Thai govt thanks The White Lotus and Blackpink’s Lisa for boosting Samui’s popularity

BANGKOK (The Nation Thailand/ANN): The Thai government thanks The White Lotus and Lisa from Blackpink for boosting the country's serene island Koh Samui’s popularity. The series has driven a 65% surge in US tourist interest and a rise in luxury hotel bookings, contributing to Thailand’s growing appeal as a filming destination. In a media release, the government...

Ki Club’s 20th anniversary charity campaign raises over RM330,000 for local charities

KUALA LUMPUR: The Healing Reiki Club of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor (Ki Club) raised a total of RM332,195.72 in a charity campaign to help six welfare homes. "The entire campaign was aimed at assisting six welfare homes with their essential needs, raising an impressive total of RM332,195.72, thanks to the generous contributions of their supporters and...

Thai PM drives daughter’s tiny electric hatchback to EV board meeting

BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin drove his daughter’s yellow hatchback electric car to the year’s first meeting of the National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee (EV Board) at Government House on Wednesday (Feb 21). Srettha, who stands 1.92 metres (6 ft 4 in) tall, steered the small Abarth 500e, made by Stellantis, through the main gate of...