Pita beats Prayut in Bangkok’s best choice for PM poll
Pita, who was nominated as the Move Forward candidate for the May 2023 general election, beat Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha by a fair margin.
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Robotic technology gives a new lease of life to dying Malaysian shadow puppetry
In the face of fading heritage due to film, television and social media, creator Ahnaf Hakimi hopes the robotic technology can help shadow puppets to be seen more often.
Rare twin waterfalls on Krabi’s scenic Koh Rok spring to life, delighting tourists
Tourists were in awe of rare twin seaside waterfalls on Krabi’s tiny paradise island of Rok as they cascaded down a cliff, showcasing their beauty.
Thai business councils say Xi’s 3rd term will benefit trade, investment
Federation of Thai Industries president Kriengkrai Thiennukul also said with Xi continuing to lead China, the Asian superpower would become the globe's technology leader by 2035.
Wealthy foreigners can now buy land, houses in Thailand
To be eligible, foreign citizens will be required to prove they have invested at least 40 million baht in Thailand and can maintain the investment for a minimum of three years.
Thailand has highest income inequality in east Asia: World Bank rural poverty report
The bank cited the slowing economy, stagnating farm and business incomes, and the Covid-19 crisis as reasons for Thailand’s rising poverty rate.
Thai private sector targets Apec summit with 5-pronged strategy
Key issues will include regional economic integration; digital infrastructure and sustainability.
Horror genre: Thai ghosts who can give you the creeps
It’s not only western characters like Dracula or werewolf who can send shivers down your spine. Thailand has its own share of ghosts.
Bangkok World Film Festival returns with a rich menu of 60+ flicks
The concept of this year’s festival is “Return to Cinema” and the aim is to welcome film lovers back to theatres now that the Covid-19 pandemic has subsided.
Phuket hails return of mega cruise ships after 2 years in Covid doldrums
Governor Narong hailed the arrival of the Singapore-based cruise ship as a sign that Phuket tourism is starting to pick up.