Interview with Time is enjoyable but more questions about politics were expected: PM

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin wrote on his X account today that Time Magazine came to interview him in the middle of February, seeking to cover political issues since the new prime minister took office, saying that he was to be the main focus of their article.

 

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Businesses warned about a new trick by online scammers

 

 

Thailand’s Department of Business Development (DBD) has advised businesses to be aware of a new trick by online scammers, urging them to update their business information through an online platform or face legal action.

 

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PM Srettha: 2025 a "Big Year" for Tourism

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai government today held a forum to gather ideas on how to push the country's tourism industry as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has high hopes for 2025, calling it a "big year" for tourism.

 

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Thai-Hungarian officials discuss mutual cooperation

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand and Hungary have enjoyed some 50 years of diplomatic relations, with Hungary becoming an interesting market for Thai businesses. Officials from both countries have recently met to discuss potential cooperation including Hungary's support for the Thai-EU FTA.

 

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HTMS Chonburi moored at sea after accidental weapons discharge

 

HTMS Chonburi

 

The Navy has relocated HTMS Chonburi out to sea, from the naval base in Chon Buri province, after a jammed artillery shell was accidentally discharged into HTMS Khirirat, which was docked nearby.

 

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Vietnamese Gang Arrested for Tourist Robbery

 

 

BANGKOK, March 15 (TNA) – Police have arrested a gang of Vietnamese nationals for robbing a tourist at a temple in Bangkok.

 

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Crystal Meth Hauls Wash Ashore

 

 

CHANTHABURI, March 15 (TNA) – Crystal methamphetamine, also known as “ice” weighing over 60 kilograms washed ashore in multiple locations in the eastern province of Chanthaburi.

 

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Nine Phuket companies investigated over use of Thai nominees

 

PHOTO: Facebook/Green Elephant Sanctuary Park Phuket

 

In an ever-growing list, officials are investigating 9 more Phuket companies to determine if Thai nominees are being used to get around the law that restricts certain businesses to Thai citizens.

 

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Jetstar flight fiasco: Passengers grounded as 24 hour delays soar

 

Picture courtesy of Mothership

 

Jetstar Airways faced criticism from passengers when a flight from Bangkok to Singapore was delayed by more than 24 hours. The low-budget airline came under fire after 161 passengers found themselves stranded at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on Wednesday, March 13.

 

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Decade-old Thai rice from controversial scheme found fresh

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai conducted a rice inspection following an invitation from the Association of Thai Agricultural Product Surveyors.

 

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US pledges boost in semiconductor investment for Thailand

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

To ramp up global semiconductor production, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo promised investment in Thailand’s manufacturing sector.

 

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Man physically assaulted by teens after Korat festival

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A 55 year old man was physically assaulted by a group of teenagers in Nakhon Ratchasima, sparking outrage from his daughter who demanded justice and called for witnesses.

 

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Sole searching: Thai man hits Buddha with flipflop after ex-wife return wish fails

 

Photo via Facebook/ Piyapong Sutthiphakdee

 

CCTV footage at a temple in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat showed a Thai man hitting a Buddha statue with a flipflop after a wish for the return of his ex-wife was unfulfilled.

 

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I find happiness among my loved ones as my health improves : Thaksin

 

 

Thaksin Shinawatra, convict on parole, said in his first interview today after returning to Thailand that ‘Happiness is at home’.”

 

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Three PMs, one dinner

 

From left : PM Srettha Thavisin, former PMs; Thaksin Shinawatra and Somchai Wongsawat

 

A dinner being held in Chiang Mai tonight is far from ordinary, as it involves three prime ministers — one incumbent and two former ones. They are Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his predecessors, Thaksin Shinawatra and Somchai Wongsawat.

 

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