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Hong Kong customs seizes B42.5m of smuggled platinum, its largest haul in 20 years
Published on 20/09/2024
» Hong Kong customs has claimed its biggest haul of smuggled platinum in two decades, seizing HK$10 million (42.5 million baht) worth of the metal hidden in a battery box at the bottom of a Shenzhen-bound truck.
Monkeys freed from smuggling gang
Published on 20/09/2024
» Thirteen monkeys were rescued from a smuggling gang in Nakhon Sawan and released back into the wild on Friday.
Thailand’s Fashion Future Unveiled at BIFW2024
Published on 20/09/2024
» As Thailand’s iconic destinations, Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery have continuously played a key role as cornerstones of the Thai fashion industry and driving forces within the country’s fashion ecosystem. In 2024, the three destinations are spotlighting Thailand as Asia’s major fashion hub with “Siam Paragon Bangkok International Fashion Week 2024” (BIFW2024), the country’s most revered fashion week and a platform of opportunity. Save the date for this fashion extravaganza from 2-6 October 2024, when Parc Paragon at Siam Paragon transforms into a vibrant fashion scene under the theme “Envision the Future.”
Discover 4 Inspiring Zones on the LG Floor at SX 2024
Published on 20/09/2024
» The Sustainability Expo (SX) 2024, ASEAN’s largest event focused on sustainable innovation, returns from 27th September to 6th October 2024 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok. As a premier platform for exploring global sustainability practices and solutions, SX 2024 invites individuals, businesses, and governments to collaborate and engage in creating a more sustainable future. With a theme centred on “Sufficiency for Sustainability,” inspired by Thailand's Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), the expo promises a holistic view of environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
Mekong tributaries flood nearly 100,000 rai of agricultural land
Published on 20/09/2024
» NAKHON PHANOM: Almost 100,000 rai (about 39,500 acres) of agricultural land in this upper northeastern province have been inundated, with Sri Songkhram district suffering the worst impacts from overflow caused by two major tributaries of the rising Mekong River.
Bodyslam guitar to be auctioned off to help flood victims
Online Reporters, Published on 20/09/2024
» A signed electric guitar from the Bodyslam guitarist has been put up for auction, with the proceeds to be sent to help people affected by severe flooding across Thailand.
New bill plans to keep cannabis legal
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/09/2024
» Thailand has proposed a new bill to regulate its cannabis industry and restrict marijuana uses to health and medical purposes, the latest effort to control recreational smoking after several policy u-turns.
Lighthub-WeLab consortium among virtual bank applicants
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/09/2024
» A consortium of Lighthub Asset, a Thai fintech powerhouse, and WeLab, a leading pan-Asian fintech platform, has applied for the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) virtual bank licence, with results expected in the first half of 2025.
Thais join the world in getting iPhone 16s on launch day
Published on 20/09/2024
» Large crowds of Thais and foreigners waited for hours to be among the first to own Apple's latest iPhone, which was launched worldwide on Friday.
Deeper Dive: Thailand, tourism and global harmony
Published on 20/09/2024
» Thailand’s recent relaxation of visa restrictions was necessary for both the economy and social stability, says a leading travel historian, because the kingdom is deeply dependent on tourism.