Phuket records a foreign arrival rebound in July Phuket's foreign arrivals are rebounding as the impact of the Middle East conflict subsides, but the hospitality sector still faces challenges from tighter consumer spending and intensifying competition. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Thailand tightening digital asset transfer rules The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved to tighten “travel rule” requirements for digital asset businesses, requiring them to collect, verify and retain information on transfers in order to strengthen safeguards against money laundering and technology-related crime. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Thailand’s ‘Jurassic Park’ shines light on dinosaur evolution KHON KAEN – A dinosaur statue stands guard outside a temple, a hint at the ancient giants buried deep in the earth below making up northeastern Thailand’s “dinosaur rush”. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Anutin woos global investors with ‘depth’, location Thailand is well suited for global investments with strengths and a strategic geographical location to benefit businesses, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Thursday. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Task force eager to capture data centre benefits The private sector has established a data centre task force to maximise the economic benefits of the industry for both businesses and the public sector. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

DSI officers face investigation over exam fraud links Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat has ordered an investigation into two Department of Special Investigation (DSI) officers allegedly linked to local-government exam fraud, while People's Party MP Rangsiman Rome examines possible wider political involvement. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Police in Huai Khwang target 'grey capital' gangs Huai Khwang police have launched a sweeping crackdown on high-risk entertainment venues, illegal workers and suspected nominee businesses as part of a campaign to restore confidence in the district and combat grey-capital networks. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Energy officials promote biofuels as primary fuels Thailand is stepping up efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in its transport sector by promoting biofuels as primary fuels, according to the Department of Energy Business (DOEB). Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Major reservoir plan sparks public protest Chanthaburi: Residents and civil society networks are preparing to stage a major rally outside the provincial hall on Sept 13 to oppose the Khlong Wang Tanot reservoir project, following the cabinet's approval of a 7.2-billion-baht budget for the scheme. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Nepal recovers bodies but presses on for trapped tunnel workers KATHMANDU (NEPAL) – Nepali rescuers raced on Monday in a bid to free dozens of hydropower workers believed trapped in tunnels after devastating floods as search efforts entered a sixth day, officials said. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

How the 'Blue Senators' claim turned into a sprawling probe In late July, Internet Dialogue on Law Reform (iLaw) Director Yingcheep Atchanont presented evidence alleging that nine Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) figures, including party leader and Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, manipulated the 2024 Senate election. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Collapsed floors prevent investigators reaching heart of Khlongthom fire Police investigators on Monday could not reach the point of origin amid the debris of the fire that destroyed the Klongthom Centre in Bangkok last week because two upper floors had collapsed on top of it. Arson has still not been ruled out. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more