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China remains highest-spending arrivals market
China remains highest-spending arrivals market
Tuesday 16 December 2025 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: Despite the Chinese market contributing only 14% of tourism arrivals, their spending remained the highest and helped distribute income more widely, while the tourism sector is urged to adapt to challenges expected to persist into next year.
Officials seize US$300mn in assets linked to cyberscam networks
Officials seize US$300mn in assets linked to cyberscam networks
Friday 5 December 2025 10:21 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand has seized more than US$300 million (B9.6 billion) in assets tied to criminal networks running multibillion-dollar scam centres in Southeast Asia, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday (Dec 4).
Chinese woman held over suspected fake banknotes
Chinese woman held over suspected fake banknotes
Monday 1 December 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Police have seized 49 suspected counterfeit US$100 banknotes and temporarily barred a Chinese tourist from leaving Thailand after the bills failed authenticity checks at a money exchange counter at Central Festival Phuket
Chinese sneaking into Thailand injured by landmine
Chinese sneaking into Thailand injured by landmine
Sunday 30 November 2025 11:03 AM
SA KAEO: A Chinese man lost his leg after stepping on a landmine while sneaking into Thailand in a contested border area at Ban Nong Chan in Sa Kaeo province early yesterday (Nov 29).
Crackdown on gang faking Thai citizenship
Crackdown on gang faking Thai citizenship
Friday 21 November 2025 10:11 AM
CHIANG MAI: Five government agencies have launched a joint operation to dismantle a network involved in granting fraudulent permanent residency to foreigners.
Phang Nga woman confirmed murdered by Cambodian scam gang
Phang Nga woman confirmed murdered by Cambodian scam gang
Wednesday 19 November 2025 11:26 AM
PHANG NGA: A 26-year-old Phang Nga woman whose family had pleaded for help to confirm her fate has been found dead in Cambodia, with aid coordinators alleging she was tortured to death inside a cross-border scam compound in Poipet.
Taiwan coastguard faces China’s might near frontline islands
Taiwan coastguard faces China’s might near frontline islands
Sunday 16 November 2025 03:00 PM
KINMEN: With a clear view of China’s skyscraper-studded coastline, Taiwanese coastguard captain Huang Heng-chun steers his patrol boat through choppy waters around a group of islands controlled by Taipei.
‘Trusted Thailand Bootcamp’ held in Phuket
‘Trusted Thailand Bootcamp’ held in Phuket
Sunday 16 November 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) this week held its ‘Trusted Thailand Bootcamp’ in Phuket to strengthen safety standards, promote sustainable tourism, and build confidence among domestic and international visitors.
Carabao Group set to produce Tsingtao beer
Carabao Group set to produce Tsingtao beer
Saturday 15 November 2025 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: SET-listed Carabao Group Plc is preparing to produce Tsingtao beer as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in Thailand.
Phuket arrivals prove to be resilient
Phuket arrivals prove to be resilient
Wednesday 12 November 2025 11:45 AM
BANGKOK: A mix of Asian and European markets has helped Phuket outpace the rest of the country in terms of tourism recovery, with arrivals during the first 10 months up year-on-year, while hotels have maintained room rates and occupancy during the current high season.
No-casino policy to bring Chinese visitors back to Thailand
No-casino policy to bring Chinese visitors back to Thailand
Monday 3 November 2025 10:00 AM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Chinese President Xi Jinping was pleased with Thailand’s stance against legalising casinos, and the Chinese government will encourage more Chinese tourists to visit the country.
Phuket erupts in firecrackers as 200th Vegetarian Festival concludes
Phuket erupts in firecrackers as 200th Vegetarian Festival concludes
Thursday 30 October 2025 10:08 AM
PHUKET: The sound of firecrackers echoed across Phuket Town last night (Oct 29) as tens of thousands of devotees and tourists joined the grand finale of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025 – marking the 200th anniversary of the island’s iconic spiritual celebration.
Anutin calls for even closer ASEAN-China relations
Anutin calls for even closer ASEAN-China relations
Thursday 30 October 2025 09:00 AM
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has called for comprehensive cooperation between ASEAN and China to advance regional peace, strengthen supply chains, and promote the development of free trade, green growth and digital economies.
Phuket enters final day of Vegetarian Festival
Phuket enters final day of Vegetarian Festival
Wednesday 29 October 2025 11:48 AM
PHUKET: The ninth and final day of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025 ‒ this year celebrating the festival’s 200th anniversary ‒ was marked this morning (Oct 29) by the sacred ‘Iw Keng’ procession, a centuries-old ceremony in which the sacred image is carried throughout the community to bless the people and return incense smoke from Saphan Hin Cape to the shrine.
Shrine elder calls for Vegetarian Festival to return to its spiritual roots
Shrine elder calls for Vegetarian Festival to return to its spiritual roots
Sunday 26 October 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: As Phuket’s famous Vegetarian Festival this year marks 200 years since its founding, elders at the festival’s birthplace, Kathu Shrine, say the nine-day celebration has drifted from its origins as a ritual of healing and moral purification.
Phuket honours His Majesty amid Vegetarian Festival
Phuket honours His Majesty amid Vegetarian Festival
Thursday 23 October 2025 11:01 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra led provincial officials, community leaders and residents in a ‘Song Keng’ chanting ceremony to offer blessings to His Majesty the King as part of the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025 celebrations.
Phuket Veg Fest hits the streets
Phuket Veg Fest hits the streets
Wednesday 22 October 2025 10:33 AM
PHUKET: The first street processions of this year’s Phuket Vegetarian Festival took to the streets this morning (Oct 22) with devotees from the Jchoor Su Gong Naka Shrine parading through Wichit from 7:30am and the Guan Yu Shrine in Baan Nabon holding its street procession in nearby Soi Palai, Chalong from 7am.
BYD seeks further EV perks
BYD seeks further EV perks
Tuesday 21 October 2025 12:06 PM
BANGKOK: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is asking the government to extend its EV incentive scheme to help boost the country's sluggish automotive industry.
Phuket’s 200th Vegetarian Festival begins
Phuket’s 200th Vegetarian Festival begins
Tuesday 21 October 2025 08:49 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket Vegetarian Festival, this year celebrating 200 years since its founding, began yesterday evening (Oct 20) with the traditional raising of the Ko Teng pole at Chinese shrines across the island, marking the official start of nine days and nights of purification and devotion rituals.
Myanmar junta says seized 30 Starlink receivers in scam centre raid
Myanmar junta says seized 30 Starlink receivers in scam centre raid
Monday 20 October 2025 01:23 PM
YANGON: Myanmar’s junta raided one of the country’s most notorious cyberscam centres and seized Starlink satellite internet devices, it said today (Oct 20), after an AFP investigation revealed an explosion in their use in the multibillion-dollar illicit industry.

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