In a rare move, tech giant Apple has issued a formal apology and removed its recent “Out Of Office” (OOO) advertisement after facing significant public backlash. The ad, which was intended to promote the flexibility and freedom offered by Apple’s suite of productivity tools, quickly sparked controversy and criticism across various social media platforms and […]
Officers from the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) raided 12 Chinese supermarkets in Bangkok on Friday, discovering tonnes of made-in-China products lacking certification from Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA). PM Points Out Problems Related to Chinese Goods Flooding Thai Market The raids were prompted by complaints from consumers who noticed products without FDA labels […]
The Apple commercial titled “OOO (Out Of Office)” from the “Underdogs” series has caused significant backlash in Thailand. The ad, which was intended to showcase Apple’s products in a comedic thriller format, features a team of employees navigating various adventures in Thailand to meet client demands. However, many Thai viewers found the portrayal of their […]
At 10:00 AM on July 31st, 2024, the Thai Criminal Court convened to deliver its verdict in the high-profile lèse-majesté case against Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak, a prominent leader of the pro-democracy Ratsadon group. Protest Leader ‘Penguin’ Temporarily Released The prosecution accused Parit of defaming the monarchy under Section 112 of the Criminal Code and violating […]
The Thai baht reached its strongest level in four and a half months, trading at 35.62 baht per U.S. dollar before closing the day at 35.64 on Wednesday. Thai Baht Fluctuation Predicted Amid Key Economic Meetings This appreciation was attributed to several factors, including a rise in the Japanese yen following the Bank of Japan’s […]
On July 31st, 2024, Mr. Sorathep Rojpotjanaruch, the Chairman of the Thai Restaurant Business Association, revealed that the restaurant industry has faced a significant drop in spending, exceeding 50% recently. Blackpink’s Lisa Manoban visits Michelin-starred street food restaurant Jay Fai in Bangkok The association had appealed to the Thai Prime Minister to address the current […]
Some of the protesters shouted “stop the boats” and “save our children,” according to Police.
The Criminal Court on Wednesday denied former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra permission to leave for Dubai on Thursday for medical treatment, just three weeks before the first hearing in the lese majeste case against him. Thaksin, 75, says he is too old to become Prime Minister again A source said Thaksin filed the request on […]
