PATTAYA City has unveiled a 2.75-billion-baht investment plan for a four-phase drainage megaproject, designed to handle heavy rainfall of up to 130 millimetres an hour and alleviate flooding for over 37,000 households, Amarin TV said last night (Nov. 5). Mayor Poramet Ngampichet told a meeting of Pattaya City Council that flood-mitigation projects had been
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The best luxury spa in Sathon, Bangkok
Sponsored article by Anucha Kasun SATHON doesn’t look like a wellness district from street level. It’s mostly banks, embassies, and the kind of glass towers that mean business, not massages. But duck down one of its quieter sois and you’ll find some of Bangkok’s most serious spa addresses. Here’s where to actually book a luxury
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Sponsored article by Anucha Kasun Ratchada’s MRT access and easy reach to malls, markets, and embassies make it a smart Bangkok base. Here’s what to check in hotels in Ratchada, Bangkok. Finding the Right Hotel in Ratchada, Bangkok Ratchada isn’t the neighbourhood most first-time visitors think of first. Sukhumvit and Silom usually get that attention,
Read moreNew wave of bomb threats hits passenger flights across Europe
By Agencies and published by CNA PARIS: Airlines across Europe received a series of bomb threats this morning (Nov. 5) for the second time this week, forcing many to make unplanned or escorted landings, although none of the threats immediately proved to be genuine. While no country has attributed blame for the threats, they
Read moreAuthorities urged to find out if one-million-baht cash donated to Bhumjaithai laundered from casino
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE AUTHORITIES have been advised to look into allegations a sum of one million baht in cash earlier granted to the Bhumjaithai, core of the coalition government, may have been laundered from a Thai-owned casino business in Cambodia. Former Democrat MP Sirichok Sopa called on the Election Commission and Anti-Money
Read moreDemocrats gain influence over trade agenda, but tariff repeals to hit Trump veto wall
By Reuters and published by Yahoo!News HOUSTON: Democrats’ resounding sweep to a majority in Congress gives them a big microphone and spotlight to scrutinise President Donald Trump’s trade policies, but largely leaves them unable to override his veto on any vote to overturn his tariffs or rescind trade authorities, trade and legal experts said
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Sponsored article by Anucha Kasun OWNING a home on Koh Samui is a real pleasure, but the island asks more of a house than most places do. The sea views and warm evenings come alongside heat, humidity, and salty air that slowly wear a home down. That is why the best results come from
Read moreLawyer tells ex-Miss Thailand it’s too late to sell assets and return funds to foundation
SOON after police revealed they have frozen 15 to17 bank accounts over a scandal swirling around former Miss Thailand and actress Ms. Panadda Wongphudee, aka Boom, over allegations of misusing donations to Ongkorn Tham Dee (Doing Good) Foundation, a lawyer took a jab at her by pointing out it is now too late to
Read moreNo politicians’ cellphones tracked by military spyware
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE MILITARY is by no means using a spyware apparatus to track and hack any politicians’ cellphones though they are primarily obliged to monitor suspicious movements of others which may be deemed detrimental to national security, Ministry of Defence spokesperson Rear Adm. Surasan Khongsiri confirmed today (Nov.4). The defence spokesperson
Read moreDemocrats capture Congress in sweeping setback for Trump
By Agencies and published by CNA WASHINGTON: Democrats captured majorities in both the Senate and House on Tuesday (Nov. 3), scoring sweeping victories that reached deep into Republican strongholds as tens of millions of voters delivered a scathing rebuke to President Donald Trump. The size and breadth of the Democratic wave were still coming
Read moreSihasak to focus on military operations affecting Thailand during Myanmar visit
DEPUTY Prime Minister/Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said last evening (Nov. 3) that he plans to visit Myanmar on Nov. 12, ahead of Asean summit, and will raise concerns about clashes between Myanmar military and resistance groups impacting Thailand with the aim of de-escalating the years-long fighting, PPTVHD36 said. Sihasak, who is currently in
Read morePanic as whirlwind hits Phuket’s Kata beach
A DRAMATIC scene unfolded in Phuket as a mysterious whirlwind struck Kata beach, sending beach umbrellas and sunbeds flying as tourists scrambled to safety, Amarin TV said this evening (Nov. 3). A viral video clip shared on Facebook by Bualoy Chimphithak shows intense, swirling winds sweeping across this beach at 11 a.m. scattering umbrellas,
Read moreThai tourism faces an uphill battle as Vietnam grabs bigger market share
THAI tourism is facing a major challenge with the total number of international visitors likely to reach 34 million in 2027 while hopes of reaching the 40-million mark remains a distant prospect as Vietnam has started capturing a larger share of the market, PPTVHD36 said today (Nov. 3). The Thai Chamber of Commerce estimates
Read moreTorrential rain pounds Phuket with some areas flooded again
PHUKET was lashed by heavy rain again this evening (Nov. 2) leading to several parts of three districts, including Patong seaside town, getting flooded, Amarin TV said. The intense downpour started at 5.30 p.m. leading to floods swamping Mueang Phuket, Kathu, and Thalang districts while a flash flood that originated from “Khao 50 Pi”
Read moreAbhisit’s cellphone likely to be tracked by Pegasus spyware
By Thai Newsroom Reporters DEMOCRAT leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said today (Nov.2) his cellphone would likely be tracked real-time by a Pegasus spyware but he would not be seriously worried about it. Abhisit, a former prime minister, said he was alerted by Apple Inc. of the Pegasus spyware being covertly installed on his cellphone for
Read morePeople’s seeking public donations in cash to cover costs of censure debate
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE PEOPLE’S is now soliciting public donations in cash to literally cover costs of their preparations for censure debate against Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Bhumjaithai members of cabinet next month. The largest opposition party is calling on members of the public nationwide to hand out cash via donation.peoplesparty.or.th for
Read moreThai exporters urged to adjust in face of Vietnam-UAE pact
THAI exporters were urged to adjust their strategies as Vietnam is gaining ground with a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that impacts export of agricultural goods and electronics and computer components, Naewna newspaper said this morning (Nov. 2). The Thai Trade Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, under the
Read moreAir force scrambles F-16s to patrol western border
THE air force today (Nov. 1) scrambled F-16 fighter jets to patrol the western border, underscoring its readiness to safeguard Thai airspace and calling on all nations to respect Thailand’s sovereignty in accordance with international law, Amarin TV said. AVM Charoen Wattanasrimongkol, the air force spokesperson, said at approximately 5 p.m. today, F-16 fighter
Read moreIndian authorities tighten security ahead of big opposition march in Delhi
NEW DELHI: Indian security personnel carrying batons and shields and accompanied by riot control vehicles surrounded the site of a planned opposition protest in Delhi on Sunday (Nov. 1) that is set to demand the resignation of the country’s election chief over a controversial revision of voter lists. Authorities warned of traffic diversions ahead
Read moreBig lot of fake supplements and cosmetics seized in raid
POLICE raided a warehouse in Bangkok’s Nong Khaem district and seized 26,117 items of counterfeit dietary supplements and cosmetics which had all been smuggled into the country through the northeastern border, PPTVHD36 said today (Oct. 31). The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) had launched an investigation after spotting an online shop advertising dietary supplements and
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