- Soi 88 entertainment area under fire/
- Chinese New Year shuttle from Bluport/
- Crackdown promised against foreigners with no work permit/
- Krung Thep Aphiwat begins first full day as Thailand’s rail hub/
- Passengers left waiting hours at Bangkok’s new central train station/
- Japanese were top foreign investors in Thailand last year/
- Thailand is now the world’s 13th largest exporter of agricultural products/
- Sugar retail prices likely to increase as costs rise/
- Avoid these 203 dangerous phone apps to prevent online fraud/
- EGAT starts operation of mini-hydropower plant/
- Peace Corps back in action in Thailand/
- Noppon stuns another snooker legend to enter World Grand Prix semis/
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Soi 88 entertainment area under fire
Local residents and business owners have filed complaints with the municipality over the noise and traffic congestion from the Ban Khun Phor outdoor eating and entertainment venue.
The venue, which is located on Soi 88, is popular with both locals and expats alike and regularly features live music performances.
However, the complainants say the live music is too loud and that motorcycle parking causes congestion and obstructs traffic in the surrounding area. Continued …
Chinese New Year shuttle from Bluport
Bluport mall will be offering a free shuttle van service during Chinese New Year (Jan. 19-26). The van is the first 100% electric pickup truck made in Thailand.
The route, starting at Bluport: Point 1 – the parking spot in front of The Square Blúport; Point 2 – the parking spot in front of the clock tower; Point 3 – the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort; Point 4 – Vana Nava Water Jungle; Point 5 – Holiday Inn Vana Nava Resort.
The van departs from Blúport at 11am, 3pm, and 7pm.
Crackdown promised against foreigners with no work permit
Thailand’s labor minister has issued a stern warning to employers of foreigners and foreigners who are working in Thailand.
You must have a work permit to work in the kingdom and you must not do jobs reserved for Thai people.
Fines and even prison terms have been announced after Thai restaurant owners complained to the Labor Ministry. Continued …
Krung Thep Aphiwat begins first full day as Thailand’s rail hub
Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in Bangkok (formerly Bang Sue Grand Station) began its first full day as Thailand’s national rail hub on Friday after 52 long-distance services were transferred from the century-old Hua Lamphong Station.
The new 34-billion-baht Bangkok terminus in Chatuchak district is now the hub for all long-distance trains running to the north, northeast and south of the country. Only 14 long-distance services to the east are still using Hua Lamphong.
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT)’s plan to switch Krung Thep Aphiwat Central was delayed during the Covid-19 pandemic after the new station became Bangkok’s main vaccination center. However, it is now hosting all 14 long-distance services to the north, 20 to the south, and 18 to the northeast. Continued …
Passengers left waiting hours at Bangkok’s new central train station
The opening of Bangkok‘s new central train station Bangkok Aphiwat Central Station did not go so smoothly yesterday with the first service to Chiang Mai departing three hours later than scheduled and many more delayed services.
The new station, previously named Bang Sue Station, is replacing Hua Lamphong Station on the edge of China Town as Bangkok’s main rail hub.
The biggest change is that long-distance services that have operated out of Hua Lamphong for years are now operating from Bangkok Aphiwat Central Station. Continued …
Japanese were top foreign investors in Thailand last year
Last year saw a slight uptick in the number of foreign investors opening businesses in Thailand, but the amount invested increased substantially, according to data released by the Commerce Ministry on Friday.
The ministry said 583 foreign entities opened businesses here last year. Their combined investment totaled 128.77 billion baht and they hired 5,253 Thai workers, according to the data.
Deputy Commerce Minister Sinit Lertkrai said 218 foreign investors used business licenses for their investments and 365 used business certificates. Continued …
Thailand is now the world’s 13th largest exporter of agricultural products
Thailand has become the world’s 13th largest exporter of agricultural products after a more than 20% surge in agricultural trade in the first 11 months of 2022, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Chalermchai Sreeon said on Friday.
Thailand’s trade in agricultural products totaled 1.55 trillion baht during the period, up 22% from the same period in 2021, the minister said.
Chalermchai said the export surge was due to his ministry’s efforts to increase agricultural competitiveness, including the so-called 3S (safety, security, sustainability) strategy, greater use of advanced agricultural technology, and enhanced cooperation between the private and public sectors. Continued …
Sugar retail prices likely to increase as costs rise
The retail prices of sugar may be adjusted following an increase in the ex-factory price by 1.75 baht a kilogram as production costs surge.
The increase, which came into effect yesterday, was recently approved by a tripartite meeting of representatives from the government, sugar cane plantations and sugar factories.
The resolution will raise the ex-factory price of white sugar to 19 baht a kg, up from 17.25 baht a kg, and the price of refined sugar to 20 baht a kg, up from 18.25 baht a kg, according to a source at the meeting who requested anonymity. Continued …
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Avoid these 203 dangerous phone apps to prevent online fraud
Thai authorities have compiled a list of over 200 “dangerous malware” mobile applications linked to identity thefts and unsolicited access that can result in criminals gaining remote control of cellphones.
Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn warned mobile phone users against downloading those apps or even clicking any suspicious links sent to their phones as SMS, which could allow malware to be installed on their phones without their knowledge.
He said that his ministry and the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) have compiled a list of 203 apps identified by experts as malware with the potential to steal personal information and take control of the phone. The apps are for both iOS and Android phones. Continued …
EGAT starts operation of mini-hydropower plant
State-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has started operating its 10th mini-hydropower plant in Uttaradit, as the country continues its effort to reduce power prices by adopting more renewable energy.
Thailand is trying to use more renewable energy, which is less expensive than the imported liquefied natural gas used for fuel in electricity generation.
A shift toward clean energy also helps the government in its quest to meet its carbon neutrality goal, a balance between carbon dioxide emissions and absorption. Continued …
Peace Corps back in action in Thailand
The Peace Corps has resumed operations in Thailand by sending 52 American volunteers to the kingdom following the easing of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The volunteers, who arrived yesterday, will work with local communities on education and youth development projects, said Peace Corps Thailand Country Director Sonny Luu.
He said the cultural exchange organization has been in Thailand for 61 years and more than 5,500 volunteers have been sent to the country. But it was halted in March 2020. The arrival of the volunteers yesterday marks the resumption of full operations, he said. Continued …
Noppon stuns another snooker legend to enter World Grand Prix semis
Thai snooker ace Noppon Saengkham stunned another big name at the 2023 World Grand Prix on Thursday night, beating three-time world champion Mark Williams 5-3.
The 30-year-old from Samut Prakan now enters the semifinals in Cheltenham, England, after three consecutive wins against former world champions.
Nicknamed “Mu Paknam”, Noppon beat four-time world champion Mark Selby in the first round and seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan in the second round. Continued …
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China Officially Allows Group Tours to Resume to Thailand
After three years of travel restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, China has dropped a restriction on group tours to Thailand and 19 other countries as of Friday in a sudden announcement.
China had previously dropped overall individual international travel restrictions earlier this month.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism in China made the announcement, which also included countries like Russia and New Zealand. Continued …
240 flights from China expected for Lunar New Year
About 240 direct flights are expected to fly from China to Thailand during the Chinese New Year holiday, according to the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai).
Aerothai President Noppasit Chakpitak said on Friday that Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has instructed all related agencies to ensure they are prepared to handle the influx of Chinese tourists during the Chinese New Year period between Jan. 19-25.
There are expected to be 240 flights, or 34 per day on average. Of the total, 75 flights will land at Suvarnabhumi Airport, 52 at Don Mueang Airport, 78 at Phuket Airport and 35 at Chiang Mai Airport. Continued …
Busy Yaowarat Road decks up for Chinese New Year
Huge crowds of Thai people of Chinese descent went to Yaowarat Road in Bangkok on Friday to purchase goods in preparation for the Chinese New Year festival this weekend.
In Chinese tradition, Friday — two days before the New Year — is called “the day for shopping”. Thai-Chinese people purchase foods, fruits and other offerings associated with the festival.
People pray to Chinese gods and commemorate their ancestors on Saturday, which is called “the day to pay respect”. Continued …
Dancing dragons, bright lights greet the Rabbit in Samut Prakan
Google to lay off 12,000 employees
Google announced Friday that it planned to cut about 12,000 jobs, joining other tech giants who are downsizing staff by the thousands. The job cuts would reduce the company’s workforce by about 6%. Continued …
Chris Hipkins chosen as next New Zealand PM
New Zealand’s former Covid-19 response minister Chris Hipkins will replace Jacinda Ardern as prime minister after receiving the only nomination from fellow MPs, the ruling Labor Party said Saturday. Continued …
US designates Russia’s Wagner military group a ‘criminal organization’
The United States on Friday designated Russia’s Wagner group as a “transnational criminal organization,” raising pressure on the private Russian army fighting in Ukraine. Continued …
NATO alliance still strong on Ukraine but fractures are emerging
The billions of United States dollars in new arms for Ukraine announced this month — including British tanks, American fighting vehicles, and howitzers from Denmark and Sweden — are testament to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s failure to split the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies after nearly a year of war. But small yet significant fractures are getting too big to hide. Continued …
Hua Hin-Suvarnabhumi bus schedule
The VIP bus service schedule from Hua Hin to Suvarnabhumi Airport has been updated. In addition, a new Cha Am boarding location has been added in front of Government Savings Bank. The one-way fare is 325 baht.
- Leaving Hua Hin: 6am, 8am, 10am, 12:00, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm
- Leaving Suvarnabhumi: 7:30am, 9:30am, 10:30am, 12:00, 2:30pm, 4pm, 6pm
The bus from Hua Hin to Pattaya departure time remains unchanged at 11am, at 473 baht. Tickets
