Company anticipates schemes to boost consumer spending during Q4 high season while pursuing new investments to expand business opportunities Bangkok, September 2025 — ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading hospitality management company in Southeast Asia with a diverse portfolio of hotels, resorts, serviced apartments and luxury residences under the Amari, OZO, Shama and Oriental Residence brands, is preparing to leverage the Thai government’s forthcoming economic stimulus measures. Initiatives such as “Half-Half 2025” and “Half-Half Thai Tour” are set to boost domestic tourism demand and present valuable opportunities for ONYX during the critical Q4 high season.
Mr Yuthachai Charanachitta, Chief Executive Officer of ONYX Hospitality Group, noted that year-end is a decisive period for hospitality operators, with businesses fine-tuning strategies and promotions to capture both domestic and international markets. He emphasised that, if implemented as planned, these measures will enhance consumer purchasing power, encourage domestic travel and generate a dynamic tourism atmosphere across the country.
“At ONYX, we believe these initiatives will reinforce the resilience of the Thai tourism market, supporting a healthier balance between domestic and international segments while creating new opportunities for hotels to engage more effectively with local travellers. We have prepared a comprehensive marketing and promotional plan that can be activated immediately following the official policy announcement in October,” said Mr Yuthachai.
Looking ahead, ONYX anticipates a positive industry outlook from late 2025 into 2026, underpinned by both government stimulus and the progressive rollout of tourism promotion policies.
Strong waves crash against the waterfront in Heng Fa Chuen area as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches in Hong Kong, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)
HONG KONG (AP) — Super Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest in years, whipped waves taller than lampposts onto Hong Kong promenades and halted life on the southern Chinese coast early Wednesday after leaving deadly destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines.
In Taiwan, 14 people died in a flooded township, and 10 deaths were reported in the Philippines.
The fierce winds woke Hong Kong residents in the early hours, and many went online to describe scenes like a kitchen ventilation fan being blown down and a crane swaying.
Strong winds blew away parts of a pedestrian bridge’s roof and knocked down hundreds of trees across the city. A vessel crashed into the shore, shattering a row of glass railings along the waterfront. Areas around some rivers and promenades were flooded, including cycling lanes and playgrounds. At several promenade restaurants, furniture was scattered chaotically by the winds. Over 60 injured people were treated at hospitals.
A video that showed waves of water crashing through the doors of a hotel and flooding its interiors went viral in the financial hub. The hotel has not immediately commented on the incident. But staff were seen cleaning up the lobby, with parts of its exterior damaged.
Waves crash onto a beach near a giant sculpture in Shenzhen in southern China’s Guangdong province on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, as Typhoon Ragasa moves near the area. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Nearly 1.9 million people were relocated across Guangdong province, the southern Chinese economic powerhouse. The national weather agency forecast the super typhoon would make landfall between the cities of Yangjiang and Zhanjiang in the evening. Schools, factories and transit services were suspended in about a dozen cities.
Hong Kong and Macao, a nearby casino hub, canceled schools and flights, with many shops closed. Hundreds of people sought refuge in temporary centers in each city. Streets in Macao turned into streams with various debris floating on the water. Rescue crews deployed inflatable boats to save those who were trapped. The gambling city’s local electricity supplier suspended its power supply in some flooded, low-lying areas for safety.
Hong Kong’s observatory said Ragasa, with maximum sustained winds near the center of about 195 kph (120 mph), skirted around 100 kilometers (62 miles) to the south of the financial hub. It was forecast to continuing moving west or west-northwest at about 22 kph (about 14 mph).
Residents brace strong winds as they watch waves crashing on a seaside ahead of Super Typhoon Ragasa in Shenzhen in southern China’s Guangdong province on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
The city categorizes cyclones with sustained winds 185 kph or stronger as super typhoons to make residents extra vigilant about intense storms.
The government previously said the rise in water levels could be similar to those recorded during Typhoon Mangkhut in 2018 — estimated to have caused the city direct economic losses worth 4.6 billion Hong Kong dollars ($592 million).
