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Online storm over Phuket ceramics shop's B40 entry fee
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/02/2026
» PHUKET - The owner of a ceramics shop at the centre of an online drama after charging Chinese tourists a 40 baht entry fee had properly displayed the details of the service charge, which was legal, the Phuket Provincial Commercial Office said on Monday.
Is Thailand Ready for AI-Driven Live Commerce?
Siwat Vilassakdanont, Published on 12/03/2025
» Live commerce is no longer new or revolutionary in Thailand, having entered the market in 2016. However, AI-powered live commerce is still in its infancy here. In contrast, China has fully embraced AI-driven live selling, making it an integral part of social commerce. Platforms such as Douyin (TikTok), Taobao (Alibaba), and Xiaohongshu (Red) now feature AI avatars streaming 24/7, selling everything from toothpicks to SUVs while engaging audiences of all ages.
Businesses urged to look into instant delivery services
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/07/2024
» Thai business operators should improve their operating strategy in order to stay ahead of their competition, Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Monday.
PM scotches '21 days of water fights' rumours
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/04/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has been instructed by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to clear up public misunderstanding over the duration of this year's Songkran festival.
Songkran confusion has tourism promoters red-faced
Mongkol Bangprapa and Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/04/2024
» The sight of a bewildered Chinese tourist in full Songkran regalia — floral shirt and water gun — has put the government on the defensive, as it seeks to clarify that the main water-splashing festival will take place for three days and not three weeks.
Fun attire for some, pain for others
News, Apichin Chitviriyakul, Published on 12/03/2023
» Netizens are divided over whether Chinese tourists should wear student uniforms. Some claim foreigners want to wear them like cosplay and they are just tourists trying to enjoy themselves.
Whistleblowers expose misconduct
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/02/2023
» Whistleblowers who recently exposed alleged police misconduct are being hailed by netizens for their courage, but have landed the police in hot water.
Cops' Pattaya escort prompts swift rebuke
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/01/2023
» Two traffic and one tourist police officers who appeared in a video clip posted online while delivering a VVIP service to a Chinese woman have been identified and are facing a probe.
Police probe tourist's VVIP treatment
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/01/2023
» Police are looking into a Chinese tourist's allegation that she paid police to obtain VVIP treatment upon arriving at Suvarnabhumi airport, whereby time spent in the immigration queue was cut and a police motorcade was provided for her trip to a hotel in Pattaya.
'Police' charged thousands for VVIP motorcade
Online Reporters, Published on 21/01/2023
» Police are looking into a Chinese tourist’s claim that she paid Thai police to obtain VVIP treatment on arriving at Suvarnabhumi airport, with immigration fast-tracked and a police motorcade provided to her hotel in Pattaya.