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Thailand's 30-baht healthcare plan in final roll out
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/12/2024
» The fourth and final phase of the so-called "treatment anywhere" 30-baht universal healthcare scheme will kick off in the last 31 provinces of the country on Jan 1, as the nation adopts more digitalised medical services to cut back on waiting times at hospitals.
Data centre investment bonanza set to persist
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/12/2024
» More global technology firms are expected to set up data centres in Thailand next year thanks to the government encouraging the public and private sectors to embrace digital transformation through its Cloud First policy.
Return nameless victims to heal tsunami wounds
Oped, Published on 26/12/2024
» A leader of the team that identified thousands of victims of the 2004 tsunami now believes that Interpol's 99.9% certainty rule should be adapted out of compassion to try to reunite the remaining 380 nameless victims with their families. Twenty years on, the full story behind the huge detective saga in Thailand that gave names back to thousands of victims of the 2004 tsunami is being told for the first time.
GDP figures don't reflect real situation
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 26/12/2024
» This article is the last for 2024. I have made many bad predictions about the Thai economy throughout the year. Many became true, like the contracting credit market, the NPL explosion, and an ineffective cash handout programme. Many have not become true (or have they?). One was GDP growth. Instead of shrinking as I predicted, GDP growth rates improved from quarter to quarter. They were 1.6% for Q1, 2.2% for Q2, and 3.0% for Q3. And it is expected to be 3.5% for Q4 to fulfil the annual 2.6% growth projection.
Chinese fraudsters take cue from Squid Game
Published on 25/12/2024
» BEIJING - In China’s take on Squid Game, fraudsters are preying on the financially distressed in a slumping economy with promises of prize money, debt restructuring and other schemes that are not always what is promised.
Sweeping Vietnam internet law comes into force
AFP, Published on 25/12/2024
» Vietnam began enforcing new internet rules on Wednesday, requiring Facebook and TikTok to verify user identities and hand over data to authorities, in what critics say is the latest attack on freedom of expression.
Thailand Halal Assembly 2024 Explores AI-Powered Halal Innovation
Published on 25/12/2024
» Bangkok played host to the 11th Thailand Halal Assembly 2024 (THA2024), a premier event themed “Toward Halal Trust Through Digital Technology 2 AIs”, aimed at advancing Thailand's Halal industry on the global stage through cutting-edge technology. Held from 19–20 December at the Al Meroz Hotel, the event was presided over by Akanat Promphan, Minister of Industry of Thailand.
Pichai invites Nippon Steel to expand investment in Thailand
News, Published on 25/12/2024
» Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan recently visited the headquarters of Nippon Steel Corporation (NSC), the world’s fourth-largest steel producer, to invite the company to expand its investments in Thailand.
Call to exempt listed firms from tax on mergers
Business, Published on 25/12/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is to ask the Ministry of Finance to exempt the retrospective tax for merger and acquisition (M&A) deals of listed companies, as part of its moves to boost the sluggish domestic exchange.
How to navigate the risks of DPI
Oped, Published on 25/12/2024
» In recent years, the concept of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has gained significant attention from the international community, including the United Nations and the G20, as a new policy paradigm for development. But understanding the risks of DPI is crucial to ensuring that its potential benefits materialise.