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Thai-Lao friendship bridge to open in November

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The fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, connecting Thailand’s Bueng Kan province and Laos’ Pakxan town, has been scheduled to open in November. The announcement was made by Deputy Transport Minister, Manaporn Charoensri.

The bridge will span from Bueng Kan, Khai Si and Wisit subdistricts in the Mueang Bueng Kan district, situated across the river from Pakxan. The construction project features a 1.35-kilometre crossover with a dual-lane road traversing the Mekong River and a four-lane bypass on the Thailand side. This bypass links Highway No.222 (Bueng Kan-Phang Khon) with Nong Khai, Nakhon Phanom and Sakon Nakhon. Additionally, a dual-lane, 2.86-kilometre bypass in Pakxan is included in the project.

The project, with a total cost of 3.9 billion baht, aims to facilitate transportation between Thailand and Laos. Manaporn indicated that the bridge would…


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Bangkok Post – Thai TV drama firm seeks global soft power

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Be On Cloud, a company known for producing popular Boys Love or Y Series TV dramas, aims to promote Thailand’s soft power and local products on the global stage through its series.

Mr Krisda says Be On Cloud is ready to partner with film and series producers and entertainment firms with a similar vision and ethos.

Recent productions include KinnPorsche The Series (2022), Dead Friend Forever (2023), Man Suang (2023), 4 Minutes (2024), and a new series project titled Shine.

The company also has a business related to managing artists, including on its roster famous artists such as Phakphum Romsaithong (Mile) and Nattawin Wattanagitiphat (Apo), co-stars of the breakout TV drama KinnPorsche The Series. Other artists…


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Bangkok Post – PM urges vigilance after Covid-19 surge

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered local authorities to monitor Covid-19 cases after infections spiked during Songkran.

Deputy Prime Minister’s Office spokeswoman Kenika Ounjit said on Friday that the prime minister and public health officials had raised concerns about the possibility of a further outbreak.

She said local authorities had been ordered to ensure hospitals were prepared for potential patients if that eventuated.

People experiencing cold-like symptoms are suggested to wear a face mask when in public, wash their hands often, and conduct an…


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What are these seeds I bought while traveling in Thailand? All I know is they taste really good.

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What are these seeds I bought while traveling in Thailand? All I know is they taste really good.


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Record Store Recommendations

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Any recommendations on record stores in and around chiang mai? Bonus if itvis anything tooled towards punk or sub culture – have earmarked the visible ones I can see on Google Maps bit good to know of there is hidden Gems


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AirAsia ventures into aviation consulting and planning

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AirAsia is looking to expand its horizons beyond Southeast Asia by stepping into the realm of aviation consulting and planning. This strategic move comes as a part of a larger plan to separate its non-aviation ventures from its core aviation business.

Tony Fernandes, the chief executive of Capital A, disclosed that a conditional sales and purchase agreement has been finalised for the strategic divestment of Capital A and the strategic acquisition of AirAsia airlines by the AirAsia Group.

According to the agreement, all airlines under AirAsia will now come together under the umbrella of the newly formed AirAsia Group. Meanwhile, Capital A will retain its four non-aviation businesses, which include Capital A Aviation Services, Teleport, Move Digital, and Capital A International.

The divestment deal is estimated to be worth a whopping 6.8 billion…


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Kind + Jugend ASEAN 2024, The Trade Show for Maternity, Baby & Kids Products 

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Don’t miss out on the Business Matching Programme, the Trend Forum, and the Innovation ASEAN Award.

And also welcome all consumers & end-users to visit this premier trade show, from today – April 27, 2024, at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Halls 5-6, Bangkok. 10am to 6pm. Expecting 4,000 attendees over three days.

Kind + Jugend ASEAN’s Set to Raise Industry Standards Like Never Before

Mathias Kuepper, Managing Director and VP Asia-Pacific of Koelnmesse, says “Kind + Jugend ASEAN is a trade fair designed to propel the maternity, baby, & kids products industry forward in the ASEAN region. As the premier and singular exhibition of its kind in the area, it offers a prime platform for those in search of premium products to connect and negotiate with over 150 top-tier leading companies from across the globe. We’re talking about countries like the United States,…


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Bangkok Post – Cybercriminals using AI for attacks

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Cyber-attacks will increasingly use artificial intelligence (AI) to speed up their post-exploitation activities at targeted organisations, according to Palo Alto Networks.

AI has transformed the threat landscape, expanding the speed, scale and sophistication of cyber-attacks, Steven Scheurmann, the US-based cybersecurity firm’s regional vice-president for Asean, told the Bangkok Post.

The low-hanging fruit for attackers is to use AI chatbots to craft more realistic phishing emails with fewer obvious errors, he said.

With AI, it is easier to create deepfakes, opening the door to misinformation or propaganda campaigns, said Mr Scheurmann. For example, a multinational firm’s Hong Kong office lost HK$200 million after scammers staged a deepfake video meeting.

“We see signs that bad actors are using AI to attack organisations on a larger scale,” he…


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Bangkok Post – Special status sought for Phuket

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Redesignation would ‘boost development’

Tourists relax on the beach in Phuket. (File photo: Achadthaya Chuenniran)

The governor of Phuket has proposed designating the island province as a special administrative area to gain more authority over taxation and budget allocation so it can be developed in line with Bangkok and Pattaya in terms of its administrative frameworks.

Speaking during the annual general meeting of the Phuket Chamber of Commerce (PCC) on Friday, Sophon Suwannarat spoke about the delayed progress of the resort island’s development strategy under 10 pillars…


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Any experience with the infamous “review a farang” Facebook groups?

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Disclaimer: yes I enjoy safe casual sex in Thailand through dating apps like a lot of people who live/visit here.

However, recently couple of girls I’ve hooked up with in the past told me that I was recently posted there and it has over 300 comments😳

They are all very secretive and wouldn’t say what was written about me.

Anyone had similar experience and can share what kind of stuff is talked about?


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