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Foreign minister role tipped for Maris
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/04/2024
» Former career diplomat Maris Sangiampongsa has been tipped as the likely new foreign minister after Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara's shock resignation announcement on Sunday.
Legalise sex work
Oped, Postbag, Published on 30/04/2024
» Re: "US carrier docks in Chon Buri for 'community service", (BP, April 24).
Aussie film festival returns to Bangkok
Life, Published on 14/03/2024
» The Australian short film festival Flickerfest will return to Bangkok as part of a selection of movies to be screened at Chulalongkorn University Centenary Park, Phaya Thai Road, tomorrow from 6pm to 8pm.
Delta lays out investment plans
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/03/2024
» Delta Electronics (Thailand), the country's largest electronics company by market capitalisation, is set to invest between US$500 million and $1 billion to expand its manufacturing and R&D capacity over a five-year period, with the majority to be allocated to Thailand, says chief executive Victor Cheng.
Data centres tipped for growth
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/03/2024
» Thailand's data centre market has been ranked the third largest in Asean and continues to post significant growth, thanks to the investment requirements among global and local providers operating in the industry during 2024-2027.
Trojan attacks zero in on Thailand
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/02/2024
» Thailand has become a target for Trojan malware stealing facial recognition biometric data, while a survey found the country faced a higher rate of cyber-attacks than the global average during the last six months of 2023, according to leading cybersecurity firms.
Latest from the world of Korean entertainment
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/02/2024
» Here are the latest updates from K-celebrities this week. First, Seo In-guk, a singer-songwriter and actor, will hold his first fan meeting in Thailand on March 9. Second, two renowned actors, Park Shin-hye and Park Hyung-sik, portray doctors who encounter mental health issues in the TV drama Doctor Slump on Netflix.
Russian rock band faces deportation from Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/01/2024
» Members of a Russian rock band critical of the war in Ukraine are facing possible deportation home from Thailand after they were arrested in Phuket for working without a permit, officials told Reuters on Monday.
Muay Thai enthusiasts welcome 90-day visas, but want more
News, Published on 21/01/2024
» Muay Thai gym operators and foreign Muay Thai enthusiasts in Phuket and Bangkok have welcomed the government's decision to grant a 90-day special visa for foreigners who want to visit Thailand to practise Muay Thai.
Chinese, Brits rekindle desire to visit
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/01/2024
» The prime minister has praised various agencies for contributing to Thailand's success in becoming the most popular Airbnb destination among Chinese tourists during this winter and the sixth-best destination to visit in 2024 by British daily The Telegraph.