Pattaya Business Association Attends Launch of Wei Tai Guo App for Chinese Tourists
Pattaya, August 16th, 2024 – The Pattaya Business and Tourism Association, chaired by Mr. Boon-anan Pattanasin, held a meeting at the Sabai Sabana Hotel, Pattaya Soi 2, to launch the "Wei Tai Guo" application...
Pattaya City and Pathum Thani University Launch Electric Vehicle Initiative
Pattaya City– Pattaya City, in collaboration with seven prototype municipalities and Pathum Thani University, has launched a groundbreaking project to test electric vehicles (EVs) for government services. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed...
Thai Commerce Minister Warns of New Inexpensive Chinese E-commerce Site Impact on Small Thai...
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On August 13th, 2024, Thai Minister of Commerce Phumtham Wechayachai posted on social media addressing concerns over the potential impact of the Chinese e-commerce giant TEMU on Thailand’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Phumtham...
Extension of the U.S. – Thailand Science and Technology Agreement
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On August 5, 2024, the United States and the Kingdom of Thailand Science and Technology Agreement was extended for ten years. Since the Agreement was first signed in 2013, and extended in 2018,...
Thai PM Commends CIBs Integrity and Updates on Digital Wallet Success During Inspection
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At 10:48 AM on August 2nd, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin visited the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB). During his visit, he toured the Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) and received a briefing on its...
Over 147,000 Rai Flooded in Northeast and Eastern Thailand, GISTDA Reports
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At 6:01 AM on August 1st, 2024, the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) monitored flood conditions in Thailand using Sentinel-1 satellite imagery.
The satellite data revealed flood-affected areas in parts of...
Fully Electric Mobile Foreign Currency Exchange Service Unveiled in Pattaya
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Kasikornbank (KBANK) has collaborated with Pattaya City to introduce the FX EV Car, an electric vehicle designed for mobile foreign currency exchange services, to enhance convenience for both Thai and international customers.
Pattaya Mayor...
Lockheed Martin Announces Offset Opportunities for Thailand’s Industry
Lockheed Martin announced on July 17, 2024, a strategic initiative to deliver substantial economic value to Thailand through a comprehensive industrial participation proposal. This "offset" proposal is closely tied to the Thai government's evaluation...
National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission Suspends 2.14 Million Unregistered Mobile Numbers
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The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has temporarily suspended the services of 2.14 million mobile phone numbers after their owners did not meet the July 13 identity registration deadline. The action aims...
Pattaya Police Say Post About Alleged Slots Win By Foreigner is Fake, Launch Investigation...
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Pattaya police have provided an update on a viral social media post on a popular Facebook group. The original post, which we covered here, claimed that a foreign man won a cash...
