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Thailand Privilege Appoints ‘Apo’ as Global Brand Ambassador
Published on 10/10/2025
» Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd., the operator of the Thailand Privilege Membership Card under the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), has announced new marketing strategy featuring celebrated actor and model “Apo” Nattawin Wattanagitiphat as its first ever Global Brand Ambassador in 22 years. Apo will represent Thailand’s premier luxury lifestyle and highlight the exclusive benefits of the Thailand Privilege Card in a newly released commercial designed to attract high net worth individuals (HNWIs) to live, invest and thrive in Thailand.
Bangkok Film Festival Spotlights Cinema as Soft Power
Published on 10/10/2025
» Amid rapid changes in technology and audience behaviour that continue to challenge the entertainment industry, the Bangkok International Film Festival 2025 returns in full force. The festival serves as a major platform connecting filmmakers, investors, distributors, and audiences through diverse activities, including international film screenings and “Talad Nang,” a key marketplace where content creators can meet producers, distributors and investors from Thailand and abroad. This year’s highlight is a collaboration with BrandThink to organise a series of seminars led by experts, exploring cinema’s evolving role as soft power. The discussions highlight how film is not just a source of entertainment, but a strategic driver of the economy, culture, and communication. They also open perspectives on how Thai content can expand to the global stage, inspire audiences, and fuel long-term growth in the creative economy.
German influencers face tax-dodging crackdown
AFP, Published on 09/10/2025
» FRANKFURT, Germany - They could soon be unboxing fines rather than freebies — Germany’s online influencers are facing a tax evasion crackdown that has left them screaming OMG!
Deepfake political scam ads surging on Meta platforms
AFP, Published on 02/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - Scammers are among the top political advertising spenders on Meta’s platforms, using deepfake videos of American politicians — including President Donald Trump — to promote fake government benefits, a US watchdog group said Wednesday.
Tens of thousands rally against Hungary PM Orban's media spending
AFP, Published on 22/09/2025
» BUDAPEST - Tens of thousands demonstrated Sunday in Budapest, accusing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban of spending taxpayers' money on campaigns to mislead voters and inflame hatred for political gain.
US comics slam 'censorship' after Kimmel pulled
AFP, Published on 19/09/2025
» WASHINGTON — Late-night TV comics skewered President Donald Trump and denounced "blatant censorship" after Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show was pulled off air over his comments on the murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
Chinese media users wielding greater influence in Thailand
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 21/08/2025
» Chinese media users in Thailand are quietly transforming into one of the country's most powerful consumer groups, wielding both cultural influence and financial muscle, according to a new survey.
Association revises digital spending forecast to 5% growth
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/08/2025
» The Digital Advertising Association Thailand (DAAT) has revised its total spending forecast for this year to 5% growth, valued at 33 billion baht, down from a 10% gain due to ongoing uncertainties and the economic downturn.
Thai ad spending growth forecast trimmed
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 31/07/2025
» Local ad and marketing spending this year is expected to expand only 1.5%, reaching 87 billion baht, according to digital media agency Media Intelligence Group (MI).
Shabu restaurants forced into price war
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 15/07/2025
» The Thai Restaurant Association sees the price war among major shabu brands as reflecting challenges of the sluggish Thai economy, as consumers are increasingly seeking value-for-money dining choices. This price competition is also affecting small and medium-sized restaurant operators.