Ragasa earlier caused deaths and damage in Taiwan and the Philippines after the typhoon took a path between them.
In this photo taken from Sept. 23, 2025, video and released by Dong Wen Transports, a drone image shows the remaining piers of the Mataian Bridge after it collapsed during typhoon Super Typhoon Ragasa passing through Hualien in eastern Taiwan. (Dong Wen Transports via AP)
In Taiwan, heavy rain caused a barrier lake in Hualien County to overflow Tuesday and torrents of muddy water destroyed a bridge, turning roads in Guangfu township into churning rivers that carried vehicles and furniture away. Guangfu has about 8,450 people, more than half of whom sought safety on higher floors of their homes or on higher ground. Local authorities said 14 people died and contact was lost with 124 others in the township. Taiwan’s Central News Agency said rescuers were going door-to-door to check on these residents.
Separately, 34 people were injured across the self-ruled island.
At least 10 deaths were reported in the Philippines, including seven fishermen who drowned after their boat was battered by huge waves and fierce wind and flipped over on Monday off Santa Ana town in northern Cagayan province. Five other fishermen remained missing, provincial officials said.
Nearly 700,000 people were affected by the onslaught in the main northern Philippine region of Luzon, including 25,000 people who who fled to government emergency shelters.
The massive sinkhole in front of Vajira Hospital in Bangkok on September 24, 2025, caused by soil flowing into the Purple Line subway tunnel construction beneath the road surface.
BANGKOK — A gaping sinkhole measuring 30 by 30 meters and more than 50 meters deep suddenly opened up in front of Vajira Hospital in Bangkok’s Sam Sen district at 7:00 a.m. on September 24, sending shockwaves through the capital as dramatic video footage captured the moment the road collapsed.
Though no one was injured in the incident, the spectacular collapse has reignited safety concerns about the city’s ambitious infrastructure projects. The timing is particularly sensitive, coming just months after a devastating March 28 earthquake that brought down a State Audit Office building under construction, killing at least 92 people.
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt quickly identified the culprit behind the dramatic road failure. The collapse stemmed from soil flowing into the Purple Line subway tunnel construction running beneath the area. This massive underground project stretches from Parliament through Sam Sen, tunnels under the Chao Phraya River, and continues toward Suksawat.
The disaster struck at one of the most complex points along the route—the future Vajira Hospital station. Here, engineers are building an intricate network of tunnels and underground spaces, with two opposing tunnels at different depths: one reaching 15 meters down, the other plunging 30 meters below ground. The station itself sits 30 meters underground, connected by a web of tunnels.
The massive sinkhole in front of Vajira Hospital in Bangkok on September 24, 2025, caused by soil flowing into the Purple Line subway tunnel construction beneath the road surface.
According to Governor Chadchart, the trouble began when the shallower tunnel developed cracks at a critical joint.
“Soil above began flowing into the tunnel and the underground construction spaces,” he explained. “This caused the road surface to collapse, dragging down electrical poles and rupturing water pipes. The broken pipes then washed even more soil into the tunnel, making the situation worse.”
The collapse immediately transformed the busy intersection into a danger zone. Traffic authorities shut down the Vajira Hospital intersection through Sang Hi intersection and sealed off surrounding areas as the damaged road surface threatened nearby infrastructure and posed serious risks to anyone passing by.
Railway officials moved swiftly to contain the crisis. The State Railway of Thailand ordered an immediate halt to all Purple Line construction in the affected area while investigators work to determine exactly what went wrong.
Construction barriers went up around the site, and authorities began evacuating residents from nearby buildings as a precaution.
Close-up view inside the massive Bangkok sinkhole exposes the Purple Line subway tunnel construction with concrete walls and a broken water main flooding the excavation site with sediment-laden water, illustrating the infrastructure damage that led to the road collapse at Vajira Hospita on September 24, 2025.
