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28NovNovember 28, 2024

Destination attractions among reasons Malaysians head to Thailand, says Tourism Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: A recent survey conducted by the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry has found that destination attractions significantly influence Malaysians' decisions to holiday in Thailand. The study, titled "Malaysian Outbound and Domestic Travel Behaviour", was undertaken in the first quarter of 2024 to explore the travel patterns of Malaysians, both domestically and internationally. "The findings revealed...

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22NovNovember 22, 2024

Dr Wee is set to address key issues at the 11th GLA Conference in Bangkok

PETALING JAYA: Transportation and the halal industry will be among the key points during Datuk Dr Seri Wee Ka Siong's speech at the 11th Global Logistics Alliance (GLA) Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. "(I had a) conversation with the GLA President, Grace Sun Wenfang, in conjunction with the conference,” wrote the MCA president in a Facebook post...

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19NovNovember 19, 2024

Education Ministry probing reports Thai students crossing Sg Golok to study in Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry will investigate reports of students from Thailand crossing Sungai Golok daily to attend school in Malaysia, says Fadhlina Sidek. The Education Minister said that if these students are Malaysians, this should not occur as the government has provided various access and educational facilities for its citizens. "If these children are Malaysians, they should...

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18NovNovember 18, 2024

Miss Thailand wins praises after finishing fourth in Miss Universe

BANGKOK: Though Miss Thailand, Suchata 'Opal' Chuangsri (pic), won fourth place in Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico on Sunday, several fans in Thailand praised her for her achievement in the final round of five pageants. A 21-year-old Phuket native was born on Sept 20, 2003. Her family runs a hotel in the southern island province. She is...

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16NovNovember 16, 2024

Kritanong ‘Jephat’ Suwanwong arrested at residence in Thailand’s iCon Group case

BANGKOK: The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct on Saturday (Nov 16) approved an arrest warrant for Kritanong Suwanwong, also known as "Jephat", on charges of extortion and acting as an intermediary for bribery, related to allegations of demanding money from suspects in The iCon Group network. Police officers from the Crime Suppression Division had...

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16NovNovember 16, 2024

Thai National Police Chief tightens rules on personal appearance

BANGKOK: National Police Chief Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet (pic) has emphasised strict adherence to the 2018 regulations on police uniforms and hairstyles, requiring officers to maintain a clean-cut appearance with shaved sides and back. This directive comes after the previous police chief, a year ago, issued a more relaxed guideline allowing side hair to be grown...

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15NovNovember 15, 2024

Thailand aims to legalise casinos next year in win for global players

BANGKOK (Bloomberg): Thailand is aiming to legalise casinos next year to draw foreign investments and collect more taxes, a potential win for global operators who have for long canvassing for the legislation to benefit from the country’s status as a tourism hot spot. The government is working to get a so-called "entertainment complex” bill, which will...

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11NovNovember 11, 2024

Thai woman suffers 18 years of pain after childbirth, finds needle left in vagina during suturing

BEIJING (SCMP): A Thai woman has stunned social media after revealing that a needle was mistakenly left in her vagina during childbirth 18 years ago, causing her severe pain all these years, and it still cannot be removed. The revelation was made on Nov 5 on the official website of the Pavena Foundation for Children and...

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07NovNovember 7, 2024

Thai PM meets Myanmar junta chief on sidelines of summit in China

KUNMING: Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met Myanmar's junta chief on the sidelines of a regional summit in China on Thursday (Nov 7), in a rare overseas trip by a general grappling with a civil war at home. Myanmar's ruling military has been battling against a rebellion that erupted after it seized power in a 2021...

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04NovNovember 4, 2024

Thai authorities have right to investigate six Malaysians on drug charges, says Kelantan Deputy MB

KOTA BHARU: The Kelantan government has full confidence in the Thai authorities to investigate six residents of the state, including a female singer who was arrested at a hotel near Sungai Golok last Friday, says Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan. The Kelantan Deputy Mentri Besar said the state government requested that the Thai authorities carry out...

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