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  • Bangkok Governor declares metropolis a disaster zone

    BANGKOK Governor Chadchart Sittipunt this afternoon (March 28) declared Bangkok a disaster zone after a powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on

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    BANGKOK Governor Chadchart Sittipunt this afternoon (March 28) declared Bangkok a disaster zone after a powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale centred at Myanmar’s Mandalay city rattled the metropolis with tremors also felt across the country, Naewna newspaper said

    He said the earthquake at 1.20 p.m. had damaged many buildings in the city and ordered all Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) units, including medical and civil engineering, to monitor the situation and follow on damage to tall and abandoned buildings plus hospitals.

    If cracks are found in any building those in charge were told to report them to the command centre.

    Regarding hospitals, the maintenance department were told to inspect and assess the structure and if they are safe to return then critically-ill patients should be the first to be moved back in. Those who do not require urgent medical care should return home and make a new appointment.

    BMA’s webpage warned the public to avoid Rama III and Bhumibol bridges with roads leading to them now closed.

    Those who find people trapped and injured in buildings should call 1555 for emergency assistance. If they find damaged buildings with cracks in columns and beams, they should take photos of them and send a message to Traffy Fondu (https://fondue.traffy.in.th/bangkok) for volunteer engineers to inspect.

    Photos: Thai Rath

    This report was originally published by www.thainewsroom.com

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    31 March 31 2025
    AROUND TOWN
    https://thairesidents.com/?p=51169
  • Indulge in the Premium Seafood Dinner Buffet at InterContinental Bangkok

    Experience the finest seafood at Espresso’s Premium Seafood Dinner Buffet, the ultimate destination for ocean-fresh delicacies at InterContinental Bangkok. Available

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    Experience the finest seafood at Espresso’s Premium Seafood Dinner Buffet, the ultimate destination for ocean-fresh delicacies at InterContinental Bangkok.

    Available every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, this lavish buffet presents a spectacular Seafood on Ice selection, featuring Irish and Fine De Claire Oysters, alongside an exquisite array of caviar such as Avruga, Salmon Roe, Black Lumpfish, and Red Lumpfish.

    Savor Golden King Crab Leg, Canadian Lobster, River Prawns, and White Prawns, prepared to your preference—steamed or poached. The spread continues with New Zealand Green Mussels and Swimmer Crab, while the BBQ Station delights with Marinated Tuna Steak, Grilled Grouper with Dill Crème Sauce, and Rock Lobster with Seafood Sauce.

    Beyond seafood, indulge in Australian Lamb Chops, Wagyu Beef Steak, and expertly roasted Australian Beef Striploin infused with fresh herbs. The Chinese BBQ station offers Peking Duck, Crispy Pork Belly, and BBQ Pork.

    For dessert, enjoy live-prepared Crepe Suzette with Nutella, Strawberries, and Chocolate, or the beloved Thai Mango Sticky Rice. A Chocolate Fountain with fresh seasonal fruits completes the experience.

    Adding a special touch, each guest receives a signature Goong Ta Kai—roasted river prawn with garlic, lemongrass, and turmeric, served with chili sauce. Enhance the evening with live jazz music from 18:30 to 21:15.

    📍 Espresso, Mezzanine Level, InterContinental Bangkok
    ⏰ Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 18:00 – 22:30
    💰 THB 2,250++ per adult | THB 1,200++ per child

    For reservations, contact dining.bkkhb@ihg.com or call +66 (0) 2 656 0444.

    Prices are subject to a 10% service charge and applicable government taxes.

    As a Michelin Guide Key Hotel and a 2024 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Award Winner, InterContinental Bangkok offers an elegant blend of contemporary design with Thai influences, delivering exceptional hospitality and world-class dining.

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    29 March 29 2025
    AROUND TOWN
    https://thairesidents.com/?p=51165
  • EBC Financial Group Highlights AI’s Transformative Impact on Global Trading and Thailand’s Economy

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the financial sector, enhancing decision-making, boosting efficiency, and reshaping trading strategies. As AI adoption accelerates,

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    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the financial sector, enhancing decision-making, boosting efficiency, and reshaping trading strategies. As AI adoption accelerates, global regulators are working to ensure responsible implementation while fostering innovation. Thailand is actively integrating AI into its economy through strategic policies and investments, positioning itself as a key player in the AI-driven financial landscape.

