The Thailand Privilege Card Co (TPC), the managing organization behind the reputable Thailand Elite Card, has recently unveiled a significant adjustment in their pricing. Seeing a massive spike of 50%, the card’s base membership will soar from its current price of 600,000 baht to an impressive 900,000 baht. This manoeuvre is a potent part of TPC’s comprehensive plan to compound its yearly earnings to an astounding 8 billion baht. Accompanying this price shift, the institution has promised the introduction of four fresh card variants. Notably, these card types will omit the title ‘Elite’ in their branding, a term synonymous with the program since its establishment in 2003. As reported by the Bangkok Post, this alteration signals a new era for TPC. Yuthasak Supasorn, the esteemed governor of The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), and the chairman of the TPC board, expressed unwavering confidence in the programme’s future success, regardless of…
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In a highly successful law enforcement operation, five individuals have been placed in custody by the Royal Thai Police in eastern Thailand, charged with grave crimes including human trafficking and forcing minors into prostitution. The surprising twist in the tale is that three of the apprehended suspects are women of ages 19, 20, and 28. Through a Twitter account, they were deceptively enticing underage girls into a life of sexual exploitation, operating in the Rayong province. In a carefully planned undercover operation headed by Police Captain Sararut Kwengsopha, who oversees the Prevention and Suppression Division, the police were able to come to the aid of an unfortunate fifteen-year-old girl. This was made possible through the collaboration of Deputy head Surapong Chatsut and Major General Pattanapong Sripinprau, the division’s second in command, among others. They managed to expose and apprehend the key players of this criminal ring, namely, Phaphimon (20), Parichat…
In the enchanting realm of Karon Beach in Phuket, a rare phenomenon unfolded as a potentially dangerous blue dragon sea slug washed up on its sunny shores. The unexpected arrival was stirred by recent gusty winds and rippling sea waves. A timely warning was issued by marine scientists to beachgoers to maintain caution while engaging with this unusual marine visitor. The Monsoongabage Thailand Facebook page took the initiative to share captivating pictures and insightful videos of the blue dragon sea slug. To further underline the gravity of the situation, Thon Thamromgnawasawat, a distinguished marine scientist and an esteemed lecturer from the Kasetsart University, was invited to shed light on the subject. The scientist described the sea slug in question as a member of the species Glaucus atlanticus. Commonly occupying the mid-water levels, these critters are typically residents of the open sea, making their unusual coastal appearance a truly unique occurrence.…
As fears over potential economic downturn loom, along with inflationary pressures and soaring interest rates, investors across the globe are treading cautiously. For many stock market aficionados, it’s commonly agreed that we are nearing the peak of global interest rates, while central banks are keeping a keen eye on inflation trends. In July, the US Federal Reserve took the bold step of lifting the federal funds rate to a steep 5.25-5.50%, the highest it’s been for many a year. Additionally, the European Central Bank jumped the gun with a 0.25% rate hike, and it appears the Bank of Japan might finally loosen its tight grip on cheap money, adopting a more adaptable methodology for yield control on government bonds. From the perspective of Amonthep Chawla, head honcho at CIMB Thai, the consensus among investors is that the Fed will play it safe and avoid any further interest rate hikes attributing…
Witnessing an alarming event in the routine morning hour, a school bus ferrying 40 students skidded off track, toppled over and ran headlong into a street light pole in the Kaeng Sanam Nang region of Nakhon Ratchasima. The untoward accident led to injuries of varied degrees for 16 kids aged between 10 and 17. The incident occurred on Niwetrat Road and news of it was conveyed to Police Lieutenant Colonel Paphon Chaisaksri, the investigating supervisor at Kaeng Sanam Nang police station, who was apprised of the situation at approximately 7:30am on that fateful day. Upon their arrival at the location of the accident, the police force, in combination with rescue aid workers, spotted the ill-fated school bus turned upside down in the road’s centre. Emergency medical assistance was sought for the injured children, who were swiftly transferred to a neighbouring hospital for medical care and attention. Fortunately, the general array…
