- Electricity price to drop sharply from September/
- Thailand’s Power Production Stable As Vietnam Kicks Off Nationwide Blackouts/
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms threaten 50 provinces/
- Netflix’s password sharing restriction has come to Thailand/
- UK inquest: Brit stabbed to death with sickle by Thai neighbor/
- Deceased police officer potentially 16th victim of Thai cyanide serial killer/
- ‘Infrastructure’ constraints prevent US sale of F-35 fighter jets/
- Thailand develops effective nasal spray against COVID-19/
- Thailand’s economy: Overseas buyers to fuel Thailand’s real estate boom until Q4/Worries over baht volatility as coalition talks continue/Government revenues are shooting up/Construction, property, restaurants to be hardest hit by wage hike, study shows/Company Profile: Betagro/CPN to invest Bt10 billion for sustainability/Nissan Thailand and IVL broaden green footprint/Weed farms fret as MFP mulls U-turn on cannabis/
- Tourism: Return of Chinese Tourists to Thailand Has Pros, Cons/TAT upbeat on arrivals in low season/Tourist taxes: All of the countries you will have to pay to enter in 2023/Thai food and herbs bid for pride of place at Asia Pacific exhibition/
- International: Tina Turner: Music legend dies at 83/Super typhoon Mawar clobbers Guam with fierce winds, rains/World’s biggest warship visits Oslo, angering Russia/UN conference pledges $2.4B to head off Horn of Africa famine/Paralyzed man walks using thoughts with breakthrough brain-spinal cord implants/Indonesia adopts cool roofs to combat heatwaves, reduce energy costs/Syrians abandon babies at mosques, under trees as war grinds on/
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Electricity price to drop sharply from September
The Energy Ministry expects to cut the fuel tariff (Ft) in September, leading to a significant drop in the price of electricity.
Consumers can expect a reduction of 40-50 satang per unit for the September-December electricity billing cycle, Energy Ministry Permanent Secretary Kulit Sombatsiri said on Wednesday. The Ft rate currently stands at 4.70 baht per unit. The planned reduction was made possible by the easing of global prices of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG), he explained. Continued …
Thailand’s Power Production Stable As Vietnam Kicks Off Nationwide Blackouts
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) confirmed yesterday that electricity production and supply is sufficient in Thailand, after Vietnam launched nationwide rolling power cuts.
Vietnam started nationwide blackouts as it struggles to meet surging power demand amid extremely hot weather with even the capital Hanoi affected. Certain areas may experience up to seven hours of power outages and the disruptions could continue through May 31. Continued …
Heavy rain and thunderstorms threaten 50 provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department warned of thunderstorms and strong winds in 50 provinces, including Bangkok, as weather conditions change due to low-pressure systems. From May 27-30, rainfall is expected to increase, and it could be heavy in some areas. Boats have been advised to exercise caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms.
The weather forecast for the next 24 hours is influenced by the southwesterly winds covering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, along with a low-pressure area covering northern Vietnam and the Tonkin Gulf. These conditions could cause thunderstorms and strong winds in some areas of Thailand, especially in the northern, northeastern, and eastern regions. However, warm weather is expected during the daytime. Continued …
Netflix’s password sharing restriction has come to Thailand
If you’ve been sharing your Netflix password, expect an email in your inbox sometime soon informing you that it will cost you extra now that Thailand is one of the countries implementing restrictions.
The streaming giant has talked about cracking down on password sharing for a while now, a common practice with its subscribers, which is probably why a lot of people have criticized the move. However, Netflix has started to slowly roll out the restriction, beginning in the West while other regions followed afterward. Continued …
UK inquest: Brit stabbed to death with sickle by Thai neighbor
An inquest at a court in the United Kingdom concluded that a British man died from brain stem and spinal cord contusion after being stabbed in the neck with a sickle by his Thai neighbor in a row over loud music last year.
In January 2022, 49-year-old Marcus Evans from Somerset, England, was playing music from a Bluetooth speaker and drinking with another Brit, 55-year-old Shaun Dagnan, outside of his girlfriend’s house in Mueang district of Kanchanaburi province late at night. Continued …
Deceased police officer potentially 16th victim of Thai cyanide serial killer
A shocking revelation has emerged in the case of the notorious Thai cyanide serial killer, as a relative of a police officer who passed away three years ago claims that the deceased might be the killer’s 16th victim.
