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Sam Yan shows need to save history
Oped, Published on 23/05/2024
» What distinguishes Thailand from many other countries is our rich diversity in culture and history. Yet slowly but surely, the distinctive heritage of our local communities is disappearing. Often property developers destroy historic buildings in pursuit of profit. But why do their rights always seem to come first? Why do we have to beg to protect our cultural assets?
LISTERINE®: The #1 global mouthwash brand* enhances oral health care in Thailand
Published on 15/05/2024
» Over a third of the global population suffers from untreated cavities. In Thailand, approximately 20% of individuals aged 15 and older are affected by severe gum or periodontal disease. Concerningly, when they reach their twenties, 6.6% experience total tooth loss.
Migrant workers face heatwave risks
News, Published on 15/05/2024
» As extreme heat becomes more common, Thailand needs a comprehensive labour protection law to safeguard at-risk migrant workers from the hotter climate.
Rice roulette
Oped, Postbag, Published on 11/05/2024
» Re: "A rice old business", (Editorial, May 10).
TikTok, Universal Music Group seal new deal to return Taylor Swift, BTS, other artists to hit short video app
Published on 03/05/2024
» HONG KONG: TikTok is bringing back many of the world's most popular recording artists - including Taylor Swift, BTS and Drake - under a new licensing deal with Universal Music Group (UMG), even as the hit short video platform faces a sell-or-ban ultimatum from the United States government.
Thailand Consumers Council highlights school bus safety concerns
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 03/05/2024
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) says there is cause for concern over safety on school buses and urged schools nationwide to address the matter.
CRT Signs Indonesian Carbon Credit Projects Worth $163M
Published on 30/04/2024
» On April 25, Carbon Registry Thailand (CRT) announced the signing of Master Service and Carbon Credit On-boarding Agreements with the owners of nine pioneering projects in Indonesia. The agreements, formalised in Jakarta, encompass projects located in South Papua, North Sulawesi, and South Sumatera.
Flu shot may help prevent heart attacks
Life, Published on 30/04/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: I can't stop thinking about what my doctor said when I got my flu shot last fall. I'm a 55-year-old man, and I have a history of high blood pressure. He said the flu shot will give me extra protection against having a heart attack. What is the connection?
Cross-border QR payments with India set to begin in Q3
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/04/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is gearing up to launch QR code cross-border payments between Thailand and India by the third quarter of this year, with plans to extend the system to become a multinational payment network spanning Asia.
SET aims to strengthen supervision
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/04/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) plans to introduce more measures to strengthen market supervision from the end of the current quarter to early 2025, aiming to rebuild investor confidence, according to the bourse.