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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.
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.
Pattaya police arrest suspect for defrauding Russian tourist of nearly B1m
Amporn Sangkaew, 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.
Israeli airline's Paris offices daubed with red paint, slogans
AFP, Published on 08/08/2025
» PARIS - Red paint and slogans were daubed at the entry to the offices of national Israeli airline El Al in Paris, with Israel Thursday urging French authorities to take action over the "barbaric act".
Governor in soup over emergency budget
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/08/2025
» The governor of Ubon Ratchathani has been transferred to an inactive post at the Interior Ministry after he was accused of mishandling the 100-million-baht emergency allocation from the central contingency fund, which was meant to be used to help residents affected by the ongoing conflict with Cambodia.
MPs seek SEC investigation
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/08/2025
» Opposition People's Party (PP) MPs have petitioned the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate the firm behind the controversial Skyy9 building over allegations of a 7-billion-baht overvaluation and conflict of interest.
UOB Thailand forecasts zero mortgage growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/08/2025
» UOB Thailand expects flat growth for its mortgage portfolio this year for the first time in several decades, in line with a contraction in the property market.