“The current situation of concern involves the Sam Sen Police Station and shophouses that remain in the danger zone. We must control access and keep people out of a 100-meter radius from the landslide point,” Chadchart warned. “The next concern is rain, because if it falls, it will cause soil erosion and increase landslides. The Drainage Department will expedite drainage work while MRTA rushes to seal the tunnel.”
The governor emphasized that weather conditions could significantly worsen the situation, making rapid response efforts critical as teams work around the clock to stabilize the area and prevent further collapses.
The massive sinkhole in front of Vajira Hospital in Bangkok on September 24, 2025, caused by soil flowing into the Purple Line subway tunnel construction beneath the road surface. (KHAOSOD Photo/Yingyos Akmanachai)
The incident forced Vajira Hospital to make difficult operational decisions. The medical facility, part of Navamindradhiraj University’s Faculty of Medicine, announced it would suspend all outpatient services for at least two days. This includes primary care clinics and specialty services, though the hospital continues treating patients already admitted for inpatient care.
The sinkhole has become a stark reminder of the challenges Bangkok faces as it races to modernize its transportation network while managing the risks that come with major underground construction in an densely built urban environment.
Formula One star Alex Albon joins the celebration, showcasing Thailand’s finest food, drink, and world-class motorsport prowess.
Monsoon Valley, Thailand’s most internationally awarded wine brand by Siam Winery Co., Ltd.—one of Asia’s leading wine producers—has joined forces with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) London Office to present “A Night of Thai Excellence.” This special event highlights the richness of Thai culture, bringing to life its finest stories and flavors through exquisite Thai cuisine paired with premium Thai wines.
Alex Albon, renowned Thai-British Formula One driver and Monsoon Valley Brand Ambassador, joined the brand at AngloThai, a Michelin-starred Thai restaurant in the heart of London. His presence spotlighted Thailand’s modern image and its connection to world-class motorsports culture.
“A Night of Thai Excellence” was more than a celebration—it was a showcase of Thailand’s potential on the world stage, expressed through the flavors of fine cuisine, wines, and inspiring motorsport stories. The event presented Thainess in a fresh and modern dimension, full of charm, while underscoring that Thailand is not only a premier leisure destination but also a country rich in culture and the arts, as well as many other interesting aspects, ready to deliver unforgettable experiences to visitors from around the globe.
President Donald Trump speaks to the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in New York.(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Donald Trump returned to the United Nations on Tuesday to boast of his second-term foreign policy achievements and lash out at the world body as a feckless institution, while warning Europe it would be ruined if it doesn’t turn away from a “double-tailed monster” of ill-conceived migration and green energy policies.
World leaders listened closely to his remarks at the U.N. General Assembly as Trump has already moved quickly to diminish U.S. support for the world body in his first eight months in office. Even in his first term, he was no fan of the flavor of multilateralism that the United Nations espouses.
Trump escalated that criticism on Tuesday, saying it’s “empty words don’t solve wars.”
“What is the purpose of the United Nations?” Trump said. “The U.N. has such tremendous potential. I’ve always said it. It has such tremendous, tremendous potential. But it’s not even coming close to living up to that potential.”
Trump offered a weave of jarring juxtapositions in his address to the assembly.
President Donald Trump addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, at U.N. headquarters. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
He trumpeted himself as a peacemaker and enumerated successes of his administration’s efforts in several hotspots around the globe. At the same, Trump heralded his decisions to order the U.S. military to carry out strikes on Iran and more recently against alleged drug smugglers from Venezuela and argued that globalists are on the verge of destroying successful nations.
The U.S. president’s speech is typically among the most anticipated moments of the annual assembly. This one comes at one of the most volatile moments in the world body’s 80-year-old history. Global leaders are being tested by intractable wars in Gaza,Ukraine and Sudan, uncertainty about the economic and social impact of emerging artificial intelligence technology, and anxiety about Trump’s antipathy for the global body.
Trump has also raised new questions about the American use of military force in his return to the White House, after ordering U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June and a trio of strikes this month on alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea.
