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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.
China's visa-free boom picks up steam as entries soar in first half of 2025
Published on 17/07/2025
» China's expanded efforts to encourage visitors continued to pay off in the first half of 2025, with the number of visa-free foreign entries rising by more than half compared to the same period a year earlier.
Summer sojourns in and out of Thailand
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/07/2025
» With the onset of the monsoons, coupled with the heat in the Thai capital (and yes, we are talking about the weather, for once), it is time to experience the onslaught of milder summer. Guru By Bangkok Post lists places where you can chill in the cool summer breeze.
Trump says Indonesia goods to face 19% tariff under new pact
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/07/2025
» US President Donald Trump said he reached a deal with Indonesia that will see goods from the country face a 19% tariff, while US exports will not be taxed.
Bar Us leads the Bangkok pack
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 15/07/2025
» No one ever goes thirsty in Bangkok and proof of that is Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 list.
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.
Residential index hits record low in Q1
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 15/07/2025
» The Thailand Overall Residential Market Index (TORMI) fell to its lowest level since the index was introduced in 2021 in the first quarter of 2025, even dropping below the levels recorded during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
Hospital, prison staff to testify in Thaksin probe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/07/2025
» The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions is set to summon Corrections Department and prison hospital officials to provide testimony on former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's hospital stay on Tuesday.
Sukiyaki war heats up with entry of new brand run by old face
Published on 14/07/2025
» A new player will enter the sukiyaki market this week, directly challenging the current buffet champions and customers likely to benefit from the expected price war.
Faced with US heat waves, the Navajo push for power -- and A/C
AFP, Published on 13/07/2025
» TONALEA (UNITED STATES) - Workmen plant electricity poles in the rust-orange earth of the Navajo Nation and run cables to Christine Shorty's house -- finally giving her power against the searing Arizona desert heat.