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In a hotter future, what comes after coral reefs die?
AFP, Published on 02/06/2025
» PARIS - The fate of coral reefs has been written with a degree of certainty rare in climate science: at 1.5 degrees Celsius of global warming, most are expected to die.
Bangkok taxi tale: No meter, no licence either
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/06/2025
» A Bangkok man was shocked after a taxi driver who initially agreed to use the meter suddenly demanded a flat fare of 200 baht, only to be discovered without a driving licence or taxi ID.
Motorbike helmet violation crackdown starts Sunday, Thai govt warns
Online Reporters, Published on 01/06/2025
» Thailand's government is urging the public to comply with a new mandate requiring all motorcyclists and passengers to wear crash helmets, with enforcement officially beginning today.
$7,000 single-seat EV a hit in Japan
Published on 31/05/2025
» In the rural suburbs of Hiroshima, a Japanese startup is trying to kickstart the country’s electric vehicle market with the smallest, cheapest car it can possibly make.
Bangkok taxi tale: No meter, no licence either
News, Online Reporters, Published on 31/05/2025
» A Bangkok man was left stunned after a taxi driver who initially agreed to use the meter suddenly demanded a flat fare of 200 baht, only to be discovered without a driving licence or taxi ID.
Thai regulator warns taxi drivers to shape up
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/05/2025
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has warned that public transport drivers who fail to meet standards, particularly when providing services to tourists, will face severe penalties.
Pride seen as 'economic opportunity'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 31/05/2025
» While the recently passed Marriage Equality Bill marks a historic milestone for Thailand's LGBTQ+ community, some experts say the country must go further by positioning this group in the upcoming Pride Month not just as symbols of progress but as drivers of economic growth.
Thailand’s new helmet law sparks questions from foreign residents
Online Reporters, Published on 30/05/2025
» A new nationwide road safety campaign launching in Thailand on 1 June has sparked debate among residents and visitors alike, as authorities begin stricter enforcement of motorcycle helmet regulations in an effort to reduce road accidents and fatalities.
'Make America Healthy Again' report cites nonexistent studies: authors
AFP, Published on 30/05/2025
» WASHINGTON - At least four of the studies cited in a flagship White House report on children's health do not exist, authors listed in the document told AFP Thursday, casting doubt on the paper outlining US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s agenda.