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Thailand’s natural wonders take centre stage in new Jurassic World film
The Straits Times
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July 1, 2025
BANGKOK - When a major Hollywood production chooses a country for filming, it’s a sure sign of truly extraordinary locations. And for the latest instalment in the global dinosaur phenomenon, Jurassic World: Rebirth, Thailand’s breathtaking...
Thai Central Bank ready to intervene if baht hardens, while Pattaya visitors crave a few more beers
Pattaya Mail
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July 1, 2025
Pattaya’s tourism boost hinges on a baht that stays competitive for foreign visitors. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has signaled its readiness to manage the baht’s value should it become excessively...
Sino-Thai ties: Kinship and complexity
Bangkok Post
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June 30, 2025
Today marks two significant milestones. Firstly, Thailand and China are commemorating a golden jubilee -- the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. Countless personalities and factors have contributed to the strengthening and continued...
ThirdHome targets branded residences for growth in Thailand
Bangkok Post
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June 30, 2025
PUBLISHED : 1 Jul 2025 at 06:42 ThirdHome, a luxury home exchange club for second-home owners, aims to persuade branded residences in Thailand to join its network amid a sluggish property market, with the goal of doubling its Thai properties to...
Next Bank of Thailand head must not let baht strengthen 'abnormally'
Bangkok Post
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July 1, 2025
PUBLISHED : 1 Jul 2025 at 08:33 A key priority for the next governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) will be to ensure that the baht does not strengthen abnormally due to market distortions, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. Mr...
Thailand to hold talks with Myanmar over Kok River contamination linked to mining
Pattaya Mail
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June 30, 2025
Thai delegation to visit Naypyidaw next week as part of urgent efforts to stop pollution from entering northern water sources. CHIANG RAI, Thailand – Thailand is set to hold discussions with Myanmar next week to address the contamination of the...
Steady progress seen in Thailand-EU FTA negotiations
VietnamPlus
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June 30, 2025
Bangkok (VNA) – The sixth round of negotiations on the Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) made solid progress, with consensus reached on three additional chapters, according to Thai Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan. The Thai official was...
Alleged Thailand bomb plot sparks Australian travel warning
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 1, 2025
The Australian government has warned travellers of an "ongoing risk of terrorism" across Thailand after police reported finding improvised explosives in tourist areas around Phuket and Krabi. "Popular tourist areas may be the target of terrorist...
Consul General Boontinand vows to deepen Thailand, Pakistan ties through trade, culture
Pakistan Observer
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July 1, 2025
Faisal Zahid Malik reaffirms media collaboration to bolster both nations’ longstanding relations Zubair Yaqoob Karachi Thailand and Pakistan reaffirmed their decades-long relationship during a meeting between Surashete Boontinand, Consul General...
Thailand unveils hot new stays for summer
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Thailand is set to sizzle this summer, not just with its glorious sunshine, but with a vibrant wave of brand-new hotel and resort openings. From opulent ultra-luxury havens designed to captivate the most discerning clients to stylish, value-driven...
A hungry wild elephant raids a grocery store in Thailand for snacks
Loop News
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June 30, 2025
A hungry wild elephant caused havoc in a grocery store in Thailand on Monday when he strolled in from a nearby national park and helped himself to food on the shelves. Videos of the incident showed the huge male elephant, known as Plai Biang Lek,...
Nature welcomes at Sir Bani Yas Island
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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UAE By Rashi Sen June 2025 152 Tucked away in the UAE’s western reaches, Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island is a remote outpost of rare calm and curated solitude. This luxury retreat reframes indulgence not as extravagance but as expanse: of horizon, of...
LoginRadius Team Retreat: Reconnecting in Thailand
Security Boulevard
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June 30, 2025
After years of building LoginRadius through sprints, scrums, pivots, and countless late nights, I finally got to press pause-not on the mission, but on the pace. And I didn’t do it alone. I did it with the very people who’ve made this journey...
Thailand’s Evolving Wealth Landscape: Generational Shifts, Regional Momentum, and Strategic Adaptation
Hubbis
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In an increasingly complex and interconnected regional investment environment, Thailand’s wealth management sector is experiencing significant transformation. This shift is being driven by a confluence of global macroeconomic trends, demographic...
Chennai man smuggles 16 live snakes on Bangkok-Mumbai flight, arrested
Hindustan Times
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June 30, 2025
Customs officials at the Mumbai International Airport have arrested a Chennai man attempting to smuggle 16 live exotic snakes from Thailand - the third major wildlife trafficking case at the airport this month. Among the seized reptiles were two...
Gen Zer Scratched by Street Cat in Thailand—then Comes Chilling Realization
Newsweek
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June 30, 2025
A British teenager's vacation took a frightening turn after a seemingly minor cat scratch led to an urgent hospital visit and a series of rabies vaccinations across two countries. Izzy Sampson, 19, from England, shared her ordeal in a TikTok video...
Thousands of protesters take to streets demanding Thai prime minister’s resignation over leaked phone call
The Independent
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June 30, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
THAILAND: Deadly Fire Engulfs Tissue Paper Factory in Saraburi, Killing Six and Injuring Dozens
The Laotian Times
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June 30, 2025
A fire broke out on 30 June afternoon at a tissue paper factory in the Hemaraj Industrial Estate, Nong Khae District, Thailand’s Saraburi, killing at least six people and leaving dozens more injured or unaccounted for. The blaze, which erupted...
Thailand to host Tomorrowland Music Festival for first time in 2026
Bangkok Post
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June 30, 2025
Thailand is set to welcome one of the world’s most iconic music festivals, Tomorrowland, for the very first time in 2026, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ambition to become a global creative hub. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, governor of...
Cambodia Stands Firm on Thailand Restoring Border Crossings First; Over 40,000 Migrant Workers Return Home
CamboJA News
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June 30, 2025
Cambodia reaffirmed its stand on the reopening of border crossings with Thailand, stating that it is dependent entirely on the Thai side while urging them to restore the crossings to their original status prior to June 7. The stance follows a...