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Myanmar quake raises alarm over nation's alert system
News, Published on 29/03/2025
» The powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar, with strong tremors felt across Thailand, has raised widespread public concern about this country's disaster alert system.
Phenix Launches: Pratunam’s New World-Class Food Hub
Published on 28/06/2024
» The Prime Minister, embassy representatives, government, and private sectors in the food industry, along with Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), collaborate to inaugurate the "Phenix" project, the world's food wholesale hub with the largest food lounge in Pratunam. It integrates high-quality food ingredients sourced globally, complemented by a lifestyle of indulgence, entertainment, and culinary excellence, all within a pioneering business model that facilitates trade between food manufacturers and suppliers through both offline and online channels. With a diverse array of products from over 1,000 global brands and international pavilions representing various countries, the project aims to attract tourists and food enthusiasts worldwide to Bangkok's new landmark in the Pratunam area. The expansive food lounge hosts over 200 renowned restaurants, offering a rich tapestry of culinary experiences from esteemed establishments, including Michelin-recommended street food and restaurants, set against diverse atmospheres throughout the venue. This endeavour is poised to elevate Thailand's food and tourism sectors, providing a year-round celebration of gastronomic excellence under the "Flavour Gets Its Wing Worldwide" concept, enhancing Thai cuisine's global reputation as a cultural soft power. With the "Phenix" model, the project invites food entrepreneurs, chefs, and influencers worldwide to participate, driving Thailand towards becoming a premier 'Food Ecosystem Destination.'
Pita named 'Politician of the Year' by E-saan Poll
Chakrapan Natanri, Published on 28/12/2023
» Pita Limjaroenrat, former leader of the Move Forward Party, won the vote for "Politician of the Year" in a survey by E-Saan Poll, operated by the Centre for Business and Economy Research of the faculty of economics at Khon Kaen University.
Olympic boxing medallist Somluck faces sexual assault charge
Online Reporters, Published on 11/12/2023
» A 17-year-old girl has filed a complaint with Muang Khon Kaen police in the northeastern province of Khon Kaen, accusing Olympics boxing gold medalist Somluck Kamsing of sexual assault.
Nattawut declares end to role in Pheu Thai
News, Online Reporters, Published on 21/08/2023
» Red-shirt co-leader Nattawut Saikuar, secretary-general of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), has declared an end to his role as director of the Pheu Thai Family, citing the inclusion of Palang Pracharath and United Thai Nation parties in the coalition government proposed by the Pheu Thai Party as the main reason.
Pita digs in on pay hike vow
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/06/2023
» Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat vowed to push for a proposed hike in the minimum wage to 450 baht per day by raising the issue with the tripartite national wage committee if his party forms the new government.
Pita clarifies 2006 coup comments
Published on 28/04/2023
» Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat has come forward to defend himself after political activist Srisuwan Janya asked the Election Commission to investigate comments he made about the military and his personal experiences during the coup in 2006.
PPRP open to all, including Pheu Thai, says Prawit
Post Reporters, Published on 12/04/2023
» Palang Pracharath could form a government with any other party, including Pheu Thai, provided they share similar policies, in particular being opposed to amending the lese majeste law, party leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon said on Wednesday.
Warning over data leak
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/04/2023
» The Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) office has asked 15 public organisations which have huge amounts of personal data to re-assess their risks, and will set up a joint committee to boost their security systems, said the committee's secretary-general Siwaruk Siwamogsatham.
Let's clear up ganja haze
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/06/2022
» It all began quite innocently. A staff member of a well-known public organisation ate a snack before starting a shift. Soon after, the person began babbling incoherently, unable to walk in a straight line -- let alone work -- with a supervisor claiming the staff member was "worse than drunk". As it turned out, the snack was a cookie containing an unspecified amount of cannabis extract -- the use of which was recently decriminalised by the government.