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Thailand’s Political Protests: Implications for Foreign Investors
ASEAN Briefing
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June 30, 2025
Thailand is once again facing a wave of political unrest. On June 28 and 29, thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Bangkok, demanding Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s resignation. The protests were triggered by a leaked phone...
Six Senses Bangkok to Rise on Historic Narai Hotel Site, Blending Heritage, Wellness, and Urban Elegance
Rus Tourism News
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July 2, 2025
In the bustling heart of Bangkok’s Silom district, a quiet transformation is underway—one that marries history, sustainability, and high-end hospitality. Global wellness and luxury hotel brand Six Senses has announced the signing of a landmark...
Gunna Becomes An Owner of Flerish, the Clean Hydration Brand Powering His Wellness Journey
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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LOS ANGELES, July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Flerish Hydration, a new lifestyle hydration brand redefining wellness for a new generation, is entering its next chapter. The company proudly announces GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-platinum rapper and...
Costly private or over-burdened govt hosps?
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 6, 2025
Costly private or over-burdened govt hosps? Published on: Sunday, July 06, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 06, 2025 By: Lee Ke Yin, Tee Chen Giap Text Size: Dark Mode: Off RECENTLY, Malaysians have been bombarded with headlines about rising medical...
Thai Police Intercept Cannabis-Smuggling Package Bound for Laos
Khaosod English
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June 30, 2025
NONG KHAI — Police in Nong Khai rushed to inspect suspicious packages after a shipping company reported finding questionable parcels that customers requested to send abroad without specifying the recipient’s name. They discovered 72 cans of...
Extreme heat's hidden health and economic toll
Deutsche Welle
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In a country of 1.4 billion people — where at least half of the labor force works outdoors and only 10% come home to air conditioning — heat is more than a discomfort. It's a threat to the economy, livelihoods, and health. "Heat waves have been...
Thailand hasn't sealed border, Cambodia has, says Phumtham
Bangkok Post
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June 30, 2025
PUBLISHED : 30 Jun 2025 at 13:58 Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has rejected Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet's assertion Thailand has sought agreement on reopening the border, saying the border is not sealed. Mr Phumtham, also a deputy...
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 should author AI models
Bangkok Post
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June 29, 2025
The 2025 Global Human Development Report delivers a sobering message: the world is experiencing an unprecedented slowdown in human development, with traditional pathways to progress, now being stalled. This stagnation comes on the cusp of an...
UKHSA issues health warning to anyone with holidays booked in July
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 2, 2025
Summer is at its peak. But it's not just about securing your spot on a Parisian getaway, mapping out an Italian odyssey, or lazing under the Thai sun for a fortnight. It's also a really sensible idea to know the ins and outs of staying well while...
Teen 'traumatised' as extreme sunburn on first day in Thailand blisters whole face
The Mirror
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July 2, 2025
A teenage holidaymaker was left "traumatised" after she got sunburn so extreme on her first day in Thailand that it left her needing hospital treatment for the blisters across her face. Emilia Azarova jetted off to Koh Samui for a Muay Thai...
The Shinawatras: Thailand’s 21st century political clan
Inquirer
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July 2, 2025
BANGKOK — Thailand’s billionaire Shinawatra dynasty has dominated the kingdom’s politics for 25 years, but its rule has been hit by coups and court cases including this week’s suspension of the prime minister. Thaksin Shinawatra amassed a telecoms...
Too hot to work: Extreme heat's hidden health and economic toll
Deutsche Welle
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July 2, 2025
In a country of 1.4 billion people — where at least half of the labor force works outdoors and only 10% come home to air conditioning — heat is more than a discomfort. It's a threat to the economy, livelihoods, and health. "Heat waves have been...
THAILAND-CAMBODIA BORDER DISPUTE DISRUPTS THE TOURISM INDUSTRY
Tourism Review
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Thailand's border areas in six provinces are currently experiencing closures following rising disagreements with Cambodia, significantly affecting movement to tourist hotspots like Angkor. The Aranyaprathet-Poipet crossing, usually a key travel...
Thailand’s Coconut Water Giant IFBH Soars In Hong Kong IPO Debut
Forbes
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IFBH, the Thai company behind the IF-branded bottled coconut water, started trading in Hong Kong on June 30, 2025. Shanshan Kao/Forbes Asia IFBH, the Thai company behind China’s largest coconut water brand IF, saw its shares jump 42% in its Hong...
Peace In Southern Thailand Improving, Malaysia's Cooperation Appreciated – ISOC4
Bernama
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July 2, 2025
From Noraizura Ahmad NARATHIWAT, July 2 (Bernama) -- The peace process in southern Thailand is showing positive strides thanks to the peaceful strategies employed by the kingdom’s Internal Security Operations Command Region 4 (ISOC4) of the Thai...
Why Parkinson's patients in Thailand are encouraged to say a prayer
Campaign Asia-Pacific
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July 2, 2025
With one in one hundred elderly Thais prone to Parkinson's disease, there are various therapies in place to help patients cope with the the loss of muscle control, balance and movement. Another specific symptom Parkinson's is the gradual loss of...
New Report Highlights Urgent Demand for Over 1 Million Skilled Professionals Across 10 Key Industries in Thailand
Thailand Business News
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July 2, 2025
Thailand is projected to need over 1.08 million high-skilled workers across ten key industries between 2025 and 2029, according to a new NXPO and IRIS Consulting study. Thailand will require over 1.08 million high-skilled professionals across ten...
Thailand warns of hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak
The Straits Times
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June 30, 2025
As the rainy season begins in Thailand, the increased humidity creates ideal conditions for the spread of communicable diseases.PHOTO: KKH BANGKOK – The Thai government has issued a public health advisory warning parents to be on the alert for...
UK Health Security Agency issues warning to anyone going on holiday in July
Nottingham Evening Post
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July 2, 2025
The arrival of the summer season signals the time for holidaymakers to prepare for city breaks in Paris, Italian escapades, or fortnights in Thailand, with safety and health being paramount during these excursions. As July ushers in the peak...