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Marriott Debuts Beachfront Resort in Vibrant Pattaya
Published on 30/06/2025
» Marriott Hotels®, the namesake brand of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa, introducing an exciting new era of wonderful hospitality to the shores of Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard, where local culture blends seamlessly with the vibrant buzz of Pattaya allowing families and travellers to indulge and discover.
The bombers that look like giant bats
Roger Crutchley, Published on 29/06/2025
» Anyone who has observed those B-2 Stealth bombers used by the US in Iran last week will be aware of the unique futuristic design that some say makes them resemble giant bats. Opinion is divided on whether these planes are an inspired example of beautiful modern engineering and technology or just plain ugly. They certainly look a bit sinister, but then so do most planes designed for dropping bombs.
Thailand Launches ‘LOCO(AL)’ Spaces for Digital Nomads
Published on 25/06/2025
» Bangkok, June 25, 2025 — Thailand is redefining the remote work experience with the launch of the ‘LOCO(AL) Working Space’ campaign, inviting digital nomads, remote professionals, and creative minds to immerse themselves in authentic Thai communities while maintaining global connectivity.
Marriott Turns Coffee Waste into Green Solutions
Published on 25/06/2025
» Bangkok, June 25 — Something sustainable is brewing at Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of hotels and resorts in Thailand and Cambodia! As the planet prepares to mark World Environment Day on June 5th, 2025, Marriott Thailand Business Council has revealed a series of eco-friendly activities to eliminate food waste across the kingdom, including a coffee upcycling initiative.
AROMA GROUP Champions Thai Coffee with New Facility
Published on 25/06/2025
» AROMA GROUP, Thailand’s leading coffee enterprise, has reaffirmed its commitment to uplifting local farmers and advancing Thai coffee quality through the launch of a state-of-the-art processing facility in Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai. Spanning over 8,000 square metres, this new plant offers a fully integrated production process, from meticulously selecting ripe coffee cherries, to pulping and separating the beans, and finally roasting them with cutting-edge machinery imported from Colombia, one of the world’s premier coffee-producing countries. By sourcing directly from farmers in the region, AROMA GROUP streamlines the supply chain, reducing costs for producers and ensuring fair returns for their harvests. Overseeing every stage of processing in-house, it guarantees consistently superior products for consumers, all while setting a new benchmark for excellence in Thai coffee.
The 1 Day 2025 Drives THB 1bn Sales
Published on 24/06/2025
» The 1, Thailand’s leading loyalty platform under Central Group, in partnership with Central The 1 Credit Card, has proudly announced the overwhelming success of The 1 Day 2025, a premier shopping campaign exclusively for The 1 members. Held from 22 May to 1 June 2025, the campaign generated record-breaking sales exceeding THB 1 billion, with participation from more than 100,000 members nationwide.
Foreigners accidentally pay B22,000 for coffee
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/06/2025
» Two foreigners accidentally paid more than 22,000 baht for two coffees at a cafe in Nakhon Ratchasima province and left without realising it, but the story ended happily.
Foreigners accidentally pay B22,000 for coffee
Online Reporters, Published on 02/06/2025
» Two foreigners accidentally paid more than 22,000 baht for two coffees at a cafe in Nakhon Ratchasima province and left without realising it, but the story ended happily.
If in doubt, just have a cup of tea
Roger Crutchley, Published on 25/05/2025
» You may recall last week's Battle of Britain item in PostScript featured two English ladies' who came across a German pilot who had crashed in a field. Their first reaction was to offer him a cup of tea, an indication of just how "having a cuppa" is ingrained in British culture. Admittedly that was 85 years ago but even these days most Brits wouldn't turn down a "cuppa".
Pandora's box
Oped, Postbag, Published on 23/05/2025
» Re: "Cannabis users in Thailand will need medical certificates", (BP, May 21).