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BANGKOK – Walk down any bustling street in Thailand, and the vibrant colors of the gig economy are impossible to miss. There are the bright orange vests of motorcycle taxi drivers weaving through gridlocked traffic. There are the neon green and pink delivery bags rushing hot meals to high-rise apartments. These workers are the lifeblood […]

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MAY

Irish Tourist, 54, Struck and Killed By Speeding SUV in Phang Nga Thailand

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CTN News

PHUKET – A peaceful evening in the popular tourist town of Khao Lak, located in Phang Nga Province, Thailand, ended in tragedy on March 17, 2025. A 54-year-old Irish national lost his life after being struck by a fast-moving SUV. The accident happened on the busy Phetkasem Road. Local police and emergency crews rushed to […]

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MAY

World Bank Outlines Thailand’s Economic Future Amid Global Tensions

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Anna Wong

BANGKOK — In a period of heightened global instability, Thailand finds itself at a critical economic crossroads. Faced with escalating tensions in the Middle East and a shifting global trade landscape, the World Bank has issued a new assessment of the nation’s future, balancing cautious growth forecasts with a bold vision for structural transformation. In […]

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MAY

Customer Experience in Thailand: Why It Must Come First

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Anna Wong

Thai customers have more choices than ever, and they won’t wait around for slow replies, confusing checkout steps, or weak after-sales support. Customer experience now shapes whether people trust your brand, buy again, and tell others about you. That matters even more in Thailand, where shopping, service, and payment habits are spread across mobile, social […]

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MAY

Red Light Therapy in Thailand: Is It Safe and Where to Get It?

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Naree Srisuk

Red light therapy, scientifically known as photobiomodulation, is surging in popularity across Thailand as people seek benefits like improved skin health, faster recovery, pain relief, and an effortless addition to their wellness routines. You’ll see red light therapy in Thailand talked about everywhere in clinics, spas, and recovery centers, particularly in bustling cities where health […]

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MAY

Thailand Turns to Generative AI for Tourism Marketing

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Thanawat Chaiyaporn

BANGKOK - Thailand is moving tourism marketing in a new direction, and generative AI is now part of that shift. The Tourism Authority of Thailand's upgraded Amazing Thailand app includes an AI chatbot that gives travelers more personal trip ideas,…

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APR

The Growing Role of Mobile Applications in Thailand

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Naree Srisuk

BANGKOK - Mobile apps in Thailand are no longer simple convenience tools; they're part of how people pay, shop, travel, study, and deal with the state.

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Thailand Boosting Business Efficiency with Custom Software Solutions

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Naree Srisuk

BANGKOK - In 2026, businesses in Thailand are under more pressure than ever. Costs are up, customers expect faster service, compliance rules are tighter, and lean teams still have to keep work moving.

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APR

Thailand’s E-Commerce Surge: 51.8% Jump to $35.5 Billion

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK - Thailand's e-commerce market rocketed 51.8% in 2025 to hit $35.5 billion in sales. That's more than double the Southeast Asia average of 22.8%, which reached $157.6 billion overall.

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APR

An Asset-Light Innovation Reshaping Thailand’s Capital Market

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK, Thailand - In 2026, every day Thais check their phones and trade stocks from a Bangkok street or Chiang Rai home. No big bank branches needed. Digital apps handle it all, fast and simple. That's asset-light innovation in action.

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