Tim Santasombat

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Thailand News Correspondent at Xinhua News Agency (English)

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UNEX EV unveils battery-swapping ecosystem in Thailand

2 weeks ago | thestar.com.my | Tim Santasombat

BANGKOK, April 4 (Xinhua) -- UNEX EV Co. Ltd. introduced its comprehensive battery-swapping ecosystem in Thailand on Friday, in a step to drive the Southeast Asian country toward smart and green mobility. Pitak Pruitthisarikorn, CEO and co-founder of UNEX EV, said at the launch event that the company's battery-swapping platform is designed to serve various types of electric vehicles (EVs) ranging from private to commercial and public transport, whether used on land, in water, or in the air.
Feature: Thailand's historic city holds boxing ceremony to promote cultural heritage, tourism

1 month ago | thestar.com.my | Tim Santasombat |Chen Qianci

AYUTTHAYA, Thailand, March 20 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's historic city of Ayutthaya held an annual boxing ceremony to celebrate the deep-rooted heritage of Muay Thai in a bid to reinforce the global appeal of the national martial art and promote tourism. Over 800 Muay Thai practitioners across the globe attended the 17th World Wai Kru Muay Thai Ceremony on Monday.
Chinese automaker SAIC Motor introduces premium EV lineup in Thailand

1 month ago | thestar.com.my | Tim Santasombat

BANGKOK, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese automaker SAIC Motor introduced a premium electric vehicle (EV) lineup under its MG brand in Thailand on Tuesday in a move to deliver cutting-edge and customer-centric technologies in the Thai automotive market. The event highlighted the launch of the coupe electric SUV MG IM6, making the Southeast Asian country the first market to experience the right-hand-drive version of the model after its successful debut in China.
Thailand sees notable decline in cybercrime cases after intensified crackdown

1 month ago | thestar.com.my | Tim Santasombat

BANGKOK, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The Thai government's measures have significantly impacted criminal networks operating call-center scams, with a notable decline in cybercrime cases following the intensified crackdown since early February, officials said on Monday.
Thailand's industrial confidence continues to improve in February

1 month ago | thestar.com.my | Tim Santasombat

BANGKOK, March 12 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's industrial confidence continued to improve in February, supported by the central bank's policy rate cut and debt relief measures, data showed on Wednesday. The Thai industries sentiment index rose to 93.4 last month from 91.6 in January as most components of the index increased, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). The reading was based on a survey of 1,350 entrepreneurs across 47 industry groups under the FTI.
China's efforts of regional cooperation in combating cross-border telecom fraud "encouraging": UN official

2 months ago | today.line.me | Lin Hao |Tim Santasombat |Sun Weitong

A UN official said China has provided crucial support to other countries in combating both drug-related crimes and telecom fraud schemes, suggesting that China's approach to tackling telecom fraud, including active prevention measures, could provide invaluable experience for other countries. BANGKOK, Feb.
Thailand tightens border control after cutting power supply to Myanmar

2 months ago | today.line.me | Tim Santasombat

BANGKOK, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Thailand has tightened border control to prevent possible adverse effects after it suspended power supply to five areas in Myanmar as part of its effort to combat illegal operations, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Thursday.
Thailand prepares to celebrate Chinese New Year with nationwide festivities

Jan 17, 2025 | thestar.com.my | Tim Santasombat

BANGKOK, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- Thailand is set to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year with a wide range of festivities across the capital Bangkok and other major cities, marking a historic milestone in Thai-Chinese diplomatic relations.
Thailand records over 30 mln foreign tourists till mid-November

Nov 19, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Tim Santasombat

BANGKOK, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Thailand recorded over 30.56 million foreign tourists until mid-November, a rise of 29 percent from a year earlier, on course to meet the full-year target of 36.7 million foreign tourists, official data showed on Tuesday. With 5.97 million arrivals, Chinese tourists made up the largest source market for the Southeast Asian country so far this year, followed by 4.36 million from Malaysia and 1.82 million from India, according to the Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
Thailand's lower house passes budget for new fiscal year

Sep 5, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Tim Santasombat

BANGKOK, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's House of Representatives approved a 3.75-trillion-baht (111 billion U.S. dollars) budget bill for fiscal year 2025 in its third and final reading late Thursday after a three-day debate. The 500-member lower house of the Thai parliament passed the budget bill for the fiscal year starting October with 309 votes in favor, 155 against and four abstentions.