Disturbing ripples of apprehension are being caused by the burgeoning trend of an exotic wellness treatment that involves using Earth’s lowly earthworms in a spa therapy. This therapeutic trend has taken the Thai social space by storm. However, while proponents laud it for potential health advantages such as enhanced relaxation, and improved skin moisture and smoothness, detractors admonish possible hazards of indigenous contamination within the human body. The unorthodox spa treatment of applying earthworms on the skin, has elicited concern from Arnat Tancho, Director of the Natural Farming R&D Centre at Maejo University in Chaing Mai, and a renowned authority on earthworms. He opines that whilst earthworms could conceivably be utilized for health recuperation and repair, cautionary notes must be taken into account by both spa entrepreneurs and their populace of clients. In his discourse with ThaiRath, Arnat elucidated how earthworms could inadvertently become hosts to a myriad species of…
In a turn of events that generated much chatter online, an instance featuring an abandoned pet canine in an unattended vehicle stirred an engaging conversation on social media. The incident drew attention owing to a video clip uploaded by a TikTok influencer, aptly titled @mycatsmycup, which brought to light a lonely dog inhabitating a car stationed outside a well-known shopping complex in the bustling city of Bangkok. What was unusual was that a textual message flashed across the car’s digital screen meant to assuage the worries of bystanders – notifying that the automotive’s AC was in full operation, with the owner due back soon. A hot topic was the ethics of pet ownership that the whole scenario raised. Per the video, the car owner, who remained unknown at the start, had coolly set the vehicle’s indoor temperature to a pleasant 23 degrees Celsius. It was also noticed that a digital…
In an unfortunate turn of events, a woman’s seemingly innocent devotion to her automobile spiraled into an inferno. Conducting a candle and incense ritual to honor her vehicle on the occasion of Chinese Sart Day, her good intentions turned calamitous as her car, situated in a private parking bay in Samut Songkhram, got swallowed up in a fearsome blaze. This alarming spectacle also put over 20 neighboring vehicles at risk of a similar fate. Galvanized by the developing crisis, firefighters wasted no time in racing to the scene to tame the voracious flames. The car at the eye of the storm was a Honda Civic Sedan, bearing the registration number 5กช6480, and belonged to 36-year-old Alisa. Parked securely within the confines of a private lot, the fiery disaster engulfed her automobile rather swiftly. The setting of the blaze proved particularly treacherous given its proximity to a fleet of over 20…
In a surprising trend that’s catching global attention, big oil corporations have started to harness the power of social media influencers to market their products. A decision that has faced backlash from followers mindful of the environment. Social media personalities, typically associated with lifestyle-related content, are seen to be endorsing petrol stations, fuel benefits, and club cards. This trend has been recognized in countries such as India, Mexico, the United States, and South Africa on various platforms, including Instagram, Twitch, and TikTok. The corporations under the spotlight include oil industry giants such as BP, Chevron, Shell, ExxonMobil, and TotalEnergies. A TikTok personality known as The Petrol Princess, boasts 2.7 million followers and is forecasting her affiliation with Shell, inviting her fan base to join her at a Shell petrol station. All collaborations are duly tagged as ‘paid partnership’ as per the guidelines of the platforms. DeSmog, a website that uncovers…
The Poh Teck Tung Foundation is forging a path toward creating lasting and sustainable livelihoods in Udon Thani province, located in northeastern Thailand. The organization has committed to arming poverty-stricken households with job-related tools, launching this as part of an all-encompassing poverty reduction collaborative initiative, designed in partnership with the Community Development Department. A mobile medical unit was also dispatched in the area, offering its services to the public free of charge. The board member and deputy secretary of the Poh Teck Tung Foundation, Surapong Tetraruvichit, presided over a ceremony where they donated substantial, job-related equipment to 27 struggling households in Udon Thani province. This province is the sixth one in the northeastern region to receive such support. These donations, reaching a total value of 672,755 baht, aim to bolster and support the livelihoods of the impoverished families, providing them with the means to sustain themselves and live by the…