    AI’s Expanding Role in Global Finance and Trading

    AI has transformed trading with high-frequency algorithms, real-time market analysis, and automated risk assessments. AI-powered trading systems can process massive datasets within milliseconds, improving efficiency while introducing regulatory challenges. Organizations like the World Trade Organization (WTO) are working to align global AI governance to prevent trade disruptions.

    Thailand’s AI Investments and Digital Economy Expansion

    The Thai government is accelerating AI adoption by funding research, supporting startups, and developing digital infrastructure. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has set a goal for the digital economy to contribute 30% of GDP by 2030, with AI playing a crucial role in agriculture, exports, and industrial automation. Global tech giants like Google have also invested significantly, including a $1 billion commitment to Thailand’s cloud and data center expansion.

    Grok AI: Redefining Market Intelligence

    Grok AI is revolutionizing trading with deep learning capabilities that analyze vast datasets, detect market patterns, and predict trends with greater accuracy. While its open-source nature offers customization benefits, it also raises concerns about regulatory oversight and ethical AI use. Thailand is developing AI governance frameworks to ensure financial stability while driving economic growth.

    Thailand’s AI Strategy: Balancing Innovation and Regulation

    Thailand is introducing key AI regulations, including the Draft Royal Decree on AI Business Operations and the Draft Act on AI Innovation Support. These policies aim to regulate high-risk AI applications while encouraging technological advancement through regulatory sandboxes and data-sharing initiatives.

    EBC Financial Group’s Perspective on AI in Finance

    EBC Financial Group recognizes AI’s potential to enhance trading execution, risk management, and financial services. David Barrett, CEO of EBC Financial Group (UK) Ltd., emphasized that AI remains in its early stages, with financial markets experiencing an AI-driven growth cycle rather than disruption.

    Thailand’s AI-Driven Future

    Thailand’s commitment to AI adoption positions it as a leader in technology-driven economic growth. By balancing innovation with regulation, the country is fostering an environment where businesses can thrive while ensuring responsible AI development in finance and beyond

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    27 March 27 2025
    MONEY
    https://thairesidents.com/?p=51161
  • Over a 1,000-year-old pagoda unearthed in Phayao

    VILLAGERS and monks in northern Phayao city district have unearthed over a thousand-year-old seven-tiered pagoda in rice fields expropriated for

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    VILLAGERS and monks in northern Phayao city district have unearthed over a thousand-year-old seven-tiered pagoda in rice fields expropriated for the construction of Den Chai-Chiang Rai-Chiang Khong double-track railway, Naewna newspaper said today (March 24).

    This ancient temple, located near Ban Chedi Ngam community where the construction team is building the railway line, has been known to exist and was called Wat That Nok Saeo.

    Aside from lots of old bricks and the base of a lotus-shaped temple pillar, the excavation uncovered the tip of this seven-tiered pagoda which is two metres high and a metre wide at the base.

    Villagers and monks from Wat Chedi Ngam used a crane to move it to the temple to await inspection by a Fine Arts Department team.

    They also cordoned off the area to prevent amulet experts and treasure hunters from entering.

    The community leader has asked the Fine Arts Department to come and survey the remains of the ancient pagoda and preserve it as an ancient site and tourist attraction.

    Photos: Naewna

    This report was originally published by www.thainewsroom.com

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    26 March 26 2025
    LOCAL
    https://thairesidents.com/?p=51157
  • TCC Technology Group, Together with Customers, Spreads Happiness through “Turn Gift to Give Year 3”

    Recently, TCC Technology Group continued our commitment to giving back to society through the “Turn Gift to Give” initiative for

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    Recently, TCC Technology Group continued our commitment to giving back to society through the “Turn Gift to Give” initiative for the third year. The project aims to transform gifts into acts of giving, fostering a better and more sustainable society.

    This year, TCC Technology Group, together with customers, has extended support to the Mirror Foundation, the Thai with Disability Foundation, and the Siriraj Foundation. These organizations are dedicated to various social causes, including supporting children and youth, empowering people with disabilities, and advancing medical initiatives.

