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Turkey detains 1,100 protesters since Erdogan rival held
AFP, Published on 24/03/2025
» ISTANBUL - Police have detained more than 1,100 people, officials said Monday -- including journalists -- since the arrest of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main rival triggered some of Turkey's worst unrest in years.
Govt 'still pursuing' Land Bridge project
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/03/2025
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit confirms that the Land Bridge megaproject connecting the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea is still being pursued, with China and Middle Eastern countries showing an interest.
Ministry drops plan to transfer regional airports to AoT
Post Reporters, Published on 24/03/2025
» The Transport Ministry has decided to drop its plan to transfer the management of three regional airports under the Department of Airports (DoA) to Airports of Thailand (AoT), citing the potential negative impact of such move.
Bolt Launches Thailand’s First Flight-Tracking Ride-Hailing Feature
Published on 24/03/2025
» Bolt has become the first ride-hailing platform in Thailand to introduce Flight Tracking for Scheduled Rides, offering travellers and business customers a smoother airport transfer experience. This innovative service is now available at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Don Mueang (DMK), and Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Expressway chief says new Phuket, Samui tollways will end traffic horrors
Online Reporters, Published on 24/03/2025
» New tollways planned for Phuket and Samui will solve many of the traffic problems hindering the islands' potential as vacation getaways, according to the chief of the Expressway Authority of Thailand.
Digital Payments in Phuket: Transforming USD to BTC Transactions for Tourists
Published on 24/03/2025
» Tourists visit Phuket because of its stunning beaches, famous nightlife, and active tourism sector. Cryptocurrency adoption continues to rise in Thailand through digital payment adoption, which focuses heavily on the Phuket region. Bitcoin transactions without borders will shift how visitors transact with local vendors, leading to a better decentralised financial environment.
Tambon official injured by road bomb in Pattani
Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 24/03/2025
» PATTANI - A senior tambon official was injured when her car was targeted by a roadside bomb on Monday, the second female official attacked by southern separatist insurgents this month.
Dust again blankets Bangkok and 57 provinces
Online Reporters, Published on 24/03/2025
» Bangkok and 57 of the 76 provinces were shrouded with red levels of PM2.5 dust on Monday morning.
Tourism goes green
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/03/2025
» Tourism is not only a major driver of Thailand’s economy, but also an avenue to transform the country into a sustainable destination for locals and visitors.
Questionable governance
Postbag, Published on 24/03/2025
» Re: "Premier laments debate timing", (BP, March 22).