| Exclusive event for the brightest business minds in the ASEAN region |
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FACE, in collaboration with the ASEAN Economic Forum, is proud to present an exclusive networking event tailored for business leaders across Southeast Asia. This highly anticipated event is set to take place on September 20 at the Waldorf Astoria. The event promises to bring together the region’s most influential CEOs, founders, and investors for an … The story Exclusive event for the brightest business minds in the ASEAN region as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Thai horror classic ‘Shutter’ returns in stunning 4K |
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Two decades ago, Thai cinema was forever changed by the release of Shutter, a film that became a benchmark for horror enthusiasts worldwide. Directed by emerging talents Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom, Shutter is making a grand comeback this year with a remastered 4K version, reigniting the terror and nostalgia that cemented its place in … The story Thai horror classic ‘Shutter’ returns in stunning 4K as seen on Thaiger News. |
| The cheapest electric vehicles to buy in Thailand |
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Thinking about making the switch to an electric vehicle in Thailand but worried about the cost? You’re not alone. With the rising fuel prices and increasing environmental concerns, more and more people are looking for affordable electric vehicle (EV) options that won’t break the bank. Luckily, Thailand’s market has some budget-friendly EVs that are both … The story The cheapest electric vehicles to buy in Thailand as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Thailand carves a spot in Agoda’s top destinations for returning tourists |
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The popular travel booking platform, Agoda, included Thailand among the world’s destinations that tourists cannot get enough of. Other countries at the top of the ranking were Japan and South Korea. Agoda had just released the Return Visitor Ranking on September 5 after surveying travellers who had recently booked their next trip on the platform. … The story Thailand carves a spot in Agoda’s top destinations for returning tourists as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Hong Kong Airlines launches daily flights to Chiang Mai next month |
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Hong Kong Airlines is upping the ante for travel lovers, rolling out a brand-new daily flight to Chiang Mai starting on October 27. This exciting expansion marks the airline’s third destination in Thailand, adding to its Bangkok and Phuket routes, and promises to give tourists even more reasons to visit the Land of Smiles. Flight HX749 … The story Hong Kong Airlines launches daily flights to Chiang Mai next month as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Thailand’s delivery and ride-hailing GMV hits US$5bn in H1 2024 |
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Thailand’s online food delivery and ride-hailing services saw a significant rise in gross merchandise value (GMV) in the first half of 2024, reaching US$5 billion (approximately 168 billion baht), as reported by India-based Redseer Strategy Consultants. Both sectors are anticipated to maintain double-digit growth from 2023 to 2028, propelled by robust demand among digital consumers … The story Thailand’s delivery and ride-hailing GMV hits US$5bn in H1 2024 as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Chinese man’s Thai wife flees with secret lover, 100m baht in assets |
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A Chinese man shared his heartbreaking story with the People’s Lawyer Team Foundation, explaining that his Thai wife cheated on him and left with assets worth over 100 million baht. The Chinese man, Ken, spoke to the foundation’s lawyer and secretary, Sittra Biabangkoed today, September 11, seeking justice for himself and his child. He admitted … The story Chinese man’s Thai wife flees with secret lover, 100m baht in assets as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc on Vietnam’s industrial heartland |
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Typhoon Yagi has crippled Vietnam’s northern industrial powerhouse, leaving factories flattened and global supply chains in peril. The most powerful storm to hit Asia this year made landfall last Saturday, September 7, but its destructive reach extended into today, with floods and landslides killing dozens and devastating vital infrastructure, including roads and power networks. The … The story Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc on Vietnam’s industrial heartland as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Thai Airways to take off from India’s Gaya Airport in October |
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India’s Gaya International Airport is gearing up for a major transformation as international flight operations kick off on October 10, with Thai Airways (THAI) taking the lead. The boom is expected right after the conclusion of Pitru Paksha, a key period in Hindu traditions. The Gaya Airport Authority has officially unveiled the flight schedule, THAI’s … The story Thai Airways to take off from India’s Gaya Airport in October as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Royal push for sustainable farming in East Pattaya |
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The Phueng Luang Asawin Foundation has unveiled an ambitious plan to turn hundreds of rai in Huay Yai, East Pattaya, into a sustainable agricultural powerhouse. Locals packed a community forum on Sunday, September 8 to hear the exciting details of a project that promises to revolutionise their livelihoods. The foundation, established by Mom Chao Pansawali … The story Royal push for sustainable farming in East Pattaya as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Landslide kills 6 as floods ravage North |
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Floods have been hammering Mae Sai district in Chiang Rai while slightly south in Chiang Mai six people have died after a landslide, as the North continues to take a beating from poor weather.
