- Thailand election: Senators still unsure about backing Pita/Reclassification of cannabis, no lese majeste reform in Move Foward coalition’s plan/MFP to go easy on wage hike/
- Panthers at Kaeng Krachan Park/
- Coke drinks to cost 1 baht more/
- The Popularity of the Thai Durian in China/
- More Thais open to buying battery-powered vehicles/
- Renewable power deals to be ready in Q3/
- Get tough on plastics/
- US: F-35 fighter jets too sophisticated for Thailand/
- Tourism: 300-baht tourism fee remains in limbo/E-visa limit will stop Chinese tourists from visiting Thailand: TAT/Cruise ship brings 1,800 tourists to Koh Samui/
- Thailand Experience: TAT unveils Thailand’s ‘hidden dishes’ from its 5 regions/Last call for tourists to see the unique Thailand Grand Canyon/
- International: New study pinpoints 83 million jobs that will go extinct by 2027 worldwide/Asia-Pacific countries need US$362 billion annually for climate action/Climate scientists flee Twitter as hostility surges/
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Senators still unsure about backing Pita
The majority of senators have not yet decided if they will back Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister, according to outspoken Senator Wanchai Sornsiri.
He said senators exchanged views about the issue on Friday, but their opinions do not represent their final stance or indicate how they will vote. Continued …
Reclassification of cannabis, no lese majeste reform in Move Foward coalition’s plan
Yesterday, Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party, along with leaders from seven other political parties, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at Bangkok’s Conrad Hotel to form a coalition government.
The signing, which took place on the 9th anniversary of the 2014 military coup, was framed as a significant milestone reflecting the success of Thai society in transitioning back to a democratic system through peaceful parliamentary processes. Continued …
MFP to go easy on wage hike
Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat said a coalition government under his leadership would not raise the minimum daily wage to 450 baht immediately but would ensure a reasonable increase without causing damage to industry or the economy. Continued …
Panthers at Kaeng Krachan Park
Coke drinks to cost 1 baht more
Coke has raised the price of soft drinks by 1 baht, it says to reflect the current higher cost of raw materials and transportation costs, but the overall soft drink market this year is expanding, due to the Asian heatwave.
Richa Singh, Coca-Cola Company’s marketing director for Thailand, Myanmar and Laos, estimates Thailand’s overall soft drinks market to be worth more than 56 billion baht. With the prolonged heatwave, easing of the Covid-19 crisis and the gradual restoration of consumers’ purchasing power this year, growth this year should exceed last year’s 7%, Richa said. Continued …
The Popularity of the Thai Durian in China
Although several Southeast Asian countries, such as Vietnam, the Philippines and Malaysia, are trying to take market share from China durian import, Thai durian remains popular.
In the first quarter of 2023, China imported more than 63,000 tons, up 78% from the same period last year. Thailand expects to export 4.44 million tons of fruit in 2023, worth a total of 200 billion baht. Continued …
More Thais open to buying battery-powered vehicles
Some 31% of Thais are projected to choose a battery electric vehicle (BEV) as their next vehicle, the highest proportion within Southeast Asia, although internal combustion engine-powered cars remain the leading vehicle of choice among consumers in the region, according to a survey by business advisory Deloitte Thailand.
Both Thai and regional consumers indicated a preference for new cars for their next vehicle. Continued …
Renewable power deals to be ready in Q3
The state grid is expected to sign power purchase agreements (PPAs) with companies selected to join the state’s 5.2-gigawatt renewables scheme within the third quarter of this year, says the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
The Office of the Attorney General is currently examining the legal aspects of the scheme, with power plant construction projects proposed by 175 selected companies. Continued …
Get tough on plastics
As the nation marked World Turtle Day on Tuesday, the caretaker administration made the decision to send Thai delegates to take part in the drafting of an international treaty to regulate the plastic industry, which will take place in Paris later this month.
The meeting is part of the ongoing effort to tackle the growing problem posed by marine debris. The attendance suggests that in the near future, Thailand is likely to ratify the international treaty to help tackle this debris. Continued …
US: F-35 fighter jets too sophisticated for Thailand
Washington has rejected the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF)’s request to buy two F-35 fighter jets on grounds that Thailand is not ready for such sophisticated aircraft.
An RTAF source said on Tuesday that U.S. Ambassador Robert Godec met RTAF chief ACM Alongkorn Wannarot last week to personally inform him of Washington’s decision. Continued …
300-baht tourism fee remains in limbo
The new government is expected to decide the fate of the 300-baht tourism fee, which remains uncertain because of roadblocks from unclear implementation.
Since the cabinet approved in February the collection of a 300-baht tourism fee from foreigners visiting Thailand by air and a 150-baht fee for visitors by land or sea, the scheme has not been published in the Royal Gazette, which means there is no impetus to start the project within a specific time frame. Continued …
E-visa limit will stop Chinese tourists from visiting Thailand: TAT
The current visa system must be changed if Thailand is to achieve its target of 5 million tourists from China this year, according to the Tourist Authority of Thailand (TAT).
The return of Chinese visitors since February has helped boost the Thai economic recovery, said TAT Deputy Governor for International Marketing Asia and South Pacific Tanes Petsuwan. Continued …
Cruise ship brings 1,800 tourists to Koh Samui
The prestigious Costa Serena cruise ship has dropped anchor at Nathon Pier, Koh Samui, carrying more than 1,800 tourists.
Having embarked on an illustrious journey from Cape Panwa, Thailand, the Costa Serena cruise ship made stops at Sihanoukville, Cambodia, and Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam, before finally gracing the shores of Koh Samui. Continued …
TAT unveils Thailand’s ‘hidden dishes’ from its 5 regions
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hoping that “hidden dishes” from the country’s five regions will spark a new trend – gastronomy tourism.
Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudhya, a deputy TAT governor, unveiled “Thailand’s Hidden Dishes”, which will be showcased at the “Bangkok International Food Festival”. The food fest runs from Friday to next Tuesday at CentralWorld. The selected “hidden dishes” are: Continued …
Last call for tourists to see the unique Thailand Grand Canyon
Tourists have only a few more days available to explore the weird and unique wonders of the Thailand Grand Canyon, known locally as “Sam Phan Bok”, before the rains arrive.
Situated at Ban Pho Sai district in Ubon Ratchathani province in Thailand’s northeastern region, “Sam Phan Bok” is the largest sandstone reef along the Mekong River. Continued …
New study pinpoints 83 million jobs that will go extinct by 2027 worldwide
The global job market will undergo significant changes between 2023 and 2027, according to the “Future of Jobs” survey conducted by the Chulalongkorn Business School and the World Economic Forum. The survey, which involved 803 companies in 45 countries, revealed that of the current 673 million jobs, 83 million will be eliminated by 2027. However, it also said that 69 million new jobs will be created. Continued …
Asia-Pacific countries need US$362 billion annually for climate action
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) highlighted the urgent need for significant funding to support climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts in the Asia-Pacific region. Continued …
Climate scientists flee Twitter as hostility surges
Scientists suffering insults and mass-spam are abandoning Twitter for alternative social networks as hostile climate-change denialism surges on the platform following Elon Musk’s takeover. 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
Hua Hin-Chaing Mai flight schedule through October
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