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Rama IX philosophy 'enhances progress'
Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 02/10/2025
» Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Vice Chair of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC), underscoring the relevance of King Rama IX's Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP) in society today, says it is not about “settling for less” but about achieving sustainable, inclusive and enduring growth.
Thailand gets top nod in child labour fight
Post Reporters, Published on 02/10/2025
» Thailand has achieved its highest-ever international ranking in efforts to combat the worst forms of child labour, earning a “Significant Advancement” rating in the US Department of Labor’s 2024 report.
Panel reviewing Thaksin's pardon petition
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 02/10/2025
» The Justice Ministry has set up a panel to review convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's petition for a royal pardon, according to Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat.
Thai rice prices hover near 9-year lows
Reuters, Published on 02/10/2025
» Thai export prices retreated further this week and hovered near nine-year lows, hurt by ample supplies and meagre demand, while Indian prices edged up from three-year lows, supported by a slight improvement in demand.
When health becomes the new status symbol
BitesizeBKK, Published on 02/10/2025
» Nowadays, there’s an expensive price tag and a high social currency associated with wellness and longevity. The latter already sparked a viral online debate in Thailand mere weeks ago, with thought leaders and influencers sharing their interpretation of longevity, and whether it’s turned into a measure of wealth, therefore creating pressure for the aspiring class and demanding you keep up appearances by investing in ice baths, wearing tech devices and measuring your sleep quality. Whilst advocating for wellness is all well and good, there are more ways to live a balanced life than constantly quantifying and tracking your wearables.
CDG Group Leads Maldives’ Digital Registry Transformation
Published on 02/10/2025
» Control Data (Thailand) Limited has been entrusted by the Government of the Maldives to serve as a consultant for the design of the Civil Registration, Vital Statistics, and Identity Management (CRVSID) system under the “Digital Maldives for Adaptation, Decentralisation, and Diversification (D’MADD)” project. The initiative aims to transform citizen identity verification by making it secure, transparent, and equally accessible. The project will propel this geographically challenged nation towards a milestone on its path to becoming a digital country in line with international standards.
Claim of ER queue-jumping causes stir online
Online Reporters, Published on 02/10/2025
» A debate has erupted online after a woman claimed she was able to bring her mother into a Thai hospital emergency room ahead of other patients — including one in cardiac arrest — by relying on personal connections.
Woman linked to B5-billion laundering network arrested in Bangkok
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 02/10/2025
» Police in Bangkok have arrested a 55-year-old woman accused of opening bank accounts for a transnational money laundering network that had more than 5 billion baht in circulation.
Hoteliers of the year
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 02/10/2025
» Stelliers, one of Asia’s hotelier award platforms, unveiled the winners of the Stelliers Asia 2025 Awards at Capella Bangkok, recently.
New movies out this week: Oct 2-8
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 02/10/2025
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand, including highlights from the Bangkok International Film Festival 2025