The latter strikes, including at least two fatal attacks on boats that originated from Venezuela, has raised speculation in Caracas that Trump is looking to set the stage for the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Some U.S. lawmakers and human rights advocates say that Trump is effectively carrying out extrajudicial killings by using U.S. forces to lethally target alleged drug smugglers instead of interdicting the suspected vessels, seizing any drugs and prosecuting the suspects in U.S. courts.
Warnings about ‘green scam’ and migration
Trump touted his administration’s policies allowing for expanded drilling for oil and natural gas in the United States, and aggressively cracking down on illegal immigration, implicitly suggesting more countries should follow suit.
He sharply warned that European nations that have more welcoming migration policies and commit to expensive energy projects aimed at reducing their carbon footprint were causing irreparable harm to their economies and cultures.
“I’m telling you that if you don’t get away from the ‘green energy’ scam, your country is going to fail,” Trump said. “If you don’t stop people that you’ve never seen before that you have nothing in common with your country is going to fail.”
Trump added, “I love the people of Europe, and I hate to see it being devastated by energy and immigration. This double-tailed monster destroys everything in its wake, and they cannot let that happen any longer.”
The passage of the wide-ranging address elicited some groans and uncomfortable laughter from delegates.
Trump to hold one-on-one talks with world leaders
Trump touted “the renewal of American strength around the world” and his efforts to help end several wars. He peppered his speech with criticism of global institutions doing too little to end war and solve the world’s biggest problems.
General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock on Tuesday said that despite all the internal and external challenges facing the organization, it is not the time to walk away.
“Sometimes we could’ve done more, but we cannot let this dishearten us. If we stop doing the right things, evil will prevail,” Baerbock said in her opening remarks.
Following his speech, Trump is scheduled to hold one-on-one meetings with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres and the leaders of Ukraine, Argentina and the European Union. He will also hold a group meeting with officials from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan.
He’ll return to Washington after hosting a reception Tuesday night with more than 100 invited world leaders.
Gaza and Ukraine cast shadow over Trump speech
Trump has struggled to deliver on his 2024 campaign promises to quickly end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. His response has been also relatively muted as some longtime American allies are using this year’s General Assembly to spotlight the growing international campaign for recognition of a Palestinian state, a move that the U.S. and Israel vehemently oppose.
Trump, for his part, in the lead-up to Tuesday’s address has tried to keep focus on getting agreement on a ceasefire that leads Hamas to releasing its remaining 48 hostages, including 20 still believed be alive.
But in his address, he sharply criticized the statehood recognition push.
“The rewards would be too great for Hamas terrorists,” Trump said. “This would be a reward for these horrible atrocities, including Oct. 7.”
It’s been more than a month since Trump’s Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and a White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and key European leaders. Following those meetings, Trump announced that he was arranging for direct talks between Putin and Zelenskyy. But Putin hasn’t shown any interest in meeting with Zelenskyy and Moscow has only intensified its bombardment of Ukraine since the Alaska summit.
European leaders as well as American lawmakers, including some key Republican allies of Trump, have urged the president to dial up stronger sanctions on Russia. Trump, meanwhile, has pressed Europe to stop buying Russian oil, the engine feeding Putin’s war machine.
Trump said a “very strong round of powerful tariffs” would :stop the bloodshed, I believe, very quickly.” He repeated his calls on Europe to “step it up” and stop buying Russian oil.
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he leaves after his address to the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Trump has Oslo dreams
Despite his struggles to end the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, Trump has made clear that he wants to be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize, repeatedly making the spurious claim that he’s “ended seven wars” since he returned to office.
“Everyone says that I should get the Nobel Prize — but for me, the real prize will be the sons and daughters who live to grow up because millions of people are no longer being killed in endless wars,” Trump offered.
He again highlighted his administration’s efforts to end conflicts, including between Israel and Iran, India and Pakistan, Egypt and Sudan, Rwanda and the Democratic Congo, Armenia and Azerbaijan, and Cambodia and Thailand.