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| Deadly landslides, floods in storm-hit North |
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Persistent rain has caused rivers to overflow, flooding and landslides in the upper North, with six people confirmed killed and four injured.
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| US equipment firm settles Thai bribery case |
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The US agricultural and construction equipment firm Deere has agreed to pay $10 million to settle US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charges that its Thai subsidiary bribed state agencies to win business.
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| Election agency asked to investigate Thaksin's 'control' of Pheu Thai |
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The ruling Pheu Thai party faces another dissolution threat, with Thai Pakdee Party chairman Warong Dechgitvigrom asking the Election Commission to investigate whether former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra illegally controls the party.
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| Govt 'will work with armed forces', Phumtham vows |
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Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai made it clear that he, as the new defence minister, would never attempt to wield the government's executive power over the armed forces but rather work side-by-side with them to ensure they serve the public well in the best interests of society.
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| Minister seeks to escalate collaboration with China |
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Thailand needs to ramp up collaboration with China to become a gateway for Chinese exports via the proposed land bridge project, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
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| Thai software sector sees growth of 12.8% |
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The software sector outperformed three other digital sectors last year with strong growth of 12.8%, reaching a value of 215 billion baht.
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| Value of food delivery, ride-hailing sales hits $5bn in H1 |
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The combined gross merchandise value (GMV) of Thailand's online food delivery and ride-hailing services in the first half of 2024 reached US$5 billion, according to India-based Redseer Strategy Consultants.
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| SET trumpets recent improvement |
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The Thai stock market has soared the highest in Asia this month-to-date, rising 6% in dollar terms, with foreign investors returning to become net buyers of more than 20 billion baht, supported by both domestic and external factors, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
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| Kingdom's athletes shine with 30 medals in Paris |
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Thailand's Paralympics team ended their most successful campaign with six gold, 11 silver and 13 bronze medals in Paris on Sunday.
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| Landslide kills 6 as floods ravage North |
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Floods have been hammering Mae Sai district in Chiang Rai while slightly south in Chiang Mai six people have died after a landslide, as the North continues to take a beating from poor weather.
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| Child sex abuse exposed at Malaysian charity homes |
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KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian authorities have rescued more than 400 children and teenagers suspected of being sexually abused at charity homes run by an Islamic business organisation with links to a banned religious sect, police said on Wednesday.
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| Red Cross pushes for aid corridors into Myanmar |
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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is in talks with Myanmar’s ruling junta, its armed opponents and its neighbours to provide cross-border humanitarian assistance into the war-torn country, its chief said on Wednesday.
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| Deadly landslides, floods in storm-hit North |
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Persistent rain has caused rivers to overflow, flooding and landslides in the upper North, with six people confirmed killed and four injured.
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| E-commerce platform review needed, says minister |
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The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) plans to seek cooperation from related agencies on supervision of foreign e-commerce platforms through a proper regulatory scheme, says minister Prasert Jantararuangthong.
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| New B20bn industrial fund to prioritise SMEs |
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Newly appointed Industry Minister Akanat Prompan plans to set up an Industrial Reform Fund worth at least 20 billion baht to help manufacturers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), better deal with liquidity and improve their competitiveness.
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| Palang Pracharath haemorrhaging top talent |
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The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) continues to haemorrhage prominent politicians with the Rattanasets, an influential political family in Nakhon Ratchasima, reportedly being the latest group to have left the party, according to an informed source.
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| Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai share deputy House speaker posts |
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Pichet Chuamuangphan of the Pheu Thai Party was on Wednesday appointed first deputy speaker of the House of Representatives and Paradorn Prissanananthakul of the Bhumjaithai Party the second deputy.
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| US equipment firm settles Thai bribery case |
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The US agricultural and construction equipment firm Deere has agreed to pay $10 million to settle US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charges that its Thai subsidiary bribed state agencies to win business.
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| B2m in illegal smoking devices seized in Bangkok condo |
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Police have arrested a woman and seized illegal vaping and heated tobacco devices worth about 2 million baht in a condominium in Bangkok.
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