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Apple pulls promo video after outcry
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/08/2024
» Tech giant Apple has apologised and removed a controversial promotional video shot in Thailand from its UK YouTube channel after it was heavily criticised for making the country appear underdeveloped.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Aug 2-8
Guru, Published on 02/08/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
China's netizens rally around Pan after claims 100m swim not 'humanly possible'
Reuters, Published on 02/08/2024
» HONG KONG - China's state media, athletes and netizens rallied to support Olympic swimming champion Pan Zhanle after critics including an Australian swim commentator said his world record swim in the 100 metres freestyle was not "humanly possible".
Apple apologises and removes controversial ad
News, Published on 02/08/2024
» Apple has issued an apology to Thailand for an advertising video that has been widely criticised for its outdated and stereotypical portrayal of the kingdom, with some people even calling for a boycott of the company’s products.
Sports and music tourism will soon represent a 53 trillion baht economy
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/08/2024
» If you have lost track of how many people in your orbit have recently posted pictures of themselves at a Formula One race or Taylor Swift concert, chances are you are not alone.
Belgian held after hotel room break-ins
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/08/2024
» A 26-year-old Belgian man has been arrested on charges of stealing cash and valuables from the hotel rooms of three Malaysian tourists in Hat Yai.
Minors rescued from sex trafficker
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/08/2024
» Police have rescued two minors and arrested a suspect on human trafficking charges after a sting operation at a Bangkok hotel on Wednesday night.
Belgian man held after hotel room break-ins
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 01/08/2024
» HAT YAI - A 26-year-old Belgian man has been arrested on charges of stealing cash and valuables from the hotel rooms of three Malaysian tourists in the main city of Songkhla province. He is also suspected of burglaries in two other southern tourist provinces.
UHG allots B1bn for two mid-tier hotels
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/08/2024
» Commercial property developer UHG will invest 1 billion baht to expand with two new mid-tier hotels on Sukhumvit Soi 8 and Pradipat Road, banking on robust tourism demand in this segment, which has boosted revenue growth post-pandemic.
Get ready for an urban adventure at Public House Hotel art festival
Life, Published on 01/08/2024
» Art lovers should prepare for the highly-anticipated return of "Urban Collectibles", which will kick off tomorrow at 2pm and run daily from 11am to 9pm until Sunday at Public House Hotel, Sukhumvit 31.