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    25 March 25 2025
    AROUND TOWN
    https://thairesidents.com/?p=51153
  • Indulge in Exquisite All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum at Summer Palace

    At just THB 1,150++ per person, the perennially popular all-you-can-eat Dim Sum experience, available for lunch and dinner at Summer

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    At just THB 1,150++ per person, the perennially popular all-you-can-eat Dim Sum experience, available for lunch and dinner at Summer Palace at InterContinental Bangkok, is the epitome of good taste and value for money.

    The experience is prepared by Executive Chinese Chef Shui Wing Yau and Dim Sum Chef Pui Kwan Chan, both Hong Kong natives, bringing the heady flavours of the streets of Hong Kong to the heart of Bangkok.

    Famous selection of delicious handmade dim sum are prepared using the time-honoured techniques of steaming, baking, stir-frying and deep-frying. Steamed delights in the selection include classic Ha Gao prawn dumplings and a sophisticated black truffle dumpling with vegetables and fresh mushrooms. Wok-fried turnip cake served with Chef’s special XO sauce, and a baked fresh milk and egg white tart offer delightful taste and textural sensations, as do crispy deep-fried offerings like king crab meat and avocado spring rolls, and mini pancakes of shrimp.

    Beyond delicious all-you-can-eat dim sum, the menu includes piquant choices of appetisers, zesty soups, hearty main courses and toothsome desserts. The starter assortment features Cantonese mainstays like barbecued pork ribs with honey sauce and jellyfish with chilli and cucumber. Soups include a hot and sour Sichuan broth with shrimp, while for mains diners can choose classics such as chicken fried rice with salted fish and wok-fried egg noodle with roasted duck and XO sauce. Capping off the meal are popular desserts like black sesame dumpling with ginger tea and chilled sago with pomelo.

    Available daily at Summer Palace for lunch from 11.30 to 14.30 hours and dinner from 18.00 to 22.30 hours, the all-you-can-eat Dim Sum menu is priced at THB 1,150++ per person, offering exceptional value for money.

    The restaurant, located on the Mezzanine level of InterContinental Bangkok, provides an elegantly sophisticated but relaxed setting, perfect for both business lunches and leisurely dining with friends and family. Ten richly appointed private dining rooms, the largest able to seat 20 guests, make it a top choice for special occasions.

    For more details, please email dining.bkkhb@ihg.com or call 02 656 0444.

    Prices are in Thai Baht and subject to 10% service charge and applicable government taxes

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    20 March 20 2025
    AROUND TOWN
    https://thairesidents.com/?p=51148
  • 35 tourists rescued after boat billows black smoke into the sky

    A GROUP OF 35 Russian tourists were safely rescued from their double-decker boat sailing near Koh Sak island, close to

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    A GROUP OF 35 Russian tourists were safely rescued from their double-decker boat sailing near Koh Sak island, close to Koh Larn off Pattaya, this morning (March 18) after the vessel started releasing billows of thick black smoke into the sky due to engine malfunction, Amarin TV said.

    At 10 a.m. the Marine Disaster Prevention Division at this seaside city was notified of a tourist boat initially believed to have caught fire in the middle of the sea near Koh Sak and quickly sent rescue and fire boats there.

    Approximately 500 metres from this island they found the tourist boat, named “Pattaya Bay Cruise” with the hull longer than 70 feet, pouring black smoke from under the hull where the engine room was believed to be located. The smoke floated high into the sky and could be seen from a distance.

    After rescuers and the captain examined the engine room they found out that no fire had broken out but the exhaust system had malfunctioned leading to the black smoke billowing out.

    The 35 Russian tourists who were heading for Koh Sak were swiftly transferred to another boat.

    The captain later explained that the exhaust pipe had detached from the engine leading to black smoke pouring out but there was no fire.

    Photos: Amarin TV

    This report originally published by www.thainewsroom.com

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    19 March 19 2025
    LOCAL
    https://thairesidents.com/?p=51144
  • Anantara Golden Triangle Hosts School Kids for Thai National Elephant Day”

    A long-standing sanctuary for 20 elephants rescued from urban sprawl and illegal logging camps, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp &

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    A long-standing sanctuary for 20 elephants rescued from urban sprawl and illegal logging camps, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, in partnership with the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation (GTAEF), gave the gentle giants the run of the resort to mark Thai National Elephant Day. The two-day event, with participation from local children, artists and guests, aimed to highlight the important role elephants have always played in Thai society.

