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Thu, 24 Mar 2022 08:31:00 +0700
Instant noodle store an unlikely hit with youth
In Thailand, a country famous for its flavourful, spicy cuisine and street food, instant noodles may seem an unlikely culinary hit.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 06:04:00 +0700
The charm of Chanthaburi
Following a peaceful trip to Koh Mak recently, I returned to the mainland and like many other travellers, made the most of my time exploring the historic town of Chanthaburi on the way back to Bangkok. A pleasant day trip took me back to the days whe...

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 06:02:00 +0700
SEC's digital asset ban ignites ire
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is imposing a ban on the use of digital assets for goods and services, effective from April 1, citing concerns over the country's financial stability, risks of cybertheft and losses from currency volatilit...

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 04:10:00 +0700
Songkran despair mounts
With water splashing events banned during Songkran for a third consecutive year, tourism operators face a challenge at the top two festival sites of Khao San Road and Chiang Mai as there is limited room to grow revenue amid soaring operational costs.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0700
Deltacron on the move
Thailand on Wednesday reported 73 cases of the Deltacron variant, a hybrid of the Delta and Omicron strains of the new coronavirus, and all patients had fully recovered, according to the Department of Medical Sciences (DMS).

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:23:00 +0700
The sounds of Thainess
International success on the classical music stage comes with devotion and a real passion to pursue what one embraces. In the case of teen sisters Valika and Akira Trivisvavet, it was Thai culture.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:18:00 +0700
Luring visitors and assisting the economy
In a bid to entice skilled foreign workers to move to Thailand and stimulate the economy, the state-owned Thailand Privilege Card (TPC) recently introduced new long-term visa perks that include a work permit. The novel programme is called Flexible Pl...

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 18:38:00 +0700
Bangkok Motor Show underway
The country's largest auto show is back at IMPACT Challenger Hall in Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi province.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0700
Paetongtarn tipped as candidate for PM
All eyes are on whether Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, will be named as a candidate for prime minister in the next general election after she was put in charge of a campaign aimed at promoting...

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0700
Songkran boost for seniors
The Ministry of Public Health is aiming to administer a third booster shot to 70% of the country's elderly population ahead of the Thai New Year holiday next month, as they face a greater risk of infection and death from the coronavirus.



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