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Monitor the wallet scheme
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/08/2024
» The wait is over. The Srettha government finally launched the long-awaited digital wallet scheme on Thursday. This costly cash handout is the flagship policy of the Pheu Thai Party from the 2023 general election. The scheme will put 450 billion baht of digital cash into the hands of over 40 million eligible recipients, with the hope that they will buy local goods, spurring grassroots trade and investment.
High drama, low impact
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 02/08/2024
» Thai soap operas have long captivated audiences with stories of the privileged class, wealthy families and the dark secrets lurking behind their glamorous lives. These narratives often come with exaggerated melodrama, a hallmark of the genre that audiences never seem to tire of. Over the years, countless tales have recycled these familiar plotlines, delivering high drama and scandal in a formula that consistently draws viewers.
South Korean drug suspect arrested in Pattaya
Online Reporters, Published on 01/08/2024
» A major South Korean drug suspect, alleged to have masterminded the smuggling of illicit drugs from Thailand, has been arrested in Pattaya, Chon Buri.
BEM Advances Orange Line Construction with CK Partnership
Published on 01/08/2024
» BEM, entrusted by the government to undertake the Orange Line MRT from Bang Khun Non to Min Buri (Suwinthawong), has officially signed a contract with CK. This partnership focuses on the civil engineering construction of the Orange Line’s western section, extending from Bang Khun Non to Thailand Cultural Centre. The project, set to commence in August, is slated for completion in six years. The eastern section, from Thailand Cultural Centre to Min Buri, is projected to be operational within three years and six months, ahead of schedule.
A non-native threat to Thai waters
News, Published on 31/07/2024
» Thailand boasts some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. From the lush forests of the North to the mangroves of the South, this country is a sanctuary for a plethora of wildlife species. These natural systems have evolved over millennia, during which time plant and animal species have slowly moved across the landscape as climatic and ecological conditions changed. These species adapted to their new environments, and the systems adapted to them. But times have changed, and species now move from their native environments across the globe at the speed of shipping, air transport, and rail. This results in the rapid invasion of new species into environments that have few natural mechanisms to keep them in balance with native species or the built environment.
Sex content spurs debate
News, Editorial, Published on 29/07/2024
» The recent proposal by the Move Forward Party (MFP) to amend the Criminal Code and legalise the adult entertainment industry in Thailand has ignited a nationwide debate. The proposal, which aims to regulate and decriminalise adult materials and sex toys, reflects the changing dynamics of technology and society.
Russia's Putin warns US of Cold War-style missile crisis
Published on 28/07/2024
» MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday warned the United States that if Washington deployed long-range missiles in Germany then Russia would station similar missiles in striking distance of the West.
CRAES Showcases Tech Achievements, Signs MOU with NIA
Published on 26/07/2024
» Senior representatives from the Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Science (CRAES), a government-affiliated research institute at the forefront of environmental science and technologies, attended the "MHESI Fair: SCI POWER FOR FUTURE THAILAND" organised by Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI). The landmark event, held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok from 22 to 28 July, showcases Thailand's cutting-edge research and innovations. The fair aims to promote the country’s scientific and innovative prowess and underscore Thailand's commitment to sustainable economic development through education, research, and innovation.
It's time for (quality) mid-caps
Business, Published on 26/07/2024
» The recently concluded Euro 2024 football tournament captivated hundreds of millions of people around the world -- and kept more than a few bleary-eyed Thai fans up until the wee hours of the morning cheering on their favourites.
Metthier introduces intelligent patrol robot
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/07/2024
» Metthier, a local smart facility management service provider, has launched the country's first intelligent patrol robot powered by artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things, and cloud technologies to bolster its security service.