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Prachuap Khiri Khan earns 9th most tourism income in 2022
Prachuap Khiri Khan was among the provinces earning the most money from tourism during the first 10 months of the year, according to deputy government spokesperson Tipanan Sirichana.
From January through October, Prachuap Khiri Khan generated 854 million baht from tourism, the ninth highest across all provinces in Thailand.
Phuket was the top earner from tourism by some distance, earning over 127 billion baht. This was followed by Chonburi in second place, with 13 billion baht, while Surat Thani was in third place with 7 billion baht in tourism income. Continued …
True says all IPTV platforms can show finals
World Cup football fans on internet protocol TV (IPTV) platforms can watch the last two matches of the tournament this weekend, with True Corp. allowing all IPTV operators to relay live the third-place and World Cup final matches.
Teeradet Dumrongbhalasitr, co-president of True Corp., yesterday said True would not charge IPTV operators that want to broadcast tonight’s match for third place at the 2022 World Cup between Croatia and Morocco or the final between Argentina and France tomorrow. Both games are scheduled for a 10pm kickoff (Thai time). Continued …
Mercury to dive in North, Northeast Thailand from today
The temperature in seven provinces in the upper part of Thailand is expected to drop by several degrees from today to Tuesday.
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation warned on Friday that Chiang Mai, Tak and Nakhon Sawan in the north, Loei and Nakhon Phanom in the northeast, and Kanchanaburi and Nakhon Nayok in central Thailand are under watch for “cold and very cold weather”.
The department, which falls under the Interior Ministry, has warned residents to keep warm at all times and safeguard against possible fires. Continued …
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How Thailand’s jasmine rice lost its dominance
Cambodia’s Phka Rumduol jasmine variety was crowned the world’s best rice for the fifth time at the TRT (The Rice Trader) World Rice Conference in Phuket last month.
Phka Rumduol is a type of long-grain jasmine rice and is one of the varieties exported under the “ Malys Angkor ” certification mark. The Cambodian Agricultural Research and Development Institute says it released the variety for farmer use only in 1999, after 10 years of development and testing.
Phka Rumduol had previously won the award four times, for three consecutive years from 2012-2014, and then again in 2018 in Hanoi, Vietnam. The jasmine variety took second place three years in a row from 2015-2017. Continued …
Foreign investment jumps 74% to THB112 billion, largest share from Japan
Thailand saw foreign investment worth over 112 billion baht in the first 11 months this year, up 74% from the same period last year, Deputy Commerce Minister Sinit Lertkrai said on Friday.
He said the biggest investor was Japan, with 39 billion baht from 137 entities. Japan also accounted for 26% of the total 530 foreign investors registered between January and November.
China was the second-largest foreign investor at 22.6 billion baht – despite having the fewest number of investors among the top five countries/territories with 25 (5%). Continued …
Digital city planned for EEC next year
Construction of a 5-billion-baht Silicon Tech Park, expected to be a model for Thai digital cities, is set to start next year in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) through a public-private partnership.
The project, dubbed the “Silicon Valley of the East” and co-developed by Planet Communications Asia Plc, Cisco and the EEC office, is located on an area spanning 500-700 rai in Rayong’s Ban Chang district.
“We are asking the government to reduce electricity prices by 20% because foreign investors said the current rate is high and their businesses require a high volume of electricity,” said Prapat Rathlertkarn, chief executive of Planet Communications Asia. Continued …
Thai and Singaporean firms to produce batteries for electric vehicles
Nuovo Plus, a joint venture between Arun Plus and Global Power Synergy Plc, is forming a joint venture with Gotion Singapore to build a battery plant to supply electric vehicles and energy storage systems, the company announced. The plant will be built in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor.
The joint venture, NV Gotion, will have authorized capital of almost 600 million baht, with 51% from Nuovo Plus and 49% from Gotion, Nuovo Plus said.
NV Gotion will import components, and assemble and distribute battery modules and packs for energy storage systems and electric vehicles. Its initial production capacity will be 1 GWh a year, which will double to 2 GWh per year by 2025. Continued …
Solar panel farm to power data center in EEC
SUPERNAP (Thailand) celebrated the official opening of its first solar panel to power the most advanced data center in Thailand, reinforcing its position as the most sustainable colocation provider in the country.