This suspicion arises from the fact that the officer had a meeting with the alleged murderer, Sararat “Am” Rangsiwuthaporn, shortly before suffering a fatal heart attack. Continued …
‘Infrastructure’ constraints prevent US sale of F-35 fighter jets
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has provided an explanation as to why the United States is not selling its F-35 fighter jets to Thailand at this time.
There were several time constraints that prevented the U.S. from supplying its fifth-generation fighter jets to the Thai air force following the request for procurement, RTAF spokesman AVM Prapas Sonjaidee said today. Continued …
Thailand develops effective nasal spray against COVID-19
A research team at the Center of Excellence in Systems Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, has identified highly effective antibodies against COVID-19 from the human body. These antibodies have been developed into an innovation called COVITRAP, the world’s first nasal spray that traps and inhibits the COVID-19 virus using antibodies.
This spray has been certified as a medical device, and the team is confident in its efficacy for dealing with COVID-19 alongside other preventive measures. Continued …
Overseas buyers to fuel Thailand’s real estate boom until Q4
Thailand’s real estate will flourish until the fourth quarter, spurred by skyrocketing demand from overseas customers, real estate services and investment firm CBRE (Thailand) has forecast.
The head of residential sales, Artitaya Kasemlawan, said on Wednesday that the company’s sales to foreign buyers in the condominium sector had increased 383% and by 233% in housing estates over the past year. Continued …
Worries over baht volatility as coalition talks continue
Investors are concerned that the formation of a new government and political risk could lead to higher baht volatility over the next month, says Kasikornbank (Kbank).
The bank predicts the baht will move in a range of 33.80-35.40 per U.S. dollar during the next month because of internal and external factors. Continued …
Government revenues are shooting up
Government revenue collection exceeded its target by 8.9% in first seven months of this fiscal year, which began last October, the Finance Ministry’s Fiscal Policy Office said on Wednesday.
Its director-general, Pornchai Thiraveja, said 1.377 trillion baht in revenue was collected by the government during the period, and that this represented a 7.4% rise over the same period in fiscal year 2022. Continued …
Construction, property, restaurants to be hardest hit by wage hike, study shows
While the Move Forward-led coalition’s manifesto aims to address income inequality and stimulate economic growth, there are concerns about their plan to increase the minimum daily wage to 450 baht.
Businesses are worried this wage hike could have an adverse impact on their operations and profitability. Here are some details provided by Asia Plus Securities on the potential impact the wage hike will have on key industries: Continued …
Company Profile: Betagro
Betagro is a leading integrated agro-industrial and food company in Thailand. It was founded in 1967 and has since grown to become one of the largest food companies in Southeast Asia.
The company’s business covers the production and sale of animal feed, animal pharmaceuticals and supplements, livestock, swine, and poultry products, eggs, related processed food products and pet food, distribution of farm equipment, and related research and development. Continued …
CPN to invest Bt10 billion for sustainability
Central Pattana Plc (CPN) has set aside an investment budget of more than 10 billion baht for sustainability development under a five-year plan spanning 2023-27.
The company is also pushing its “Net Zero 2050” plan under “the ecosystem for all” theme, joining hands with partners at a green expo titled Better Futures Project at CentralWorld during May 24-29. Continued …
Nissan Thailand and IVL broaden green footprint
The Japanese car company Nissan Motor Thailand and the global chemical manufacturer Indorama Ventures are helping governments shape a cleaner future by producing more zero-emission cars and adopting eco-friendly manufacturing.
Executives of the companies shared their insights on Wednesday at the Bangkok Post ESG Conference 2023. ESG refers to environmental, social and corporate governance standards that can lead to business sustainability. Continued …
Weed farms fret as MFP mulls U-turn on cannabis
Community enterprises that grow cannabis on plantations in Nakhon Ratchasima are urging the next government, to be led by the Move Forward Party (MFP), to list only cannabis buds as narcotic drugs.
The MFP and its seven coalition partners touched on this topic in the memorandum of understanding (MoU) they signed on Monday evening, which will serve as policy guidelines for the government they plan to form together. Continued …
Return of Chinese Tourists to Thailand Has Pros, Cons
Thailand’s tourist industry hoped for a quick revival when Beijing ended its zero-COVID policy late last year, unleashing a crush of Chinese travelers freed from pandemic-related travel restrictions.
