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Opposition demands info on costly calendars
Published on 27/05/2025
» People’s Party MP Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn has called for a detailed review of the production of calendars by the Social Security Office (SSO), at a cost of 50 million baht.
Peace in unity
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/05/2025
» As one of the most significant Buddhist religious days, the Vesak ceremony at the majestic Borobudur Temple has become a celebration for all faiths -- honouring Indonesia's diversity and inclusivity by embracing the teachings of the Buddha.
SSO calendar stays despite controversy
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/05/2025
» The Social Security Office (SSO) is pressing ahead with the printing of its calendar for next year, despite members and employers favouring scrapping it entirely.
Midpoint of Trump tariff hiatus to reveal increasingly unsettled world
Published on 19/05/2025
» Reports in the coming week may give the fullest reading to date of how major economies are faring with trade disruptions, halfway through US President Donald Trump’s 90-day hiatus on so-called reciprocal tariffs.
Sri Lankans mark Buddha’s milestones
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/05/2025
» The Sri Lankan Embassy on Saturday held an event to commemorate Vesak — the three sacred milestones in the life of the Buddha: his birth, enlightenment and death — at the Rama IX Golden Jubilee Temple in Bangkok.
Glam in Cannes
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 16/05/2025
» In 1985, the Happy Clown pendant with diamonds and coloured stones twirling inside its tummy, designed by Caroline Scheufele, took Chopard into the realm of jewellery-making.
Backing sought for water-based initiatives
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/05/2025
» The private sector in Nakhon Phanom has proposed an initiative to enhance river tourism along the Mekong while promoting cultural tourism, showcasing the diverse ethnic groups in upper Northeastern Thailand to improve income distribution within local communities.
Mark your calendar for World Watch Day
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 09/05/2025
» Last month, Watches & Wonders Geneva 2025 saw the launch of World Watch Day, which will be celebrated each year on Oct 10.
Thai pawn shops busy ahead of new school year
Published on 05/05/2025
» Parents in urgent need of money to pay for their children's uniforms and other necessities for the new school term are flocking to pawn shops to turn their items into cash.
State enterprises disburse 30% of investment budget
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2025
» At the end of March, state-owned enterprises had disbursed 30% of their total investment budget, which was set at 258 billion baht.