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Chiang Mai’s ‘Half-Half North’ Campaign Seen as Insufficient Boost for Tourism.

Chiang Mai: The private sector in Chiang Mai has expressed concerns that the ‘Half-Half North’ campaign may only slightly benefit tourism, rather than having a significant impact. Mr. Suphamit Kitjapipat, President of the Chiang Mai Tourism Business Association, highlighted that the current spending associated with the Aew Nuea Khon La Khrueng project is not as robust as anticipated. According to

Immigration Police Arrest Two Myanmar Men for Illegal Ice Cream Production in Bangkok.

Bangkok: Immigration police have apprehended two Burmese men for illegally producing and distributing homemade ice cream across the city. The operation involved mixing ingredients like fresh coconut milk on unsanitary conditions and then selling the products throughout Bangkok. According to Thai News Agency, the arrests followed a viral clip featuring a young Myanmar man preparing ice cream using readily available

Cooler Mornings Expected in Thailand as Temperatures Drop, Warns Meteorological Department.

BANGKOK: The Meteorological Department has announced that the upper part of Thailand will experience cooler mornings, with temperatures expected to drop by 1-2 degrees Celsius. This change in weather is accompanied by strong winds, particularly in the Northeastern region, and thunderstorms predicted for certain areas in the lower Northern, lower Northeastern, lower Central regions, including Bangkok and its vicinity, and

Boss Di Icon Investigated, Money Connections to Politician’s Mother “S” Found.

Bangkok: Big Tao reveals that the investigation of the boss of the Icon Group in prison found financial trails to the mother of politician “S” and then transferred to a person close to this politician. Tomorrow there will be a big meeting on the Icon Group case. According to Thai News Agency, Pol Maj Gen Charoonkiat Pankaew, deputy commander of

Find a Way Out: Mother Makes Cage to Imprison Drug Addicted Child in Hopes of Getting Treatment.

Buriram: A mother in Buriram constructed a cage-like room in her home for her 42-year-old son who was set to return from drug addiction treatment. This act, however, raised legal concerns, prompting officials to intervene and provide assistance to ensure appropriate treatment methods are pursued. According to Thai News Agency, the mother, whose actions were initially perceived as a violation

Boss Paul’s Lawyer Clarifies DSI’s Lack of Coordination on Pyramid Scheme Charges.

Bangkok: Boss Paul’s legal representative, Mr. Witoon Kaengngan, disclosed that the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has not yet coordinated to file additional charges related to pyramid schemes against his client, Mr. Woraratphon Woratworakul, also known as Boss Paul. The legal team is currently focused on preparing necessary documents and evidence, while Boss Paul remains unconcerned about potential charges. According

Senior Monk Confirms Former Deputy Abbot Used Personal Funds for Laywomen.

Maha Sarakham: The abbot of Wat Pa Wang Nam Yen, Phra Ajahn Suriyant Kosapanyo, has clarified that the money allegedly given by a former deputy abbot to a female follower was from his personal funds, not the temple’s. This statement comes amidst ongoing exposure of the incident, including the revelation of a 2 million baht transfer slip. According to Thai

Metropolitan Police Bureau Clears Wang Thonglang Station of Negligence in Gambling Den Raid.

BANGKOK: The Metropolitan Police Bureau has confirmed that officers from the Wang Thonglang Police Station were not negligent in the recent raid on a gambling den. The raid, conducted jointly with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), led to the arrest of those involved in illegal gambling activities concealed within a building, after public tip-offs prompted law enforcement action. According