Sizzler explores the secondary market in Thailand
SLRT, which operates the Sizzler steakhouse chain in Thailand, is looking to expand its presence in both domestic and regional markets. Anirute David Collins, the general manager of SLRT Co.,…
Thailand’s economic recovery trails behind comparable nations
Thailand’s economy encountered a notable slowdown, expanding by just 1.9% last year, a stark contrast to the growth rates exhibited by its Southeast Asian counterparts. In 2023, Thailand’s GDP grew…
Thai tourism looking strong as visa exemption with China begins
This Monday marks one month since the visa exemption agreement between Thailand and China took effect. According to Vichai Mongkolchaichawan, the vice president of the Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the…
Naked Chinese man saved by police from suicide attempt
On March 28, Lumpini police officers attempted to cope with an incident involving a naked Chinese man, 59, risking to jump from a 5-story building within Lumpini Police Station, Wireless…
8 Bangkok restaurants in Asia’s top 50
Chefs and restaurateurs from across Asia have gathered in Seoul for the much-awaited announcement of Asia’s 5O best restaurants for the year. This is the first time the awards event…
Bangkok tops poll as best city in Asia Pacific
In its latest edition, DestinAsian announced that Bangkok had won the Readers’ Choice Awards for the best cities in the Asian-Pacific region for 2024. Bangkok beat Tokyo, which came in…
Thai police want stricter screening of foreigners
As Thai tourism has grown significantly and the number of foreign tourists has increased, it has been reported that the number of cases involving foreigners breaking the law has risen…
Thailand to form strategic partnership with UK
The UK will be the first country in Europe that Thailand will announce a strategic partnership with, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Kanchana Phattharachoke, Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Drunk man from USA crashes into British family on dream holiday in Koh Chang
Cops are hunting an American who crashed into a British family while allegedly driving drunk on a motorbike in Thailand. Gregory Yamada, 39, ploughed into a couple and their four-year-old…
Minister Julapun leads discussion to legalise casinos in Thailand
Julapun heads a special House committee in charge of studying the legalisation of entertainment complexes with casinos as a way to tackle illegal gambling and to boost the economy. Earlier…