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Four arrested for murder of greedy debt collector
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/02/2026
» Police arrested four men in the South on Sunday morning for the murder of a debt collector said to have kept the money for himself, instead of passing it on to his influential loan-shark boss.
PRÉCIEUX Thailand hosts launch of high-end German timepieces Tutima Glashütte
Published on 30/01/2026
» PRÉCIEUX Thailand, an importer and distributor of independent watch brands, has officially launched Tutima Glashütte, a high-end watchmaker from Germany, in Thailand. The event took place on Jan 21, 2026, at the PRÉCIEUX Watch Lounge on the Lobby Floor of President Tower Arcade, featuring three flagship models: the Hommage, Tempostopp and Patria.
A young naturalist’s legacy: Johannes Schmidt and the flora of Koh Chang
Kriskorn Wongkornwuthi, Published on 24/11/2025
» 125 years ago, Johannes Schmidt was still an unknown young naturalist in Denmark, even as colonial tensions gripped Siam, particularly along the eastern coast from Chanthaburi and Trat to Koh Kong. During King Rama V’s 1897 European visit, Denmark became a key destination, and the King was warmly received by King Christian IX at Amalienborg Palace.
Vienna’s Carl Suchy & Söhne Arrives in Thailand
Published on 22/11/2025
» The arrival of one of Vienna’s most storied watchmakers marked a significant moment for Thailand’s collector community, as PRÉCIEUX (Thailand), a leading importer and distributor of independent luxury timepieces, hosted an exclusive event to introduce CARL SUCHY & SÖHNE to the country for the first time. The launch took place in late October at Central Chidlom’s Personal Shopper Suite, offering an elegant setting for the brand’s debut.
Two newborn babies found discarded in different Bangkok locations
Online Reporters, Published on 15/11/2025
» Two separate cases of abandoned newborn babies were reported in Bangkok on Saturday: one in Lak Si district and the other in Lat Krabang.
Aroi Bonvoy Showcases Thailand’s Culinary Heritage
Published on 18/09/2025
» Marriott Bonvoy®, Marriott International’s award-winning travel programme and marketplace, has unveiled Aroi Bonvoy, an exclusive culinary journey that invites lovers of Thai cuisine to savour the kingdom’s authentic flavours through a curated collection of ten dishes celebrating locality, community, seasonality and sustainability.
Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie Unveils its First Edition
Published on 17/09/2025
» A few weeks after the announcement in Monaco of the creation of the Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie (GPHJ), which will take place on October 25 at the Sporting Monte-Carlo, the co- founders of this exceptional event gathered at the Hôtel d’Évreux, in the heart of the emblematic Place Vendôme, to unveil the participants and program of the inaugural edition of this unprecedented celebration of high-jewellery artistry.
“Marry Me at Marriott” Wedding Fair Returns
Published on 12/09/2025
» “Marry Me at Marriott”, Marriott Bonvoy’s Thai wedding & honeymoon fair, returns to Bangkok this October for two days of immersive activities that will inspire all brides and grooms to exchange their eternal vows in the “Land of Smiles.”
Bangkok Watch Week Elevates Siam Paragon’s Global Prestige
Published on 29/08/2025
» Positioning Bangkok as a global luxury watch hub, Siam Paragon presents Bangkok Watch Week 2025 from 23–28 September, a landmark horology event bringing together the world’s most prestigious timepieces.
Fruit-collector mum killed, son injured by wild elephant
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 07/07/2025
» SURAT THANI - A woman was killed and her son badly injured by a wild elephant while collecting wild fruit in a forest on Sunday.