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Two tourists die as gale-force winds lash Greece
AFP, Published on 08/08/2025
» ATHENS - Two Vietnamese tourists died at sea in Greece on Friday, the coastguard said, as gale-force winds confined many ferries to port, disrupting tens of thousands of summer travellers, and sparked wildfires.
Germany suspends arms exports to Israel for use in Gaza
AFP, Published on 08/08/2025
» BERLIN - Germany will halt the export of military equipment to Israel which could be used in the Gaza Strip, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday, reacting to Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City.
French firefighters optimistic after controlling vast wildfire
AFP, Published on 08/08/2025
» SAINT-LAURENT-DE-LA-CABRERISSE, France - French authorities said on Friday that they were counting on better weather conditions to help put out the country’s biggest wildfire in at least half a century after firefighters finally managed to bring it under control.
Cannabis edibles producer raided after toddler intoxicated
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 08/08/2025
» Police raided an illegal cannabis edibles maker in Khlong Sam Wa district of Bangkok, seizing cannabis-infused jellies and cookies worth an estimated 900,000 baht.
Court ruling on foreign pilots awaited
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/08/2025
» Although Thai airlines are not currently using foreign pilots to fly domestic routes, the practice could resume next year as the Administrative Court has yet to rule on a temporary injunction sought by Thai pilots to prevent it.
EVOLVE Unveils Groundbreaking Multi-Asset Tokenised RWA Platform
Published on 08/08/2025
» At the event “Curating Alpha: Intelligent RWA around the globe” in Bangkok on August 6, 2025, CMAG Funds, Mile Green, Amber Premium (NASDAQ: AMBR) and Jovay (Layer 2 by Ant Digital Technologies) alongside a consortium of seasoned institutional veterans jointly unveiled EVOLVE RWA, a breakthrough tokenized multi-asset Real World Asset (RWA) initiative bridging electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, green energy and real estate.
The Mall Lifestore Celebrates Womanhood with Floral Showcase
Published on 08/08/2025
» The Mall Lifestore Bangkae invites the public to experience the enchanting beauty of flowers and the essence of womanhood at The Mall Lifestore Women Inspired: A Wonder of Inspiration, from 7–12 August 2025 at M Grand Hall and M Fashion Hall, G Floor. The event celebrates women’s beauty and spirit, symbolised through the delicacy and grace of flowers, inspiring positivity and creativity. Highlights include a spectacular floral peacock sculpture and a series of activities designed to empower women to dream, think, act, and embrace their authentic selves.
Emirates expands electronics restrictions with power bank ban
Bloomberg, 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.
Tourism-related businesses on Koh Chang wary despite Thai-Cambodian ceasefire
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, 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.
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.