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A clubby home away
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/06/2022
» The parliamentary club in the grand new parliament complex in Kiak Kai, Bangkok, is drawing more than its share of attention, even though the club has yet to open.
No more late passes
News, Editorial, Published on 18/01/2021
» After more than five years of delay, the House of Representatives has finally decided to fine the contractor responsible for the new parliament's construction. However, whether the penalty will be enforced or not remains in doubt.
Supply chain shake-up
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/09/2020
» For decades, low-cost supply with minimal inventory were the key tenets of supply chain management. Lean manufacturing and just-in-time delivery were how companies across the globe achieved cost control and production efficiency.
Thai culture goes digital
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 08/11/2017
» Visiting historical museums and official cultural websites in Thailand was boring in the past, but not anymore. In accordance with the government's Thailand 4.0 policy, the Ministry of Culture has upgraded art and cultural learning sources, with Culture Minister Veera Rojpojchanarat announcing the change last month.
PM orders review of costly microphone purchase
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 16/09/2014
» Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said he has ordered a review of the procurement of an expensive audio-microphone system for Government House, amid widespread criticism the equipment is highly overpriced and unnecessarily sophisticated.
Time to lead by example
Oped, Published on 13/09/2014
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) seized power with the promise to rid the country of corruption, wasteful policies and practices allegedly pursued by the previous government led by Yingluck Shinawatra.
Abhisit warns of microphone spillover
Online Reporters, Published on 11/09/2014
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva on Thursday warned Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha there could be repercussions in letting the controversial procurement of high-end audio visual systems for Government House go unresolved.
Pricey toys raise doubts
News, Published on 11/09/2014
» At first the expensive microphones were the talk of the town on social media. Each microphone, Bosch model DCNM-MMD, is originally priced at 145,000 baht, and over 190 sets worth more than 27 million baht are to be bought and installed at three meeting rooms in Government House.