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The Coffee Club resumes expansion in Thailand

The Coffee Club, an Australian restaurant, has resumed its expansion after its business started to see a full recovery from the impact of the Covid-19 outbreaks last year.

Bangkok Post · Apr 11, 2023

B2bn in assets seized from ‘Inspector Sua’ gang

Police have so for impounded about 2 billion baht worth of assets from 31 suspects in an online gambling network said to be run by a police lieutenant colonel, but detectives believe they have only exposed the tip of the iceberg.

Bangkok Post · Apr 11, 2023

Cambodia deports 19 Japanese cybercrime scam suspects

Police in Cambodia say 19 Japanese men detained in January on suspicion of taking part in phone and online scams have been deported to their homeland

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2023

Phuket expects big holiday boost

Visitors to Phuket during the Songkran Festival are expected to exceed those of 2019, with numbers 30% higher than before the pandemic, while authorities believe local tourism will generate 4.5 billion baht in revenue.

Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2023

Campaign to boost fruit sales

The Internal Trade Department under the Commerce Ministry has teamed up with hypermarkets, supermarkets and department stores to proactively manage the distribution of seasonal fruits, with the aim of reaching a target of 100,000 tonnes this year.

Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2023

Forest folk

As part of an attempt to keep fit and enjoy what little green space we have in Bangkok, I have been a regular visitor to Benjakitti Park and its recently added section known as Benjakitti Forest Park. The new site, situated on land formerly occupied by the state tobacco company,…

Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2023

Brit tourist, 30, found dead face down in a sewer in Cambodia drowned after fall

Charlie Frederick Gray, 30, was found dead in Cambodia last week and authorities launched an investigation. They reportedly said he died after falling face down in the sewer and drowning

Daily Mirror · Apr 10, 2023

Songkran flights up by 66%

Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) has said there will be 14,180 domestic and international flights during the Songkran holiday, an increase of 66% from the same period last year.

Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2023

Asai Bangkok Chinatown pays homage to Yaowarat with new menu

Asai Chinatown Bangkok has introduced a new menu concept at Jam Jam Eatery & Bar, whipping up contemporary Thai-Chinese fare inspired by the rich and diverse culinary heritage of Bangkok's Chinatown.

Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2023

Silom road won't be closed for Songkran

Silom road in Bang Rak district will not be closed for this year's Songkran Festival but people will still be free to splash water and indulge in other fun-filled activities as usual, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2023