“It’s too bad that I had to do these things instead of the United Nations doing them,” Trump said. “Sadly, in all cases, the United Nations did not even try to help in any of them.”
Although Trump helped mediate relations among many of these nations, experts say his impact isn’t as clear cut as he claims.
BANGKOK — Koh Samui has solidified its position as a world-class destination attracting both tourists and investors, with the luxury real estate market experiencing unprecedented growth as tourism rebounds, according to global real estate consultancy Colliers International (Thailand).
The market for mid- to high-end condominiums and vacation homes has gained significant momentum, driven by tourism recovery and strong foreign investor demand.
Record Investment Activity
Phattarachai Taweewong, Director of Research and Communications at Colliers Thailand, reported that the luxury vacation home and real estate investment market recorded 52 projects with 597 units in the first half of 2025, representing a total investment value of 14.8 billion baht—a 63.56% increase compared to the second half of 2024.
The majority of these vacation homes are strategically located near Koh Samui’s premier beaches, including Maenam, Chaweng-Bophut, and Lamai, continuing to draw both investors and tourists. During the first six months alone, 18 new projects launched with 179 units, featuring diverse layouts and sizes that have stimulated the villa market and demonstrated robust investor confidence despite global economic uncertainty.
The market reached a new milestone with the highest recorded sale price of 449 million baht ($14 million) per unit.
Koh Samui Villa (Photo: Colliers)
Strong Growth Trajectory
“We expect more than 15 new projects with over 120 units in the second half of the year, bringing total new villa units to over 330 this year—representing exceptional growth,” Phattarachai stated. “A leasehold project comprising 46 villas sold out within just two months of launch, highlighting the market’s strength and potential.”
Foreign investors, particularly from Europe, Russia, and China, continue driving demand, establishing Koh Samui as a premier investment destination.
Condominium Market Momentum
The island’s condominium market currently offers 876 units valued at 3.66 billion baht, concentrated primarily in Chaweng, Bophut, and Lamai. A new Chinese-developed project in Bophut has achieved 72.93% sales of its 218 units, with foreign buyers purchasing entire buildings. Several projects have achieved complete sellouts within nine months of launch.
“Two additional condominium projects will launch in the second half, adding 276 new units for the year,” Phattarachai noted. “Prices continue their upward trajectory, with most units now priced between 60,000-80,000 baht per square meter, while premium projects exceed 200,000 baht per square meter.”
This pricing reflects both sustained demand and attractive investment returns, with overseas buyers from Europe, Russia, and China remaining key drivers of market growth and vitality.
BioActive+, a leading food supplement brand from New Zealand, has made a bold statement in Bangkok by lighting up the iconic Baiyoke Tower in red. The striking display marks the launch of its mega marketing campaign, “Paint the Town RED” — a vibrant fusion of art, fashion, and nutrition.
The campaign celebrates the launch of BioActive+’s newest product — the Concentrated Liquid Asta Drink. This easy drop-and-drink formula features AstaReal™ Astaxanthin, a powerful natural antioxidant, and RiaGev™, an innovative ingredient that boosts cellular energy. Together, they help strengthen the skin, promote a healthy glow, and protect against daily pollution.
The RED Power: When health and lifestyle unite
BioActive+ believes that the color red symbolizes energy, confidence, beauty — and vibrant health from the inside out. This perfectly reflects the essence of the Asta Drink, which gets its rich natural red hue from Astaxanthin, with no artificial coloring added.
The “Paint the Town RED” is an integrated 360˚ campaign covering awareness, experience, and sales promotion through three strategies:
RED ALERT: Bold marketing phenomenon: With an investment of over 30 million baht, BioActive+ has launched a citywide takeover — transforming Bangkok with a wave of striking red visuals. From the towering LED screen on Baiyoke Tower to billboards at key intersections, BTS train wraps, skytrain column ads, and LED displays across more than 210 prime office and residential locations, the campaign commands attention. Unified by a bold, eye-catching art direction, the “Paint the Town RED” campaign delivers powerful brand visibility at every turn.
