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Bangkok Land keen to develop 'smart' Muang Thong Thani
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/05/2024
» SET-listed Bangkok Land wants to develop Muang Thong Thani as a smart city district, with plans to build a new seafood and fruit centre offering goods at affordable prices to attract tourists to Nonthaburi, banking on the Pink Line monorail service that is scheduled to start running there next year.
Thai woman missing in Switzerland
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/05/2024
» The Thai embassy in Switzerland is asking the public to help find a 32-year-old Thai woman who was visiting the country with her foreign boyfriend but has not been in touch with her family for nearly a month.
Group seeks gain from US-China trade war
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/05/2024
» The US recently imposed very high tariffs on Chinese products, notably electric vehicles and semiconductors, which will cause China to concentrate on expanding its EV manufacturing within Asia, with Thailand poised to become a key export hub, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Narcotic-level penalties await for vaping in schools
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/05/2024
» The Education Ministry will amend its regulation to list e-cigarettes in the prohibited category of narcotics, Suthep Kaengsanthia, permanent secretary, said on Wednesday.
Thailand, Bhutan start trade talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/05/2024
» Thailand and Bhutan opened free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, aiming to complete the deal by next year.
TCL banks on premium market
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/05/2024
» TCL Electronics, a Chinese electrical appliance manufacturer, seeks to target the premium market as spending by middle to upper-income customers is unaffected by the economic slowdown, as it plans to build an air conditioner factory in Thailand.
Paradise reborn
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/05/2024
» Though the rainy season has officially started in some parts of the country, it appeared we were in luck when rain clouds drifted off Phuket. The Sun was shining and the sky was clear when we arrived at Visit Panwa Pier, where a fleet of speedboats and catamarans were cruising the water to pick up passengers.
Sam Yan shows need to save history
Oped, Published on 23/05/2024
» What distinguishes Thailand from many other countries is our rich diversity in culture and history. Yet slowly but surely, the distinctive heritage of our local communities is disappearing. Often property developers destroy historic buildings in pursuit of profit. But why do their rights always seem to come first? Why do we have to beg to protect our cultural assets?
Thai-spiced revival
Life, Published on 23/05/2024
» In a sizzling display of talent and creativity, Bangkok University Theatre Company's students and alumni bring the razzle-dazzle of Chicago to life in a Thai adaptation that tackles themes of violence, adultery and murder. With bold performances and innovative staging, this university production is a testament to the capabilities of young artists.
Lop Buri monkey blitz resumes
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/05/2024
» National parks officials will resume an operation to remove troublesome monkeys from the city of Lop Buri on Friday to reduce the conflict between residents and the primate population there.