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Special status call for Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/07/2025
» Local leaders are calling for Phuket to receive special administrative status, similar to Bangkok and Pattaya, to improve infrastructure and control over budget management and local administration.
Central Pattana Partners UAE to Attract Elite Tourists
Published on 24/07/2025
» Bangkok, July 24, 2025 – Central Pattana plc, Thailand’s No.1 real estate developer and operator of Central shopping centres nationwide, is reaffirming its successful strategy to become a ‘Global Elite Destination’ by targeting high-end customers from the Middle East. The company has announced a major collaboration with Fazaa Card, the largest national CRM programme of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—a premium membership card established by the UAE’s Ministry of Interior, with over 1.5 million members. Central Pattana is the first and only shopping centre developer in Asia to form an ecosystem-level partnership at a UAE national-level entity. Special privileges are being offered at centralwOrld, Central Village, and Central Phuket—three leading shopping destinations located in top tourist cities. Central Pattana aims to further stimulate the economy and tourism through this initiative and plans to expand the partnership nationwide in the future.
Capstone Asset Sets Sights on Sector Leadership
Published on 22/07/2025
» Capstone Asset, a luxury real estate developer, leverages more than two decades of success in creating world-class five-star hotels and branded residences. Focused on leading the Lifestyle and Hospitality Real Estate segment, the company is preparing to launch Peylaa Phuket Bang Tao, its newest mixed-use branded development in Phuket, a THB 3.7 billion project in partnership with a globally recognised hotel chain.
Bosch, Primavera Mark 10 Years Empowering Thai Youth
Published on 21/07/2025
» Pattaya, July 21, 2025 – As Primavera celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2025, Bosch Thailand commemorates a decade of transformative partnership dedicated to uplifting underprivileged youth through vocational education. In collaboration with the Hand to Hand Foundation (H2H) and the Skills for Life Foundation (S4L), the initiative empowers young people with skills essential for building sustainable, independent lives.
Crime drops after 'Pattaya Model' launch
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/07/2025
» Provincial Police Region 2 has attributed a sharp decline in crime and improved response to complaints in Pattaya to the "Pattaya Model" -- a safety initiative launched in April that was designed to rebuild the city's image as a safe destination for tourists.
Tourism industry likes Thaksin’s ‘CEO governor’ idea
Published on 18/07/2025
» Tourism operators agree with former premier Thaksin Shinawatra’s proposal for “CEO governors” — a policy he introduced two decades ago with mixed results — but say there must be checks to ensure transparency and that work is carried out effectively.
EEC Honours 25 Entrepreneurs for Service Excellence
Published on 18/07/2025
» The Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee (EECO), also known as the EEC, recently hosted a ceremony to present the “EEC Select Best Service 2025” certification to 25 entrepreneurs from Chachoengsao, Chonburi, and Rayong provinces. The event was held at Central Festival Pattaya Beach under the theme “EEC Select Best Service = Service + SMART & SMILE.”
Guru's Weekly Buzz: July 18-24
Guru, Published on 18/07/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
EEC Honours Top Community Services with 2025 Awards
Published on 15/07/2025
» Pattaya, July 16, 2025 — The Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) will host the “EEC Select Best Service 2025” certification ceremony at Central Festival Pattaya Beach, honouring 25 entrepreneurs from Chachoengsao, Chonburi, and Rayong whose products and services exemplify excellence, innovation, sustainability, and local identity.
Fugitive Singaporean, Indonesians arrested for drug trafficking
News, Online Reporters, Published on 08/07/2025
» A fugitive Singaporean suspect has been arrested in Bangkok for trafficking drugs from Thailand to Singapore, police said on Tuesday.