RED ALIVE:Bringing the Brand to Life Through Citywide Interactions To create a truly immersive experience, BioActive+ invites the public to engage with the brand in fun, memorable ways across the city. The “RED AREA Pop-up Booth @ BTS Phromphong” has been transformed into a vibrant red art hub, featuring interactive installations, Instagram-worthy photo spots, a Slurpy Bar offering four unique flavors, and live painting sessions by renowned artist Too Sirat Intarachote. Mobile activations throughout the city bring the energy directly to the streets, sparking buzz and excitement. The RED Challenge encourages passersby to snap photos with BioActive+ out-of-home media for a chance to win prizes — with the excitement amplified by appearances from top celebrities like Carissa Springett, Gwang Wanpiya, and Sky Maria.
RED ADVANTAGE: Exciting Promotion for Real Action: To boost customer excitement and drive purchases, BioActive+ is rolling out a series of irresistible promotions — including lucky draw boxes and surprise giveaways. A special livestream event will feature Dr. Wasana Intasang, founder of the brand, giving away luxury prizes worth over 5 million baht. In a powerful co-promotion, BioActive+ has teamed up with EM District and global skincare leader Kiehl’s to amplify the campaign’s reach. Additional activities include free skin health checks using the advanced Derma Reader Pro technology, and exclusive deals available through TikTok Shop — making it easier than ever for customers to experience the RED revolution.
Executive Viewpoints: from brand to movement
Dr. Wasana Intasang, the founder of bioactive+, said:
“At BioActive+, we see ourselves not just as a supplement brand, but as a catalyst for a new way of thinking about health. Our goal is to transform the perception of ‘food supplements’ into a fun, vibrant experience — one that brings energy and positivity into everyday life. Whether you’re health-conscious, a fashion enthusiast, or an art lover, there’s a place for you in the world of BioActive+.
“This campaign is carefully crafted to deliver strong impact across brand positioning, sales performance, and social media engagement. Our goal isn’t just to launch a short-term promotion — it’s to lay a solid foundation for the future of Thailand’s food supplement industry.”
Sutthirak Subvijitra, co-founder of BioActive+, added:
“We’re not just offering a great product — we’re building a movement that shows how beauty, health, and lifestyle can come together effortlessly. The color red, symbolizing courage, confidence, and positive energy, will shine through every aspect of this campaign.”
“Paint the Town RED” marks a bold step for BioActive+ as it expands beyond health-conscious consumers to reach a younger generation that values art, fashion, and wellness. This strategy strengthens the brand’s position as a market leader through immersive, experience-driven marketing that seamlessly connects the offline and online worlds.
Combination photo of a 60-year-old woman from Bangkok with a suitcase arriving at a house in Udon Thani Province to propose to a man she'd never actually met, left photo taken on Sept. 22, 2025 and right photo taken in May 2025.
UDON THANI — What started as an ordinary afternoon in a quiet Udon Thani neighborhood turned into a bizarre confrontation when a 60-year-old woman from Bangkok arrived with a suitcase, determined to marry a man she’d never actually met.
The woman, identified as Mei Hua, had traveled over 560 kilometers on September 22 to reach the home of “Ta,” a 44-year-old former bank employee living in Khlong Charoen community. Armed with luggage full of clothes and unwavering determination, she demanded to enter his house to propose marriage and discuss having children together.
Ta, completely bewildered by the stranger at his door, refused to let her inside. The situation escalated into a prolonged standoff, with Mei Hua growing increasingly frustrated that he wouldn’t even speak with her despite her grand romantic gesture. Police eventually intervened, mediating until the dejected woman finally departed for Bangkok’s airport with her suitcase in tow.
CCTV footage of a 60-year-old Bangkok woman arriving with a suitcase at a stranger’s home in Udon Thani to propose marriage on September 22, 2025.