    The festivities opened with a spiritual ceremony and lunch hosted by the Anantara team for local school children before kicking off the main event of the day – the elephant education workshop.  After observing elephants in their natural habitat the students joined an elephant osteopath for an elephant massage showcase, inspiring some of them to take up a career as elephant caretakers or wildlife veterinarians. Anantara Golden Triangle also put on a craft market showcasing pachyderm-inspired souvenirs and handicrafts from local artists. The highlight of the event was the buffet of the elephants’ favourite treats laid out by the riverbank.

    “In today’s digital society, it’s easy to lose touch with nature and our roots. This national day not only is a heartfelt gesture from our community to the elephants, but also a chance to remind the young about the way of life that has shaped Thai society for centuries,” concluded Arnaud Béril, General Manager of Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort.

    For more information about Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, please visit https://www.anantara.com/en/golden-triangle-chiang-rai.

     

    For a better idea of the sort of thing the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation (GTAEF) get up to in the elephant camp, please visit us on Facebook: GTAEF Helping Elephants and IG: GTAEF_Thailand.

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    18 March 18 2025
    LOCAL
    https://thairesidents.com/?p=51140
  • Rabbit Life Insurance: Double Rabbit Points with ‘Jai Jai 25/9’!

    Rabbit Life Insurance Public Company Limited, also known as Rabbit Life, a subsidiary of BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited,

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    Rabbit Life Insurance Public Company Limited, also known as Rabbit Life, a subsidiary of BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited, invites you to plan your finances for your loved ones with ‘Jai Jai 25/9’ insurance plan, which offers both coverage and savings benefits. Enjoy an exclusive deal! When purchasing a new ‘Jai Jai 25/9’ insurance policy, you will be eligible to receive double Rabbit Points for the first year’s premium payment, provided that the policy remains active beyond the cancellation period. * These points can be redeemed for special privileges in the Rabbit Rewards application. Those interested can purchase the insurance product through designated channels from now until April 30, 2025.

    For further details about the ‘Jai Jai 25/9’, other insurance products and promotions, visit the rabbit Life Insurance website at www.rabbitlife.co.th.

     Conditions: Benefits and coverage are subject to the terms and conditions of the policy. Purchasers are advised to thoroughly understand the coverage details and conditions before making any insurance decisions.

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    17 March 17 2025
    HEALTH
    https://thairesidents.com/?p=51136
  • ‘White Lotus Effect’ Boosts Bookings for Minor Hotels in Thailand

    Anantara resorts featured in HBO series see 104% web traffic surge, 180% jump in bookings Minor Hotels is experiencing the

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    Anantara resorts featured in HBO series see 104% web traffic surge, 180% jump in bookings

    Minor Hotels is experiencing the ‘White Lotus Effect’ as three of its Anantara resorts in Thailand—filming locations for HBO’s The White Lotus Season 3—see a surge in online interest and bookings.

    Following the show’s February 16 premiere, Anantara Lawana Koh Samui, Anantara Bophut Koh Samui, and Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas recorded a 104% year-over-year (y-y) spike in web traffic and a 41% increase in direct bookings for February. Booking conversions soared after the first two episodes aired, with retail segment room night production up 53% and over 180% in the following weeks.

    Search traffic for these resorts on Anantara’s booking engine doubled compared to the same period last year. Additionally, Minor Hotels reports a 40% y-y rise in web traffic across its luxury properties in Thailand, driven by key markets like the UK, US, India, Germany, and France.

    “We’re thrilled to see travelers inspired by The White Lotus and expect this to elevate Thailand’s status as a global luxury and wellness destination,” said Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor International.

    Minor Hotels also owns Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, another key filming location. To celebrate the show’s success, Anantara has launched a Lotus Awakening Escape package, offering immersive experiences at the featured resorts.

    For more details or bookings, visit www.anantara.com.

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    16 March 16 2025
    LOCAL
    https://thairesidents.com/?p=51132