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Traffic Pattaya Introduces Smart Crossings for Enhanced Safety
Be ause most foreigners expect drivers to STOP as per their home country...AND Thai road rules....you just blame the victim -
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Tourism Thailand’s Tourism Confidence Dips Amid Economic Challenges
711 large bottle of Leo is Bt59 twin pack Bt116. -
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Traffic Pattaya Introduces Smart Crossings for Enhanced Safety
Couple of points: 1) green means go. Driver approaching from distance seeing green lights may equate them to green traffic lights. 2) this will give more confidence to pedestrians especially tourists to cross but with no guarantee that drivers will obey making it more dangerous. 3) rather than relying on hope it’s better to force drivers to stop. Boom gates (like train crossing) with flashing red lights or something like this is needed. -
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Thai - Cambodia Conflict Thailand Rejects Mediation in Escalating Cambodia Conflict
Yep. Not to mention the new ribbons they can attach to their uniforms. I bet they are in production as we speak. -
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Hun Sen’s Bitter Betrayal Fuels Border Bloodshed with Thailand
The latest clashes between Thailand and Cambodia are not just about ancient temples or blurred borders. They mark the dramatic fallout of a once-unbreakable political alliance—and a Shakespearean betrayal decades in the making. At least 14 people are dead, over 40,000 civilians displaced, and two nations once bonded by blood and golf now stand on the brink of war. What began in June as a scuffle between soldiers near the disputed Ta Moan Thom Temple has spiralled into the worst border fighting in years. But the root cause of the violence is not territorial. It is personal—and political. For years, former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and Thai patriarch Thaksin Shinawatra were inseparable. Thaksin, ousted in a 2006 coup, found refuge in Phnom Penh. Hun Sen once called him a “god brother,” welcomed his exiled family into his home, and even hosted his birthday party. But that golden alliance now lies in ruins, consumed by vengeance. On 15 June, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra—Thaksin’s daughter—phoned Hun Sen to calm rising tensions. What followed stunned the region. Hun Sen leaked the call, exposing Paetongtarn criticising her own military. The fallout was immediate: public fury, a court suspension, and the collapse of her government. It was a calculated blow, and one Hun Sen made with precision. “It was a classic betrayal,” says analyst Phil Robertson. “He set fire to a decades-old friendship—and threw fuel on an already smouldering conflict.” The reasons are layered. Cambodia’s economy is faltering. Hun Sen may be stirring chaos to shore up his son Hun Manet’s shaky leadership. The Shinawatras’ plans to legalise gambling in Thailand threaten Cambodia’s shady casino economy—already under scrutiny for human trafficking and online scams. And Hun Sen’s blistering accusation that Thaksin insulted Thailand’s monarchy—a claim laced with lethal political consequences under lese-majeste laws—was seen by many as a final, fatal strike. Now, Thailand is in limbo, governed by an acting leader while its army holds the reins. Cambodia faces international condemnation after Thai soldiers were maimed by allegedly fresh Cambodian landmines. ASEAN’s attempts at mediation may flounder, and with the U.S. disengaged from the region, China could emerge the only winner. A squabble over a jungle shrine has become a drama of dynastic vengeance and political survival. In the words of one Thai official: “This isn’t about the temple. This is about betrayal dressed as diplomacy.” -2025-07-26 -
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Tourism Thailand’s Tourism Confidence Dips Amid Economic Challenges
AI says: Thailand has three main organizations involved in tourism—the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), and the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT)—because they serve different roles in the policy-making, promotion, and industry coordination of tourism. Here's how their responsibilities differ: 1. Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MOTS) Type: Government ministry Role: Policy maker and regulator Responsibilities: Develops national tourism strategy and policy Oversees legal frameworks, regulations, and development plans for tourism and sports Coordinates with other ministries for tourism infrastructure, immigration, and safety Supervises government agencies like the TAT Think of this as the top-level authority setting the direction for the tourism sector at the national level. 2. Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Type: Government agency (under MOTS) Role: Marketing and promotion agency Responsibilities: Promotes Thailand as a tourism destination internationally and domestically Runs advertising campaigns, travel fairs, and public relations Operates TAT offices in Thailand and abroad Provides market intelligence, travel trends, and visitor statistics This is the "sales and marketing arm" of Thai tourism, actively attracting tourists and improving Thailand’s image abroad. 3. Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) Type: Private sector umbrella organization Role: Industry representative and advisor Responsibilities: Represents private tourism-related businesses (hotels, tour operators, airlines, etc.) Provides feedback to government on industry needs and concerns Supports tourism standards and workforce development Acts as a bridge between the public and private sectors TCT ensures the voice of tourism businesses is heard in national planning and helps coordinate the private sector’s response to policies and crises. Summary Comparison Organization Type Main Role Key Focus Ministry of Tourism and Sports Government ministry Policy, regulation, oversight Strategy, infrastructure, governance TAT Government agency Promotion and marketing Tourist campaigns, branding, market research TCT Private sector body Industry coordination and advocacy Business interests, collaboration, standards Why three organizations? Because tourism is a complex, multi-stakeholder sector, involving: Government planning and infrastructure (MOTS) Active promotion to attract tourists (TAT) Input and support from businesses that serve tourists (TCT) Having specialized entities helps Thailand balance public policy, market promotion, and industry collaboration effectively.
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