By the next morning, the extraordinary story had gone viral across Thai social media. A visibly shaken Ta spoke to reporters, revealing this wasn’t their first encounter. “She’s invaded my home three times now,” he explained, recounting previous visits in late 2024 and May 2025. “This was the worst attempt yet.”
The mystery deepened when Ta explained he believes Mei Hua may have discovered him through his Facebook page where he sells puppies. Though she apparently contacted him using various fake names, he never responded to any messages. “I don’t know who she is or where she comes from,” he said, still processing the surreal experience. “She even said if she couldn’t marry me, she’d settle for sperm donation. I was completely confused.”
A 60-year-old woman gets into a vehicle to leave the home of a 44-year-old man after Udon Thani police intervened on September 22, 2025.Former bank employee ‘Ta’ speaks to media on September 23, denying he knows his 60-year-old suitor and urging her family to seek medical help for her.
The incident has left Ta genuinely fearful. Unable to sleep the night after her visit, he worries about future encounters. “Please stop bothering me,” he pleaded through media. “I have no relationship to offer you. Don’t come back anymore.”
Neighbors confirmed the woman’s persistent behavior, with several witnessing her previous visits. Ms. Cream recalled seeing Mei Hua standing in the rain during earlier attempts to meet Ta. “We told her to stop bothering him, and she agreed, but then came back a third time. I believe she’ll definitely return.”
Another neighbor, Maem, described yesterday’s dramatic confrontation where the struggle between Ta and Mei Hua became so intense that his shirt tore. “We were shocked—why would she do this?” Maem wondered, echoing the community’s bewilderment at the unprecedented situation.
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Tourist police arrest a 33-year-old German national for operating an unlicensed tourism business on Koh Phangan, September 22, 2025.
KOH PHANGAN — Thai tourist police have taken legal action against a German man operating an unauthorized tour guide business on Koh Phangan island, along with a Myanmar national he allegedly hired as an illegal guide.
Officers from Koh Phangan tourist police, led by Pol. Lt. Col. Winit Boonchit, investigated public complaints about foreigners illegally working as tour guides using unlicensed electric motorcycles, creating disturbances and road safety hazards.
On September 22, authorities arrested Mr. Pyae, a 31-year-old Myanmar national, while he was guiding two foreign tourists. He was charged with working as an unlicensed tour guide and operating without a work permit.
A Myanmar man is arrested by tourist police for working as an illegal tour guide—a profession reserved exclusively for Thai nationals—on Koh Phangan, September 22, 2025.
During the arrest, Mr. Roman, a 33-year-old German national, arrived at the scene and identified himself as Pyae’s employer. He admitted to hiring the Myanmar man as a tour guide, paying daily wages plus tips, and operating a tourism company called “Dirt E-Bike Co., Ltd.” for six months. The company advertised online and charged 2,000 baht per person per hour.
Document checks revealed the company’s headquarters were on Koh Samui, but no branch permit had been obtained for Koh Phangan operations. Roman faces additional charges for working beyond his permitted scope and employing a foreigner without proper authorization.
Police also filed complaints against Dirt E-Bike Co., Ltd. directors for “operating tourism business without branch license.”
Tourist police arrest a 33-year-old German national for operating an unlicensed tourism business on Koh Phangan, September 22, 2025.
Both suspects were transferred to Koh Phangan Police Station for prosecution. Authorities seized electric motorcycles and equipment worth millions of baht.
Pol. Lt. Col. Winit emphasized that tour guide work is reserved exclusively for Thai nationals, urging all tourism operators—both Thai and foreign—to strictly comply with the law, warning of decisive legal action against violators.
This arrest follows a September 10 petition to new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul from the Professional Tour Guide Association of Thailand, highlighting four urgent issues including foreigners encroaching on Thai jobs and expanding into comprehensive tourism businesses, damaging Thai enterprises. The guide profession association requested stricter enforcement of relevant laws.
