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Thailand Secures THB 10.9bn in Tapioca Deals
Published on 07/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 6, 2025 – The Ministry of Commerce (MoC), led by Minister Jatuporn Buruspat, officially opened the 7th World Tapioca Conference 2025 (WTC 2025) under the theme “Thailand Tapioca Next: Go Global Go Together.” Held at TRUE ICON HALL, ICONSIAM, the event reinforced Thailand’s ambition to remain a global leader in tapioca exports while highlighting the collaborative strength of its stakeholders across the entire value chain.
Wooing Vietnamese visitors gets trickier
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/08/2025
» While tourism in Vietnam is booming, Thailand is facing challenges in attracting Vietnamese tourists as Vietnam's carriers have relocated aircraft from their fleets to serve the domestic tourism industry, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
How to get around Bangkok without using the trains
Patiparn Changpoo, Published on 06/08/2025
» While Bangkok's three electric rail systems -- BTS, MRT and the Airport Rail Link - are often the most convenient way to travel, they come with drawbacks: relatively high fares and crowded conditions during rush hours. Here are alternative transport options that may suit different needs:
KTB, MRTA team up for transport payment card
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/08/2025
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) has partnered with Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to launch the Mang-moom EMV Card, a chip-based contactless card for fare payments across all MRT lines.
Madame Tussauds unveils 13 Taylor Swift figures across four continents
Life, Published on 06/08/2025
» Madame Tussauds recently unveiled its biggest figure launch to date, creating not one, but 13 brand new Taylor Swift wax figures.
Border conflict tarnishes tourists’ perceptions of Thailand
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 05/08/2025
» The Thai-Cambodian border conflict has damaged the image of Thai tourism, though the economic impact remains limited, with estimated losses of around 3 billion baht, mostly in the affected border provinces.
Hong Kong sets single-day rainfall record for August
News Agencies, Published on 05/08/2025
» Hong Kong suffered flight delays, commuter chaos and service closures on Tuesday as violent storms produced the highest single-day rainfall in August since weather records began in 1884.
Minor International Wins FinanceAsia Mid-Cap Honours
Published on 05/08/2025
» Hong Kong, August 4, 2025 – Minor International Public Company Limited (MINT) has been named Best Mid-Cap Company Thailand at the FinanceAsia Awards 2025, a premier recognition honouring top-performing listed companies across the Asia-Pacific region. The award, determined through votes from institutional investors and financial analysts, affirms MINT’s robust financial stewardship, operational resilience, and disciplined execution of strategic priorities amid a dynamic global environment.
'Musical cocoon': Polish mountain town hosts Chopin fest
AFP, Published on 05/08/2025
» DUSZNIKI ZDROJ — A few hundred people gather in front of a large white tent in the peaceful spa town of Duszniki-Zdroj, nestled on the Polish-Czech border.
Chula carries out nation's inaugural 5.5G field test
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/08/2025
» Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Engineering has initiated the country's first 5.5G field test, paving the way for a real-time navigation system and automated factories as well as 6G development in the near future.