With the continuous growth of data, and to cater to the green goals of global environmental protection, minimizing environmental impact by providing maximum energy efficiency and renewable energy is an urgent priority for cutting edge data centers.
During the ceremony, Yap Jin Yi, chief executive officer of the company, declared, “SUPERNAP (Thailand) position has always been being the leader in the industry of the region. Powering our data center IT load with renewable energy and being the most sustainable data center is another step to reinforce our position as frontrunner in the digital infrastructure in Thailand.” Continued …
Best neighborhoods to reside in Bangkok in 2023
Bangkok is one of the most exciting cities in the world and a great place to live. With its vibrant culture, amazing food, and friendly people, there is something for everyone. From the bustling streets of Chinatown to the chic shopping malls of Sukhumvit, Bangkok has something to offer for all types of lifestyles.
Whether you’re looking for vibrant nightlife, a quiet neighborhood to relax in, or a place to call home, Bangkok is sure to have something for you. In this guide, we’ll take a look at some of the best areas to live in Bangkok, so you can find the perfect place to call home. Continued …
‘City of the future’ being built near Thai-Myanmar border
Thailand and Myanmar are friendly and close neighbors separated only by a strip of water, so the story goes. Along the Moei River, a fantastic US$15 billion (500 billion baht) city of the future, Shwe Kokko Yatai New City, is under construction.
Development is well underway in Myanmar’s Karen state, perhaps the most unpleasant place in the world today, where ethnic Karen forces continue their insurgency against the central government that dates from WWII.
Shwe Kokko Yatai New City is a joke, but not a very funny one. It was too corrupt even for Aung San Suu Kyi’s government and was disowned by China’s embassy in Myanmar in 2020. Continued …
Licensed vendors allowed to sell cannabis buds, says Health Ministry
The Thai Ministry of Public Health has announced that it will allow the sale of cannabis buds by over 5,000 licensed vendors throughout the nation starting next month. As part of the control measures, however, the vendors’ and buyers’ information will be sent to the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB).
The cannabis bud is designated as a controlled herb, so vendors who want to sell it must first seek permission from the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM), said Thongchai Lertwilairattanapong, director-general of the department.
The DTAM department is working on setting up a system to record information on the sale of dried cannabis buds from licensed vendors, according to Thongchai, adding vendors cannot sell the bud to people under 20 years old. Continued …
Thailand expects Chinese visitors during Lunar New Year festival
Thailand’s tour operators are expecting outbound tourism from China will restart in late January 2023 during the Lunar New Year festival when China gradually lifts its COVID-19 restrictions. The move will support the recovery of tourism-relating stocks and Thailand’s tourism.
Speaking at a recent event held by the Federation of Thailand Capital Market Organisation (Fetco), governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Yuthasak Supasorn said that the agency has a plan to boost outbound tourism from China to Thailand next month or within the first quarter of next year at the latest.
It is expected that China authorities will allow its citizens to travel overseas from the lunar new year holidays, he said, adding that Thailand hopes it is on the list of countries that China allows its citizens to travel to. Continued …
COVID-19 is about to explode in China
China is likely to see an explosion of COVID-19 cases in coming weeks, experts say, as the country lifts its long-standing and highly unpopular zero-COVID-19 policy.
China is extremely vulnerable right now because its population – especially older adults, who are the most likely to suffer severe disease – is undervaccinated, has no natural immunity from infection and a limited supply of treatments.
Experts predict hundreds of millions of infections and as many as 1.5 million to 2 million deaths. Continued …
Police target tourist scammers
Police are stepping up measures to protect foreign visitors, as scam artists and criminals are back on the prowl now that the country has reopened to overseas tourists.
Last Saturday, Thailand recorded 10 million foreign tourist arrivals for the year, with celebrations to welcome overseas visitors taking place at seven airports and two immigration checkpoints.
