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While electric vehicles proliferate, charging stations lag behind
Business, Published on 01/06/2022
» United States efforts to build a national network of electric vehicle charging stations are moving slowly as states figure out how to fairly dole out public funding to kick-start a new service industry.
Legendary chef Paul Bocuse dies
Published on 20/01/2018
» PARIS: Paul Bocuse, the master chef who defined French cuisine for nearly half a century and put it on tables around the world, has died at 91.
Staff seek help for 'unfair dismissal'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/01/2018
» Labour Minister Adul Sangsingkeo has instructed officials to look into complaints by employees of two companies who are claiming unjust treatment ranging from inconsistent pay cheques to unfair dismissal.
Japanese firms back 'start-early, leave-early' work
Published on 17/10/2015
» TOKYO — Japanese workers are increasingly being urged to move up their working hours as employers seek to improve efficiency, cut overtime pay and promote a healthier lifestyle for employees.
Muslims mark start of Ramadan as deadly conflicts rage
AFP, Published on 29/06/2014
» Muslims began observing the holy fasting month of Ramadan on Sunday with Islamic leaders again concerned about entrenched conflicts as jihadists issued threats from Indonesia to Somalia.
Where's Pele? 'The King' shunned at World Cup
AFP, Published on 22/06/2014
» He's 'the king', renowned as football's greatest ever and the icon of Brazilian World Cup success. But with the tournament finally back in his home country, it seems somebody forgot to invite Pele.
Thai hedgehog: Greece to beat Japan
Published on 19/06/2014
» CHIANG MAI - A hedgehog on Thursday predicted Greece will come out the winner in a crucial World Cup match against Japan as the Blue Samurai players favour offensive weapons to bounce back after their Ivory Coast defeat.
Too many foreign tramps
Published on 03/09/2013
» According to the Issarachon Foundation, there are now 200 or so foreigners roaming the streets and beaches in Thailand, unable to pay for their daily living costs or their airfare home. The main reason, according to the charity, is the increasing number of aliens who have registered property in the name of their Thai wife and then been ejected to fend for themselves. Natee Saravari, secretary-general of the Foundation, said that it was not uncommon to see Europeans sorting through the trash at fast food restaurants looking for something to eat or begging on beachfront areas. He added that whilst most Thai homeless people have some form of mental illness, most destitute farang are alcoholics. There are thought to be about 50 homeless foreign men in Pattaya, living mostly in beach areas and eating at one or two charitable institutions which don’t turn them away. Embassy sources say they mostly have expired visas or lost passports and can no longer receive cash handouts from diplomatic sources. Consular officers will contact relatives on request for financial assistance. If that fails, the general advice is to give themselves up for overstay. They will remain in prison pending often lengthy arrangements by their respective embassy to fly them home. Once returned, they will normally be deprived of their passport pending repayment of the airfare.
Mahidol University determined to be knowledge-based solution
Published on 27/06/2013
» The College of Management Mahidol University (CMMU), determined to be a leading management school in Asia contributing knowledge-based solutions with social responsibility, is providing innovative postgraduate programs in management: Master of Management (Thai and International Programs) and Ph.D. in Management (International Program).
Phuket yachtsman attacked by ‘samurai’ motorbike gang
Published on 19/12/2012
» Phuket yachting figure Neil Petford was attacked and robbed by a “samurai” motorbike gang on his way home from the final party of the recent King’s Cup Regatta.