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Workshop aims to raise tourism status
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/03/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is preparing to organise a workshop for both the public and private sectors this month on elevating Thailand to a global tourism hub by 2030.
Get smarter with Rama II
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/02/2024
» Rama II Road, which intersects with Highway 95, the country's only southbound artery, has grabbed national headlines again. Over the long weekend, it was blamed for turning off tourists en route to the resort town of Hua Hin. The report posted on the "Paksabuy" Facebook page stated that netizens had cited congestion along Rama II Road, as well as expensive accommodation, as one of their chief reasons for avoiding Hua Hin.
Anti-suicide squad aims to expand to provinces
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/02/2024
» The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is working on expanding its Hope Task Force network to the provincial level to curb suicides after last year's records showed there were more than 31,000 suicide attempts nationwide.
Time for gun limits
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/02/2024
» Earlier this month, the Interior Ministry submitted a draft of an amnesty decree to the cabinet that would see individuals in possession of illegal firearms cleared of all charges if they turn in their weapons to authorities within 120 days of the decree taking effect.
City blueprint tests governor's green credentials
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/02/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has revised its city plan, drawing the ire of people who fear the imposition of the new zoning rules will have a negative impact on their properties.
Varawut touts dual ID-disability cards
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/02/2024
» Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa on Tuesday said he plans to combine ID and disability cards to facilitate disabled people.
The smart city revolution
Published on 31/01/2024
» Advanced technologies with secure connectivity and intelligent capabilities, coupled with enhanced collaboration fostered among policymakers, community stakeholders, and technology vendors, will empower smart cities, address digital inclusion challenges, and promote increased gender equality, according to the technology giant Huawei. This holistic approach aims to effectively tackle Thailand's pain points of the digital economy, the digital divide, and the ongoing shortage of skilled cybersecurity talents, contributing to a more inclusive and technologically advanced future in line with Huawei's mission to "unleash digital for a better future".
Srisuwan bust 'tip of the iceberg'
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/01/2024
» An extortion gang, said to have been led by anti-corruption complainant Srisuwan Janya, is bigger than initially thought, had many targets and includes a mastermind, according to the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB).
PWA, NPNL and SPEB Elevate Waterworks HR Standards
Published on 29/01/2024
» The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA), in collaboration with Nampapa Nakhoneluang (NPNL) and the Saitama Prefectural Public Enterprise Bureau (SPEB), is working to enhance the standards of human resource development within the waterworks industry. This initiative, under the guidance of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), aims to raise the international standard of waterworks production capacity and human resource development.
Crusader's alleged extortion network 'large, well organised'
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/01/2024
» The alleged extortion gang of anti-corruption complainant Srisuwan Janya is bigger than initially thought, has many targets and includes a mastermind, according to the Central Investigation Bureau.