a whole new pattern. The Ministry, quite the social media savant, took to its @MOE360degree Facebook stage to declare a decree that scout uniforms will be tailored anew – not just for the fashion-conscious – but for comfort and the much-welcomed benevolence of a price slash. It’s a handshake between practicality and preference – because let’s face it, the days of starched collars and heavy badges may very well belong in a museum next to the fossils. The ministry is not just stopping at textiles and threads; they are giving the idea of ‘mandatory’ scout classes an overhaul, now slapping them with the label ‘fully voluntary’. But hold onto your hats (and your berets), for details…
Welcome to the enchanting world of wanderlust where crossing oceans and meandering through bustling streets is not just a dream but a delightful reality. The latest buzz in the travel sphere, as unveiled by the one and only Charoen Wangananont, the esteemed president of the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA), is that Japan is the darling destination of Thai travelers, and it firmly holds onto its crown with a captivating allure that leaves little room for contenders. Imagine, if you will, a burgeoning number of excited travelers—from the vivacious streets of Bangkok to the serene landscapes of Chiang Mai—setting sail to the Land of the Rising Sun. Why? Because Charoen forecasts an exhilarating leap in numbers, anticipating that voyagers from Thailand may scale the heights of 1.5 million visitors, mirroring the halcyon pre-pandemic days of 2019 when 1.3 million Thai footsteps wandered through Japan’s wonders. The magnetic pull of Japan…
Picture this – a world where gum-chewing kids puffed away not on cigarettes, but on the milky white sticks of Black Cat bubblegum, casting spells of innocent mischief! Alert the presses and wax nostalgic, dear readers, for whispers throughout the “Consumer” page on social media, hashtagged with the poignant #WhatConsumersSay, prophesy the impending twilight of this beloved Thai classic. Accompanied by a whimsical illustration of the eponymous gum, the post rippled through the web, gathering lamentations and a wave of shared childhood memories. True to the murmurings, the veritable descendant of the Black Cat Bubblegum dynasty has decreed the cessation of this 67-year-old enchantment come the close of 2023. Its DNA, woven into rounds of whimsy, resembled a retro world where “smokes” were sold in vibrant red and black cartons, etched with the cryptic silhouette of a midnight feline, ’twas a sight as common as cicadas on a summer evening.…
Step into the opulent world of Thailand’s premier, a visionary whose tale reads like the script of a thrilling cinematic experience. Lift the velvet curtain on a life where dizzying figures dance, revealing a treasure trove of assets amounting to a staggering 659,391,610 baht. Yes, you read that right! In a land where tradition waltzes with transparency, the 2018 Organic Act on Anti-Corruption orchestrates a cadence requiring political maestros to disclose their financial symphonies. True to this melody, within a mere 60 days in the office, our Thai leader unfurled his fiscal fanfare. From the sizzling buzz of Bangkok to the serene whispers of Hua Hin, his assets paint a picture worthy of envy. Like pulling a rabbit out of a hat, he reveals 1 million baht in cash, close to 69 million in bank deposits that could stretch across the Chao Phraya river, and investments that shimmer with promise.…
Attention all high-flyers and seasoned jet-setters: there’s a significant development in the always-upbeat aviation world of Thailand! For those of you who have been fond of soaring through the skies with Thai Smile, you might want to note a change in the air. As part of a strategic maneuver, the ever-graceful flag carrier Thai Airways is set to absorb all the exuberance and effervescence of its subsidiary, Thai Smile. Should you find yourself needing to get in touch or tweak your travel plans, the digital age is at your fingertips. Simply whiz over to Thai Airways’ digital HQ at thaiairways.com, march into one of their cosmopolitan representative offices, or give a buzz to their effervescent contact centre. Indeed, the enthusiastic team over at Thai Airways is primed to whisk away your every concern as they integrate Thai Smile’s communication avenues into their expansive fold. Decked out with more details than…
Imagine this: a silver ribbon of highway once free and flowing, now a snail trail of metal and movement, inching its way through the heart of Thailand’s vistas. We’re talking about the Asia Highway, a grand stretch that connects the dots between Ayutthaya’s Maharaj district and the northern charm of Sing Buri’s Pa Mok intersection. As the sun reached its zenith today, the energy shifted, and the ebb and flow of traffic intensified as it wound through Ang Thong to Sing Buri’s Prom Buri district, turning a typically serene asphalt river into a veritable motorized maelstrom. Taking a closer look, one could see that the dance of the vehicles slowed to a reluctant shuffle especially at the arterial lifeline of the region, the Bang Kaew River bridge, nestled within the cozy confines of Tambon Ban It of Ang Thong’s very own Muang district. The pace of life mimicked that of…
Picture the scene: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, standing at the forefront of a seminar, in the vast halls of Impact Muang Thong Thani, his voice echoing off the walls as he addresses a sea of public officials. It’s October, and the subject is as absorbing as a thriller novel – the intricacies of planning an annual expenditure budget. Flash forward, and the plot thickens. The government, like a maestro conducting an economic symphony, orchestrates a budget deficit grander than before – a whooping 713 billion baht for the fiscal year of 2025. It’s a year of ambition, with spending aspirations reaching the lofty heights of 3.6 trillion baht! Why? To back the groove of economic growth projected to sway at a rhythmic 3.6% in 2025, as whispered by a statement post-cabinet approval this Tuesday past. As we delve deeper into this fiscal narrative, we find that the deficit for 2025…