Lucky day: Man celebrates 6 million baht lottery win in Nong Khai
Jan 3, 2025 · Photo courtesy of KhaoSod. A wave of excitement swept through a household in Nong Khai province when a young woman shared the news of her uncle’s lottery win.. The Thai government announced the results of the national lottery yesterday, January 2, revealing the winning number 730209 for the first prize. A resident of Nong Khai province, identified only through her Facebook account Mod ...
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Thailand's credit card industry faces toughest challenge in 20 years
Dec 20, 2024 · Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post . The credit card industry in Thailand is bracing for its most formidable challenge in two decades, a situation attributed to an anticipated weak economy next year, as highlighted by the Thai Bankers’ Association’s credit card club.. Atis Ruchirawat, chair of the club, emphasised that the unsecured loan sector, encompassing credit cards and personal loans ...
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Thai woman warns of credit card fraud after Bangkok onsen visit
Jan 6, 2025 · Photo by Wren Chai via Unsplash . A Thai woman issued a warning after nearly losing 85,900 baht in credit card fraud following a visit to an onsen in Bangkok.The incident has since gone viral on social media, prompting more victims to come forward. The woman, who has chosen to remain anonymous, yesterday, January 5, …
Bitcoin soars as ETFs and halving spark a crypto frenzy
Jan 6, 2025 · On a more local note, former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra has thrown his weight behind the Bitcoin buzz, proposing a Bitcoin sandbox initiative for Phuket tourists, encouraging the use of cryptocurrency for payments.In a candid note to friends, Thaksin, as relayed by Chinese cryptocurrency pundit Colin Wu, predicted Bitcoin could skyrocket to US$850,000 before long, reported Bangkok Post.
Teen accidentally shoots himself in Buriram clash | Thaiger
Jan 2, 2025 · Picture courtesy of KhaoSod An 18 year old man from Buriram tragically died after accidentally shooting himself on a motorcycle trip to a rival’s village, intending to cause chaos with a homemade gun and a ping pong bomb. This incident occurred as the young man, referred to as A, was on a motorcycle with a friend, heading towards a rival group’s village.
Heart-stopping error: Patient sent to the wrong hospital by
Jan 4, 2025 · Photo courtesy of KhaoSod. The National Institute for Emergency Medicine (NIEM) is investigating a recent incident involving a red uniform volunteer who allegedly delayed critical heart treatment by transporting a patient to the wrong hospital.The issue arose after the patient’s relatives reported an emergency on December 28 through the 1669 hotline, expecting advanced ambulance care due to ...
Poll reveals what’s draining happiness from the Land of Smiles
Dec 24, 2024 · Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail. It seems 2024 has been a tough year for many in Thailand, and despite its moniker, the Land of Smiles, not many are feeling the joy as economic woes, political turmoil, and cybercrime topped the list of frustrations in a new poll by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA).. The annual survey, titled What Have You Been Tired of in 2024 ...
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