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Covid hysteria
Oped, Postbag, Published on 12/01/2022
» Re: "Heedless manhunt, Omicron marches on", (PostBag, Jan 10). As I read the Second Secretary to India's remarks concerning the Bangkok Post's recent coverage of an allegedly Covid positive foreign couple who were allegedly taken off-guard by a surprise positive Covid result and/or alleged miscommunication, I could not help but sympathise with the secretary because the recent debacle really reveals just how paranoid much of the Thai public still is regarding Covid.
RCEP begins as SMEs hold breath
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/01/2022
» After much deliberation, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact is expected to become effective today.
New Year road death toll reaches 85
Online Reporters, Published on 31/12/2021
» Traffic accidents on the first two days of the government's seven-day New Year road safety campaign claimed 85 lives and left 786 others injured.
Campaign launched to promote digital IDs
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/12/2021
» The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) has launched a campaign to promote the importance of digital IDs among the public and foster cooperation between relevant agencies to achieve integrated digital ID adoption.
Making the world crypto market your oyster
Published on 01/12/2021
» XSpring has obtained all four Digital Asset Licenses from the Ministry of Finance, under the supervision of the SEC, readying to offer an integrated, one-stop digital finance service that connects seamlessly with global exchange platforms.
New points system aims to promote safe driving
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/11/2021
» The Department of Land Transport will rigorously enforce a points-based system next month for drivers in the transportation industry to promote safer driving, it said.
5G at the heart of Thailand's future
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 19/10/2021
» 5G technology is turning Thailand around with the value of 5G-driven business and services expected to hit 650 billion baht by 2030, and the ultrafast internet service playing an instrumental role in the push for S-curve industries in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) area, say key figures in state and private sectors.
'Squid Game' lessons
Oped, Postbag, Published on 16/10/2021
» Re: "'Squid Game' rings true in our new reality," (BP, Oct 12).
Cash handout for elderly taxi drivers
Published on 12/10/2021
» About 16,000 elderly cabbies and motorcycle taxi drivers will each get a 10,000 baht handout to help compensate for the lack of business caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin said on Tuesday.
Connecting with Laos
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/09/2021
» Landlocked but rich in natural resources and geographically diverse, Laos has a lot to offer. Significant investments from neighbours including China have helped the country achieve economic growth of 6-7% a year over the past decade. Yet, inadequate infrastructure and the absence of a skilled workforce are among the reasons Laos has yet to fulfil its potential.