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ACU PAY Targets Gen Z with E-Wallet Push
Published on 08/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 8, 2025 - Over the past few years, digital technology has undergone continuous changes in how people conduct financial transactions. Digital payment apps and platforms are rapidly replacing cash, driving the rise of a “cashless society.” These solutions don’t just offer speed and convenience, but also bring greater transparency and security to users. One such platform is ACU PAY, a digital e-wallet service.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Aug 8-14
Guru, Published on 08/08/2025
» Guru By Bangkok's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Mother demands justice after toddler severely injured by older pupil at school
Online Reporters, Published on 08/08/2025
» CHAIYAPHUM - A mother is pursuing legal action after her 2-year-old daughter was allegedly assaulted by a 6-year-old classmate at a private school, leaving the toddler with extensive injuries across her body.
Pattaya police arrest suspect for defrauding Russian tourist of nearly B1m
Published on 08/08/2025
» On Thursday, Pattaya City Police Station announced that they had apprehended Mr Put Prathumtong, a 43-year-old suspect identified as LGBTQ+, at an apartment complex. The police seized evidence including a diamond ring and pawn tickets for gold necklaces, with a total value of nearly one million baht. These items were reported stolen from a Russian tourist.
Plus Property Posts 950m Baht in H1 Revenue
Published on 08/08/2025
» Strong demand across Thailand’s premium residential and tourism property markets has driven robust growth for Plus Property Company Limited, with first-half operating results aligning with projections. Suwannee Mahanarongchai, Managing Director of Plus Property, revealed that the company generated total income of 950 million baht for the first six months of 2025—a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This performance reflects growing client confidence and the continued expansion of the property management sector, particularly in after-sale services for high-end developments in Bangkok and key tourism hubs such as Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, and Phuket.
Thai gallery removes China-focused artworks after ‘pressure’ from Beijing
Published on 08/08/2025
» One of Thailand’s top art galleries removed, at China's request, materials about Beijing's treatment of ethnic minorities and Hong Kong from an exhibit on authoritarian governments, according to a curator and communications seen by Reuters.
Tourism-related businesses on Koh Chang wary despite Thai-Cambodian ceasefire
Published on 08/08/2025
» TRAT: Despite a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, tourism operators and hoteliers on Koh Chang remain skeptical about the stability of the situation. Many operators experienced a sharp decline in tourism and a shortage of workers.
CP AXTRA Delivers Robust First-Half 2025 Performance with Revenue of 259,030 Million Baht
Published on 08/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 7, 2025 – CP AXTRA Public Company Limited (The Company or CPAXT), an operator of Asia’s leading wholesaler and retailer, “Makro-Lotus’s”, has announced its financial results for the first half of 2025, highlighting continued growth momentum. The Company reported total revenue of 259,030 million baht and a net profit of 4,929 million baht, representing a 5.8% rise YoY. Online sales grew by 34%, while fresh food sales delivered a 10% YoY increase, reflecting the success of its strategic focus on enhancing product offerings and diversifying all distribution channels to meet evolving consumer behaviors. The results further reaffirm CPAXT’s leadership position as Thailand’s No.1 Grocery E-Commerce Brand.
Ex-boxer sets fire to 2 Malaysian tourists in downtown Bangkok
Published on 08/08/2025
» A former boxer and unemployed security guard has thrown thinner at two Malaysians and then set fire to the visitors out of frustration that he was out of a job.
Emirates expands electronics restrictions with power bank ban
Published on 08/08/2025
» Emirates will ban the use of power banks aboard its flights and only allow passengers to bring one such device onto the plane, further restricting travellers from carrying electronic gadgets on aircraft.