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Bali to ban building of some hotels to tackle over-development
Published on 09/09/2024
» JAKARTA - Indonesia has agreed to set a moratorium on the construction of hotels, villas and nightclubs in some areas on the tourist resort island of Bali, as it grapples with the over-development of land, a senior ministry official said on Monday.
What makes Bangkok a Learning City?
Life, Published on 09/09/2024
» The heavy downpour had just ceased and with umbrella in hand, 72-year-old Prateep Ungsongtham Hata, widely known as Khru Prateep ("Teacher Prateep"), led us single file through the damp narrow alleys of Klong Toey community, frequently pausing to reciprocate cordial greetings from community members. At one point, she called our attention to what seemed like a pile of rubble.
New deal to boost climate resilience
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/09/2024
» The Interior Ministry and German Corporation for International Cooperation GmbH (GIZ) signed an agreement to advance the integrated urban climate action for low-carbon and resilient cities (Urban-Act) project in Thailand.
Cabinet finalising policy list
News, Published on 07/09/2024
» The new cabinet will hold a special meeting on Saturday to prepare a statement outlining the government’s policy stance after all 35 cabinet ministers were officially sworn into office on Friday.
Was it one big conspiracy?
News, Published on 07/09/2024
» Pundits are tempted to link the recent dismissal of Srettha Thavisin as premier to a Pheu Thai "exit strategy", if one was ever devised, for its fiercely controversial digital wallet scheme.
China jails Taiwanese activist for nine years
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/09/2024
» BEIJING - China handed a nine-year prison term to a Taiwanese political activist convicted of "separatism," a rare sentence that prompted Taiwan to warn its people about the dangers of travelling across the strait.
AIT Unveils Cutting-Edge AI Lab for Global Innovation
Published on 05/09/2024
» The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has officially launched its groundbreaking AI and Simulation Lab (ASL), marking a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to advancing artificial intelligence research and innovation. The lab is located at the School of Engineering and Technology and is designed to be a central hub for pioneering AI research and development. It will serve as a key platform for multidisciplinary collaboration, bringing together academia, industry, and government to address complex global challenges through innovative AI solutions.
Malaysia PM Anwar praises Putin, pledges to deepen Russia ties
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/09/2024
» MOSCOW - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praised President Vladimir Putin for steering Russia's development and pledged to deepen ties, saying there was "enormous potential" to enhance regional trade relations already focused on semiconductors.
Court rejects Thai-Cambodian MoU petition
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/09/2024
» The Constitutional Court on Wednesday rejected a petition seeking its ruling on whether the 2001 Thai-Cambodian memorandum of understanding on joint development in the Gulf of Thailand breaches the Thai Constitution.
King endorses new cabinet
Online Reporters, Published on 04/09/2024
» His Majesty the King has approved the 35-member cabinet proposed by new Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.