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Casino cities in Thailand named
Post Reporters, Published on 13/03/2025
» The special committee overseeing the entertainment complex project has announced that Bangkok, Chon Buri, Chiang Mai and Phuket will be the first four locations, amid public criticism.
Hungarian man running motorcycle rental business arrested on Koh Phangan
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 13/03/2025
» SURAT THANI: A Hungarian man running a motorcycle rental business has been arrested on Koh Phangan for working in an occupation restricted to Thai nationals.
Prominent financier rules out run for Bank of Thailand governor
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/03/2025
» Piti Tantakasem, the chief executive of TMBThanachart Bank (ttb), has dismissed speculation about his candidacy to become the next governor of the Bank of Thailand.
Encroachers on Phuket beach given warning
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/03/2025
» Hotels on Bangtao Beach in Phuket have been told to demolish any of their establishments that encroach on public land.
Thai hotelier Minor plans US expansion to tap White Lotus craze
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/03/2025
» Minor International Plc, whose hotels in Thailand feature in the hit TV series The White Lotus, plans to expand in the United States to cash in on newfound global fame that has sent its room bookings skyrocketing since the show began airing last month.
RML Surpasses Bond Target, Gears Up for Phuket Launch
Published on 13/03/2025
» RML has successfully offered and issued its latest round of corporate bonds, receiving overwhelming interest from investors. The total subscription exceeded the initial target of THB 300 million, reaffirming strong investor confidence in the company’s business strategy and long-term vision. Building on this momentum, RML is set to launch a luxury mixed-use development in Phuket in Q2, with a total project value of THB 10 billion. The company has set an ambitious sales target of THB 7.5 billion for 2025, representing an 80% growth compared to the previous year.
Thai, Korean stars set for tour opener
Sports, Published on 13/03/2025
» Phuket: Former major champion and world No.1 Park Sung-Hyun is set to compete in the US$800,000 (approximately 27.65 million baht) Blue Canyon Ladies Championship 2025, which gets underway at the Blue Canyon Country Club in Phuket today.
Encroachers on Phuket beach given warning
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/03/2025
» Hospitality operators on Bangtao Beach in Phuket have been told to demolish any of their establishments that encroach on public land.
Beware of refugee repatriation scams
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 13/03/2025
» Please beware that there is a contemporary political malady. Regrettably, there is the disconcerting malpractice whereby those who have been granted refuge or asylum in a neighbouring (or other) country are pushed back or repatriated to the country of origin or areas of danger, without adequate guarantees of safety and dignity.
A costly choice
Oped, Postbag, Published on 13/03/2025
» Re: "Phuket's safety gaps", (PostBag, March 12).