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Chinese, Brits rekindle desire to visit
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/01/2024
» The prime minister has praised various agencies for contributing to Thailand's success in becoming the most popular Airbnb destination among Chinese tourists during this winter and the sixth-best destination to visit in 2024 by British daily The Telegraph.
MPs denied access to Thaksin
News, Published on 13/01/2024
» Members of the House committee on police affairs were not allowed to see convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra during their inspection of the Police General Hospital yesterday.
Bangkok Design Week 2024: Creating a 'Livable Scape'
Published on 12/01/2024
» Bangkok, with a population exceeding 10 million, consistently ranks as a "must-visit" city due to its diverse attractions, affordable cuisine, reasonable cost of living, and friendly locals. Despite being a popular global destination, it placed 98th out of 140 cities on the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2021 'Most Livable Cities' list. Challenges such as traffic congestion, inadequate infrastructure, air quality issues, limited green spaces, and public areas, combined with an aging population and cultural changes, contribute to this ranking.
Lop Buri stone carvings attract attention
Post Reporters, Published on 30/12/2023
» LOP BURI: A historical site containing ancient stone carvings has been discovered in the Khao Puang mountain range in Phatthana Nikhom district.
Global economy slows down, affecting oil prices
Published on 21/12/2023
» Oil prices have decreased following the global economic slowdown, despite OPEC+ members jointly announcing a reduction in oil supply to support prices. The price of ICE Brent crude oil in the 4th quarter of 2023, from October 1st to December 6th, averaged $84.6 per barrel, a decrease from the 3rd quarter average of $85.9 per barrel. This decline is attributed to concerns over the weakening global economy, leading to a continuous slowdown in demand. Recently, S&P Global Platts reported the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) of the United States, Europe, and China for November 2023 as 49.4 points, 44.2 points, and 49.4 points, respectively. An index below 50 points indicates a contraction in the manufacturing sector of these regions.
Siam Discovery Unveils 'SEVENTEEN FOLLOW THE CITY BANGKOK'
Published on 18/12/2023
» A groundbreaking collaboration between Thailand's Siam Piwat Group and global entertainment powerhouse HYBE, 'SEVENTEEN FOLLOW THE CITY BANGKOK' debuts in Southeast Asia, offering a fresh experience for SEVENTEEN fans, the world's hottest K-Pop sensation. The event runs from December 16, 2023, to February 16, 2024, in Bangkok.
Charity, HK culture in focus at BACC over the coming week
Life, Published on 18/12/2023
» Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is holding two interesting events this week. The first is a discussion "On Building The West Kowloon Cultural District: A 20-Year Journey", which will take place at the Auditorium, 5th floor, tomorrow from 6-7.30pm and the "BACC Fundraising Gala 2023: Generations" at the Main Exhibition Gallery, 7th floor, on Thursday at 7pm.
"Only in Madrid" Campaign Spotlights Spain's Unique Capital
Published on 13/12/2023
» MADRID TURISMO by IFEMA Madrid recently launched its global creative campaign "Only in Madrid," starting with a program in Bangkok, Thailand, at Uno Mas, Centara Grand on December 7th, 2023. The event welcomed esteemed media guests from Thailand and approximately 25 Thai trade guests who cater to Thailand's outbound long-haul consumer travel market. This gathering celebrated Madrid's emergence as a sought-after travel destination, showcasing its unique blend of art, history, culture, cuisine, fashion, and sports.
Prisoner who escaped after penis surgery recaptured
Online Reporters, Published on 10/12/2023
» CHON BURI: A prisoner who escaped from the surgical ward of Bang Lamung Hospital after undergoing surgery for a penis infection on Saturday has been recaptured, the Department of Corrections announced on Sunday.
Honouring 34 Remarkable Sustainable Innovations at International Innovation Awards (IIA) 2023
Published on 08/12/2023
» Celebrating and embracing the spirit of progress and excellence, the International Innovation Awards (IIA) 2023 proudly honours 34 remarkable innovations that redefine industries and elevate the human experience on a global scale. As one of the pillars of the Innovation Revolution movement spearheaded by regional NGO Enterprise Asia since 2017, the award recognition program, which aims to create an innovation ecosystem for enterprises, is held annually to recognise outstanding innovations across the globe. This year marks the 7th edition of the awards which took place in Taipei, and was graced by Chern-Chyi “C.C.” Chen, Deputy Minister of Ministry of Economic Affairs, and Betty Hu, Deputy Director, Administration for Digital Industries, Ministry of Digital Affairs.