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Thai authorities seized 29.93 million meth pills, 126 kg heroin, and 4,443 kg crystal meth and ketamine, freezing assets worth 1.9 billion baht. PM Paetongtarn led a meeting on drug suppression. Since April, 31 raids led to 34 arrests. SEAL-STOP-SAFE has intensified nationwide crackdowns, targeting networks, tracking finances, and confiscating assets across multiple regions.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | By: pooAt the ASEAN-GCC Summit in Kuala Lumpur, PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra emphasized economic ties, human development, and sustainability. Thailand proposed stronger trade in halal goods and renewable energy, cultural exchange programs, and a regular business forum. The summit addressed Gaza, endorsed cooperation agreements, and highlighted shared goals in trade, security, and climate amidst global uncertainty.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | By: pooRestaurants along Bangkok’s popular Banthat Thong Road are experiencing a 40–50% drop in revenue, mainly due to weak domestic spending and a significant decline in Chinese tourists, according to the Bantadthong Association. Adviser Sittichan Vuttipornkul noted that rising operational costs, including rent and ingredients, are outpacing consumer spending. Foreign visitors—especially Chinese—typically make up 20–30% of…
Published on: May 28, 2025 | By: pooThailand is preparing to host a grand Diwali festival this October to strengthen regional cultural ties and attract Indian visitors. The upcoming Diwali Festival in Thailand is being driven by the National Soft Power Development Committee as part of the government’s strategic push to position the country as a top Festival Destination. The initiative aligns…
Published on: May 23, 2025 | By: pooออมสิน สนับสนุน “คนตัวเล็ก” ลดดอกเบี้ย เพิ่มเงินทุนเพิ่ม! ตามนโยบายรัฐบาล ลดดอกสูงสุดถึง 3% หนุนธุรกิจไทยสู้ภาวะศก.ผันผวน วันศุกร์ที่ 23 พฤษภาคม 2568 เวลา 08.15 น. นางสาวศศิกานต์ วัฒนะจันทร์ รองโฆษกประจำสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี เปิดเผยว่า ธนาคารออมสิน ขานรับนโยบายของรัฐบาล ตามข้อสั่งการของนางสาวแพทองธาร ชินวัตร นายกรัฐมนตรี มอบนโยบายให้สถาบันการเงินของรัฐ ช่วยเหลือภาคธุรกิจไทยที่ได้รับผลกระทบจากนโยบายกำแพงภาษีนำเข้าของสหรัฐอเมริกา ผ่านการลดเป้าหมายกำไรทางธุรกิจ เพื่อนำเม็ดเงินงบประมาณมาจัดทำมาตรการกระตุ้นเศรษฐกิจ และช่วยลดผลกระทบที่เกิดขึ้นแก่ผู้ประกอบการนั้น
Published on: May 23, 2025 | By: pooBangkok, May 2025: The Embassy of India in Bangkok warmly invites all yoga enthusiasts, wellness advocates, and members of the public to join the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM, at the Chulalongkorn University Grounds. This year’s global theme, “Yoga for One Earth,…
Published on: May 23, 2025 | By: pooThe US and China have reached a deal for a 90-day pause on tariff measures, and that reciprocal tariffs would come down by 115%. The US said it would lower its tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% from 145%, while China said it would reduce duties on US imports to…
Published on: May 12, 2025 | By: pooIndia’s youth are trading club nights for pickleball, a fast-growing paddle sport that blends fitness with fun. With over 1,200 courts and a booming business model offering low setup costs and high profits, the sport is drawing players, investors, and entrepreneurs alike. By 2030, India’s pickleball industry is projected to…
Published on: May 12, 2025 | By: pooSweden’s new National Security Advisor, Tobias Thyberg, quit hours after taking up the role as sensitive pictures of him on a dating app were sent anonymously to government. Thyberg had omitted the information during security background checks, the government said. “It is a systemic failure that this kind of information…
Published on: May 12, 2025 | By: pooReverend Winnie Varghese has made history as the first woman dean of the Cathedral of St John the Divine in New York City, United States. She is the 12th dean of the historic church. Born in Kerala’s Kaviyoor, in Pathanamthitta, she moved to the US with her parents when she…
Published on: May 12, 2025 | By: poo
