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…
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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…
Welcome to a tale that tugs at the heartstrings, yet bear with me as we weave through a tale of unexpected loss and the pursuit of justice in the bustling province of Nonthaburi. This isn’t just any story; it’s a narrative that teaches us about the value of life and the immense repercussions a single moment can have. On a fateful day that the vibrant streets of Nonthaburi won’t easily forget, the pang of tragedy struck when Merisa Phumwisai, a young woman full of promise at the tender age of 21, succumbed to the unforeseen perils of cosmetic surgery. It was October 17, 2020, a date that would forever be etched in the memories of her loved ones. The case unfolded at the Nonthaburi Provincial Court, an institution that stands as the bastion of justice amidst the ebb and flow of life in this teeming metropolis. With bated breath and…
As the whispers of political corridors turn into a buzz, there’s growing anticipation for a significant return on Thailand’s horizon. The saga of the Shinawatra family continues to capture the nation’s intrigue, with Yingluck Shinawatra, the charming yet controversial former prime minister, potentially scripting her own grand homecoming. Mingling with the festive air, speculations are ripe that Yingluck might mirror her brother, the once-jailed ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, in a dramatic return to Thai soil. This tantalizing prospect was stoked by the unabashed insights of political activist, Jatuporn Prompan. Jatuporn, known for his earlier alignment with the fervent red-shirt movement, vocalized his forecasts amidst a whirlwind of developments. It was under the autumn sky when the first piece fell into place – the murmured assertions of the legal luminary and new Council of State inductee, Wissanu Krea-ngam. Wissanu, with his seasoned gaze on the legal landscape, opined that Yingluck’s comeback would…
Welcome, cherished readers, to a riveting journey into the heart of a nation’s financial blueprint! Let’s pull back the curtain on the fiscal theater where the Interior, Education, and Finance ministries are stepping into the spotlight, not for a song and dance, but for a substantial slice of the national budget pie in our current fiscal year. Parliament has buzzed with the numbers game, and the stakes are high as we dance into the details of the annual expenditure bill, poised for its premiere reading on the grand stage from Jan 3-5, with expectations of a final act by April following an intermission caused by the transitioning government ensemble. Enter stage left: Acting Pol Sub Lt Arphat Sukanan, the deputy House of Representatives secretary-general, who on a sunny Wednesday revealed that the 2024 Budget Bill has sashayed into the House. The plot? A meticulous vetting performance that may last up…
Imagine soaring above Yala, your vision sweeping over a mesmerizing tapestry interwoven with ribbons of asphalt, half-submerged under relentless tides. This panoramic spectacle is no ordinary view—it reveals a harsh reality: a battle against a deluge. Yala’s vast expanse is under siege by an unyielding flood, pushing local champions to the brink as they summon every resource, every ounce of energy, to safeguard the community’s soul. The Yala Public Relations Office snapshot captures not just high waters, but high spirits amid crisis. The vigilant watchdogs at the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR), led by the astute Surasee Kittimonthon, are keeping an eagle eye on the deep South’s swelling tears. With a forecast that only spells out more of Neptune’s wrath, ONWR’s sage secretary-general doubles as the captain of the Flood-Prone Area Water Management Centre in these southern precincts. Surasee’s pulse quickens at the thought of the southernmost provinces…