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Plastic bottles and empty beer cans roll on the sea floor in the waters around Phuket in southern Thailand, while ever more garbage piles up on the island itself, a tourist hotspot better known for its pristine beaches and stunning sunsets.

BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Saturday (Jan 18) told Nakhon Phanom residents that if enacted, the government’s Entertainment Complex business bill would benefit the Thai economy,

A cryptocurrency sandbox is expected to be launched in Phuket in October, says former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

On August 20, 2024, in Phuket, Thailand, @ann_lakti shared a video of monkeys grabbing a woman's hair. In the video, several monkeys are seen gathered beside a tourist, and moments later, one of them grabs her hair and pulls it,

If enacted, the Entertainment Complex business bill would benefit the Thai economy, Mr Thaksin said. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Thailand welcomed 1.3 million tourists in early 2025, generating a staggering 66 billion baht in revenue, showcasing a strong recovery.

Thailand’s former PM Thaksin Shinawatra advocates for stablecoin adoption, crypto regulation, and gambling reforms.

Thailand is currently deliberating on allowing Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to be listed on local exchanges. This initiative could pave the way for both individual and institutional investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin within the country.

Thailand eyes spot Bitcoin ETF approval as the SEC considers allowing local listings for retail and institutional investors.

On August 20, 2024, in Phuket, Thailand, @ann_lakti shared a video of monkeys grabbing a woman's hair. In the video, several monkeys are seen gathered beside a tourist, and moments later, one of them grabs her hair and pulls it,

One Chinese tourist was killed and another injured after their jet skis collided off Thailand's Phuket island on Tuesday, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported, citing China's embassy in Thailand. The cause of the incident was being investigated,