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New Year countdown venues in Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 31/12/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has organised 12 venues to host New Year countdown activities on Wednesday night. They are:
Samsen station demolition expected to finish by Oct 25
Online Reporters, Published on 23/10/2025
» The demolition of the Samsen police station building is 70% complete and is expected to be finished by Saturday, according to Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials.
Safety tests delaying filling-in of Bangkok’s giant sinkhole
Online Reporters, Published on 06/10/2025
» Essential soil safety tests at the Samsen Road sinkhole site in Dusit district are delaying its filling-in, as the demolition of adjacent Samsen police station continues, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said at the site on Monday morning.
The Gleamers: How Asia’s play-focused consumers are reshaping commerce
Online Reporters, Published on 26/08/2025
» Asia is experiencing a unique demographic convergence. By 2050, the region will house one in four of the world’s seniors (over 60) as well as 60% of its young people. This generational mix is creating a powerful new consumer archetype that transcends age: “The Gleamers”.
Glico to stop selling ice cream in Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 03/07/2025
» Thai Glico Co Ltd says it will discontinue ice cream sales in Thailand by the end of this year after almost a decade in the market.
Giant floating balls in Hong Kong a bold message to men
Online Reporters, Published on 24/06/2025
» HONG KONG - A pair of giant inflatable testicles drifting across Victoria Harbour have caused a stir in Hong Kong, but they are there not for mischief, but for a mission.
Hozon, Chinese EV giant behind NETA, files for bankruptcy - what it means for Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 23/06/2025
» On June 19, China's state-owned media outlet CCTV reported that Zhejiang Hozon New Energy Automobile, the parent company of electric vehicle brand NETA, had officially filed for bankruptcy. The filing came after a creditor sued the company over an unpaid debt of approximately 5.3 million yuan (about US$730,000), amid total liabilities exceeding 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion).
King Power cites economic doldrums while closing storefronts in 3 Thai airports
Online Reporters, Published on 13/06/2025
» Airports of Thailand (AOT) shares fell 7.8% on Friday following an announcement by Thai duty-free retailer King Power that it intends to shutter its stores in Phuket, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai airports, pointing to the steadily declining economy and heightened rental fees.
Chiang Mai zoo to welcome 2 new pandas from China
News, Online Reporters, Published on 02/06/2025
» Chiang Mai Zoo is preparing for the arrival of two new pandas from China.
Baidu develops AI to decode animal sounds into human language
Online Reporters, Published on 18/05/2025
» Chinese tech giant Baidu has filed a patent with the National Intellectual Property Administration for an AI system designed to translate animal vocalisations and body language into human speech.