With the influx of foreign arrivals, con artists are also back on the streets to prey on overseas visitors in tourist hotspots. Continued …
Public gets free entry to 10 aquariums from Dec 30 to Jan 3
The Department of Fisheries is allowing free entry to its 43 learning centers and 10 public aquariums from Dec. 30 to Jan, 3 as a new year present.
The aquariums allowing free entry are: Continued …
These 10 Tours And Experiences Are A Must-Try When Visiting Thailand
Thailand, a country in Southeast Asia, is a beautiful travel destination. Known for its tropical climate, lush greenery, stellar beaches, ancient temples, and bustling street markets, there is plenty to see and do in Thailand.
Some visitors check out , the 10 best things to do in Krabi, including visiting Railay Beach and exploring the Krabi night market. Other travelers prefer to visit various parts of the country, exploring nine unique Thailand towns and villages you don’t want to miss.
Thailand is also known for its excellent prices. It is easy to explore Thailand on a budget if one plans ahead. Some hostels, for example, cost as little as $3 per night! To make the most of one’s trip, however, embarking on a tour is a must. There are plenty of fun, exciting, and educational Thailand tours and experiences every visitor should try. Continued …
Woman breaks nearly every bone in face, not covered by insurance
A student is asking for help to pay her sister’s medical bills, after she suffered a horrific accident while on holiday.
Jo Hoffman from England came off her hired scooter while in Thailand, smashing nearly every bone in her face. She is currently in hospital in Koh Samui, where medical experts from Bangkok came out to try and help her.
She has since found out she is not covered by her travel insurance and her medical bills could reach £50,000. Continued …
The Bleisure Traveler – Coming to the Rescue of Airlines Everywhere
A new group is rivaling corporate road warriors as airlines’ favorite customers. They travel on strange days, buy extra perks on top of already expensive tickets and are changing the economics of the business.
Some airline executives say hybrid work and other postpandemic changes have cracked open demand from travelers willing to spend more for extra legroom and other perks, helping offset revenue from once-crucial corporate bookings that still haven’t fully returned.
Workers no longer tethered to desks have more freedom to extend a long weekend, tack a personal trip onto a business one, or hop on a plane midweek rather than rushing to be back in the office Monday morning — a phenomenon some airlines say they see reflected in increased bookings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Continued …
Beijing crematoriums strain under Covid wave
Workers at Beijing crematoriums said Friday they are overwhelmed as China faces a surge in Covid cases that authorities warn could hit its underdeveloped rural hinterland during upcoming public holidays.
Covid-19 is spreading rapidly across China after three years of strict containment measures ended last week, with health authorities now admitting the true scale of the outbreak is “impossible” to track.
China’s top Covid response body on Friday urged local governments to step up monitoring and treatment services for people returning to rural hometowns to visit family for upcoming New Year’s Day and Lunar New Year celebrations. Continued …
With Southeast Asia under threat against climate change, everyone can pitch in to help
Southeast Asia has a population of approximately 680 million people and its countries are seeing rapid economic growth. However, it is also expected to be one of the regions that could be most heavily affected by climate change. Continued …
Netflix British docuseries: Shock bombshells made in the six episodes
“Again and again, Harry and his wife paint themselves as victims of an uncaring, chilly institution so intent on its own survival that it would do anything to maintain the status quo.” The couple didn’t pull their punches in the final episodes of their tell-all docuseries, providing an extraordinary insight into why they left the UK. Continued …
EU agrees on new sanctions against Russia
The European Union (EU) on Friday approved a new round of sanctions against Russia, including banning drone exports to the country, as the bloc strives to maintain a united front and keep up financial pressure on Moscow over the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine. Continued …
EctoLife : the world’s first artificial womb facility?
It looks like a scene from The Matrix. Rows upon rows of babies are developing in the “world’s first artificial womb facility,” which can supposedly incubate up to 30,000 lab-grown children per year. Continued …
Japan shifting back to nuclear power
Japan has confirmed a major nuclear power policy shift to tackle an energy crisis, more than a decade after the 2011 Fukushima disaster prompted it to idle most of its reactors. Continued …
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