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Thailand Observes Chulalongkorn Day
Events · 2m ago

Thailand Observes Chulalongkorn Day

Thailand marked Chulalongkorn Day on October 23, 2026, to honor the legacy of King Rama V.

Chumphon Province Conducts Maintenance on Early Warning Systems
Safety · 3m ago

Chumphon Province Conducts Maintenance on Early Warning Systems

The Department of Water Resources has initiated inspection and maintenance of flood and landslide early warning systems in Chumphon province.

Water Resource Subcommittee Meetings Held in Southern Thailand
General · 5m ago

Water Resource Subcommittee Meetings Held in Southern Thailand

The Department of Water Resources recently participated in the second round of provincial water resource subcommittee meetings for 2026 in Surat Thani, Ranong, and Krabi.

Bangkok Governor Receives 3 Million Baht Donation for Flood Recovery
Politics · 6m ago

Bangkok Governor Receives 3 Million Baht Donation for Flood Recovery

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has accepted a 3 million baht donation from private sector partners and the Chinese Embassy to support flood recovery efforts in the capital.

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Founding Partner Bangkok International Dental Center (BIDC) Dental clinics · Bangkok Bangkok International Dental Center (BIDC) is a network of five dental centers in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket, built around internatio… View profile Founding Partner Big Blue Diving Koh Tao Diving and water sports · Koh Tao Since 1991, Big Blue Diving has been the beating heart of Sairee Beach on Koh Tao — Thailand's legendary birthplace of scuba diving. View profile Founding Partner Fisherman Horse Riding Samui (Lipa Noi) Experiences, attractions and activities · Koh Samui Fisherman Horse Riding Samui (Lipa Noi) is a professional, well-regarded establishment based in Thailand, valued by residents and travele… View profile Founding Partner Insight English - เรียนภาษาอังกฤษ TOEIC IELTS TOEFL Language schools · Bangkok Insight English is a premier language training center in Bangkok, specializing in high-stakes test preparation. View profile Founding Partner Smile Signature Dental clinics · Bangkok Smile Signature is a Bangkok dental clinic brand with more than 20 years of experience, built on the idea “Your smile, your signature”. View profile Founding Partner True Digital Park Coworking and serviced offices · Bangkok True Digital Park is a tech and startup campus on Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok’s Phra Khanong district, next to BTS Punnawithi station. View profile
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Banh Mi Nem - Vietnamese Restaurant
★ 4.9
World Cuisine

Banh Mi Nem - Vietnamese Restaurant

$ Bangkok
Grandma's (Thai/Portuguese home food)
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Grandma's (Thai/Portuguese home food)

$$ Bangkok
Kapi Sator Central Samui
★ 4.9
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Kapi Sator Central Samui

$$ Koh Samui
Mawari - Yakiniku & Shabu-Shabu
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Mawari - Yakiniku & Shabu-Shabu

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