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  • 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
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  • 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
  • SPA InterContinental Refreshes with Kao Chae Therapy

    A haven of relaxation in the heart of the city, SPA InterContinental on level 36 of InterContinental Bangkok, one of

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    A haven of relaxation in the heart of the city, SPA InterContinental on level 36 of InterContinental Bangkok, one of the Best Hotels in Southeast Asia at the 2024 Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards UK and a Michelin Guide Key Hotel, is offering respite from the Thai summer with a unique approach. Combining botanical fragrances, the extraordinary qualities of rice, and a delicate precision fit for royalty, the 90-minute Khao Chae Therapy programme provides a wonderful retreat from the heat.

    A fragrant blend of floral-infused rice and delicate bites, Khao Chae is a complete expression of Thai elegance and beauty. Once a royal delicacy, this refreshing dish was designed to cool the Kingdom’s nobility during the heat of Thai summer. Today, it remains a symbol of luxury and a beloved Songkran Festival tradition.

    Spa InterContinental is taking inspiration from the allures of Khao Chae to deliver an experience of authentic Thai hospitality and artful refreshment.

    The Khao Chae Therapy programme begins with a regal 30-minute Jasmine Rice Body Scrub incorporating jasmine and rose scented water. The gentle exfoliation using extracts from Thai Jasmine rice uncovers the skin’s natural radiance, leaving the body silk soft.

    After the revelation is a 60-minute Jasmine Rice Bran Oil Massage. Paired with aromatherapy, gentle and firm pressure is alternated during the application of golden rice bran oil. The natural extract hydrates the skin while also providing UV protection. Rich in vitamins B and E, as well as Gamma Oryzanol, the oil is wonderfully antioxidant, boosting skin health through moisturisation. Resulting from the treatment is complete relaxation and relief from stress.

    Priced at THB 3,950++ per person, the Khao Chae Therapy is available daily at SPA InterContinental from 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025, from 09.00 to 23.00 hours.

    For reservations and inquiries, please contact InterContinental Bangkok at SPA.bkkhb@ihg.com or by calling +66 (0) 2 656 0444 or visit intercontinental.com/bangkok.

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

     

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    15 March 15 2025
    HEALTH
    https://thairesidents.com/?p=51124
  • Koh Samui Customs seizes 140kg of dried cannabis flowers destined for UK

    SEIZED AT Koh Samui International Airport were seven suitcases belonging to five foreign passengers packed with 140 kilogrammes of dried

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    SEIZED AT Koh Samui International Airport were seven suitcases belonging to five foreign passengers packed with 140 kilogrammes of dried cannabis flowers in vacuum-sealed bags, worth approximately 4 million baht, heading for Singapore then onwards to UK, Naewna newspaper said this morning (March 13).

    Pol. Col. Den Duang Thongsrisuk, superintendent of Bo Phut police station, was notified by Mr. Rueangyot Tokamoltham, chief of Koh Samui Customs checkpoint, that suspicious objects had been spotted in seven suitcases when screened by the baggage X-ray with a police team then quickly rushing to the airport.

    After that police took the five unidentified foreign passengers, two British men, two British women and a Malaysian man, and the seven suitcases to the police station and coordinated with Surat Thani Immigration Bureau and Koh Samui Tourist Police to join the inspection with the 140kg dried cannabis flowers found in all of them.

    The two British men who are friends said they had been hired to transport the luggage to London, with a Thai man bringing four suitcases to their hotel holding 85.34kg of dried cannabis flowers in vacuum-sealed bags. If successful their debts in the UK would be cleared.

    The two British women who are likewise friends said they too were hired to transport luggage to London, with a Thai man dropping off two suitcases to their  hotel containing 35.8kg of dried cannabis flowers in vacuum-sealed bags. If successful they were to be paid 2,000 pounds each (approximately 87,500 baht each).

    The Malaysian man was given a suitcase containing 22.80kg cannabis flowers in vacuum-sealed bags to take to Singapore and if successful he was to be paid 6,000 ringgit (approximately 45,700 baht).

    They were charged with smuggling goods that have not been cleared by customs out of the country under sections 242 and 252 in conjunction with sections 166 and 167 of the Customs Act 2560. They were also slapped with violating Section 78 in conjunction with Section 46 of the Protection and Promotion of Traditional Thai Medical Knowledge Act B.E. 2542 and the Public Health Ministry Announcement on Controlled Herbs (Cannabis) B.E. 2565.

    All five confessed to the charges and asked for the case to be suspended at the customs level by agreeing to forfeit the large amount of seized dried cannabis flowers to the state. They also wrote a letter requesting that comparison be made and the lawsuit dropped.

    Cannabis in the UK is illegal for recreational use and is classified as a Class B drug. In 2004, the UK made cannabis a Class C drug with less severe penalties, but it was moved back to Class B in 2009. Medical use of cannabis, when prescribed by a registered specialist doctor, was legalised in November 2018, according to Wikipedia.

    Photos: Naewna

    This report was originally published by www.thainewsroom.com

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    14 March 14 2025
    LOCAL
    https://thairesidents.com/?p=51128