Data from Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports showed that more than 517,000 Chinese travelers visited Thailand during the first three months of 2023, up from 13,700 arrivals during the first quarter of 2022. In the first quarter of 2023, Chinese travelers were in the top five groups of foreign arrivals, along with Malaysian, Russian, South Korea and Indian visitors. Continued …
TAT upbeat on arrivals in low season
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects Thailand to have received 10 million foreign tourists by the end of this month and to continue to have at least two million visitors per month despite the low season.
TAT Gov. Yuthasak Supasorn said on Wednesday that the country has continued to maintain a consistent record of more than 50,000 arrivals per day, which means the monthly minimum rate could be expected at 2 million per month during the low season. Continued …
Tourist taxes: All of the countries you will have to pay to enter in 2023
Travel has well and truly bounced back since the pandemic, buoying tourist destinations that were crippled by restrictions and closures. But some popular destinations are once again reeling under the strain of overtourism.
As a result, some resorted to implementing a “tourist tax” in 2022 and others have plans to introduce one this year. Continued …
Thai food and herbs bid for pride of place at Asia Pacific exhibition
Thai herbs and food innovations are key highlights at Thaifex-Anuga Asia 2023, Asia Pacific’s largest international food and beverage exhibition currently under way at Impact Arena Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi province. The event is expected to help promote Thai food as a soft power.
Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said at the opening ceremony on Tuesday that the country’s abundant and diverse agricultural products, such as rice, vegetables, fruits, and cassava, contribute to Thailand’s true strength in the industry. Continued …
Tina Turner: Music legend dies at 83
Singer Tina Turner, whose soul classics and pop hits like The Best and What’s Love Got to Do With It made her a superstar, has died at the age of 83. Turner had suffered a number of health issues in recent years, including cancer, a stroke and kidney failure. Continued …
Super typhoon Mawar clobbers Guam with fierce winds, rains
A Category 4 typhoon hit Guam on Wednesday, packing winds of up to 225 km/h and torrential rain, as it inched across the Western Pacific Ocean, but there were no early reports of deaths or injuries. Continued …
World’s biggest warship visits Oslo, angering Russia
The world’s biggest warship, the USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier, arrived in Oslo on Wednesday for a stopover criticized by neighboring Russia as an “illogical and harmful” show of force. Continued …
UN conference pledges $2.4B to head off Horn of Africa famine
A United Nations-backed conference raised SS$2.4 billion Wednesday to prevent famine in the Horn of Africa, which is reeling from its worst drought in decades as global temperatures rise. Continued …
Paralyzed man walks using thoughts with breakthrough brain-spinal cord implants
A paralyzed man has successfully regained the ability to walk using only his thoughts, thanks to two innovative implants that have re-established communication between his brain and spinal cord. The breakthrough has given the 40-year-old Dutch patient, Gert-Jan, newfound freedom after being paralyzed in his legs for over a decade due to a spinal cord injury from a cycling accident. Continued …
Indonesia adopts cool roofs to combat heatwaves, reduce energy costs
A low-cost, sustainable solution to the increasing heatwaves in Southeast Asia is being implemented in Indonesia through the use of “cool” roofs. These roofs have a special coating applied to them that reflects sunlight and reduces the amount of heat absorbed by a building, resulting in lower indoor temperatures. Continued …
Syrians abandon babies at mosques, under trees as war grinds on
One cold winter night, Syrian Ibrahim Othman went out to pray and came home cradling a baby girl, abandoned at the doorstep of the village mosque just hours after she was born. Continued …
Hua Hin-Suvarnabhumi bus schedule
- 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 one-way fare is 325 baht.
The VIP bus service from Hua Hin to Suvarnabhumi Airport has a new Cha Am boarding location in front of Government Savings Bank.
Hua Hin-Pattaya bus service twice a day
Hua Hin now has twice-daily bus service to Pattaya, leaving Hua Hin at 9am and 3pm, and departing from Pattaya at 8am and 4pm. Tickets are 473 THB.
Tickets can be bought in person at the Hua Hin bus station or online. Buses depart from the Hua Hin bus station and in front of Government Savings Bank, Cha Am.. Tickets
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