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#ThaiEnquirer News Summary – November 9, 2023   -      Bangkok’s roads have been under maintenance for more than a year and all around the city the digging and laying of cables or utilities has been a headache for motorists. These death traps have started to sink with the heavy trucks that have been ploughing the streets of Bangkok.   -      Today Srettha Thavisin is set to announce his government’s 60-days in office on what his government has achieved.   -      Srettha holds his 1st dinner get together with coalition partners in 2-months since assuming office but what transpired in the meeting is yet to be known.   -      Shares of True Corporation Plc (TRUE) saw its price dip by 4.13% yesterday, or 0.25 Baht, closing at 5.80 Baht. The shares dipped after demand for the bonds to be issued by TRUE fell short of the supply, the 1st such scenario for a company of that size and status in the country.   LINK – https://lnkd.in/giAwTfWd   #thailand #economy #politics #Thailandnews #thailandtourism #Bangkok #thailandeconomy #tourism 

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Redefining Hospitality: Can Tradition and Modernity Coexist? Read more in the article: Sushen Mohan Gupta:The Man Who Has Redefined South Indian Hospitality (business-standard.com)

Redefining Hospitality: Can Tradition and Modernity Coexist? Read more in the article: Sushen Mohan Gupta:The Man Who Has Redefined South Indian Hospitality (business-standard.com)

Your actions and policies of last few months in government, does not show any signs that you have changed. You failed to bring reforms, you failed our farmers in wheat price, you failed to remove the corrupt BURECRACY, in fact those in government at top-level are all corrupt and incompetent. This is PMLn and your last stint in government. Enjoy, eat & have worldwide tour's at government expenses.

#ThaiEnquirer News Summary – March 11, 2024   ·      Prime Minister Srettha revealed that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, chairperson of the National Soft Power Committee is in Paris (France) to promote Thai products and have been walking around the city wearing Thail made clothes and accessories.   ·      Thaksin Shinawatra is set to go to Chiang Mai this week to possibly meet Pheu Thai party members who are flocking to Move Forward amid rising tide of pro-Move Forward in the once stronghold of Pheu Thai party area.   ·      Tomorrow (Tuesday March 12, 2024) the Election Commission is set to hold a meeting to discuss whether to push forward for the dissolution of the Move Forward Party for its campaign pledge to amend Article 112 (lese majeste).   ·      Electricity prices are back in the news as rumors has it that per unit cost could go as high as 5.40 Baht from the current 4.18 Baht that has been discussed. This comes as Thailand is set to face the most severe hot weather seen in decades.   ·      Waiting for your loved ones underneath the BTS stations? Well, the new announcement in the Royal Gazette says that it is illegal to do so. But then most rules in Thailand are applied for a few weeks and the ‘Mai Peen Arai’ kicks and everything goes back to same old, same old ways.   ·      Thais consider ‘Buffalo’ as being dumb and stupid. Well, that notion is being challenged as one buffalo has broken the glass ceiling. This buffalo from Phetchburi managed to be sold for 18 million Baht (US$500,000) during the sale process that took place in Uthai Thani province during the weekend.   Link – https://lnkd.in/gy7HXd-c #Thailand #Bangkok #news #newsdigest #politics #economy #Thailandnews #Thailandtourism #Thailandeconomy #economy #tourism #newsummary #newssnapshot

More direct flights between T&T and the Dominican Republic may be in the offing as this country is pursuing new opportunities with the DR in a number of areas. This was revealed by acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Paula Gopee-Scoon, who shared some of the details of the relationship between the countries at the National Day of the Dominican Republic which took place on Tuesday evening at the Club Room, The Renaissance at Shorelands. In recognizing the continued importance the DR plays in this country’s economic and bilateral relations, Gopee-Scoon, whose substantive post is Minister of Trade and Industry, noted that there are other avenues that could bring tangible benefits to T&T and the Dominican Republic. “There are several areas that we are keen to pursue, including closer ties in our tourism and agricultural sectors. Most importantly, more direct journeys between our two countries will significantly bolster exchanges in these and other areas of cooperation,” Gopee-Scoon said. She added that this, together with other agreements, remains under active consideration by relevant authorities, given the benefits that may accrue through closer collaboration. Further, Gopee-Scoon identified that this country’s commercial attaché based in Kingston, but assigned to also deal with trade relations with the Dominican Republic, has taken up duty and will be working toward dedicatedly deepening this relationship. On the diplomatic front, Gopee-Scoon revealed that T&T’s Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Deryck Murray, presented his Letters of Credence to President Abinader in November 2023. Read More: https://lnkd.in/ec8ak6vK

#ThaiEnquirer News Summary – May 27, 2024 ·      Economic Minister’s meeting slated to take place this evening as a way to push forward economic growth and ways to stimulate the economy. ·      Talks of possible new Prime Minister starts to circulate with some news outlets saying that one of the incumbent Deputy Prime Minister was popping champagne bottles after the Constitutional Court decided to accept the case against Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. ·      National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) sends letter asking for explanation and has also expressed concerns regarding the lack of clarity in the budget plan for the digital wallet project. ·      Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Thapanee Kiatpaiboon announced that Bangkok will host the Love Pride Parade 2024 event on June 30, featuring Asia's longest parade. The parade will start at the Suphachalasai National Stadium and proceed along Rama I Road from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. ·      Deputy Finance Minister Paophoom Rojanasakul’s order for the State Enterprise Policy Committee (SEPO) to review the government's stakes in 13 listed companies has sparked a heated debate. ·      A survey by King Prajadhipok’s Institute found that the old clique is set to lose badly if a new poll was held today with Move Forward party likely to be the key winner with more than 200 seats. ·      A total of 48,117 people have registered their senatorial candidacies across the country in the five days of registration which ended on Friday. Of the 48,226 people who applied for registration, 109 were rejected as unqualified, according to the Election Commission (EC). LINK – https://lnkd.in/gT-zfRpm #Thailand #Bangkok #News #newsdigest #politics #economy #Thailandnews #Thailandtourism #Economy #Thailandeconomy #tourism #newsummary #newssnapshot #media #pride #gay #prideparade 

💫 Recent Editorial - 03 February 2024 💫 👉A rising tide lifts all boats Mains: Infrastructure; Interim Budget; Government Initiatives for Health and Tourism Why in the news? The Interim Budget has captured a decade of transformation and the opportunities ahead, in health, tourism and research in particular. Visit https://lnkd.in/gyWktxPg to read full article

Overcoming over 100 years of occupation, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean is completing 76 years of Independence today. Let us pledge to be better citizens of this resplendent island nation, to ensure we build a better Sri Lanka for the future generations. #mandarinreid #digitalgarage #garageislife #agencylife #marketing #businessdevelopment #advertising #publicrelations #brandconsultancy #eventmanagement #digitalmarketing #srilanka76 #independenceday