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Guru's Weekly Buzz: Sept 12-18
Guru, Published on 12/09/2025
» Guru By Bangkok's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
NBTC faces huge hurdles
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/02/2025
» The case of Pirongrong Ramasoota, a commissioner of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) who faces a two-year jail term following a legal dispute with True Digital Group, is snowballing into what is being called the "Pirongrong Effect".
US ‘TikTok refugees’ flock to alternative Chinese app
AFP, Published on 14/01/2025
» HONG KONG - Furious at the prospect of a US government ban on the social media platform TikTok, American users have flocked to another Chinese-owned app in droves, many with a defiant message: “Take my data!”
Decoding the success of ‘Lyn Around Everywhere’ campaign
Published on 04/11/2024
» Lyn Around, one of the top five brands under the Jaspal Group banner, has become a key influence in young women’s lifestyle and fashion choices thanks to its “Lyn Around Everywhere” campaign. The impact this campaign has had on the Thai fashion scene was recently recognised with the “Best Fashion Influencer Campaign Award” handed out at the Thailand Influencer Awards 2024.
Court image in the dock
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/08/2024
» It is unusual for Thais to criticise courts and jurists. But such anxiety comes with good reason. Thai law levies hefty penalties on those found to be in contempt of court -- imprisonment of one to seven years and fines of 2,000-14,000 baht.
Parnpree to diplomats: 'Don't give up'
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 28/11/2023
» 'Do not take no for an answer" could be the new hashtag for all Thai diplomats from now on. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahidha-Nukara instructed his lieutenants not to give up or allow themselves to be turned down too easily when they are pursuing a "proactive economic policy".
Chinese hospital boss linked to child kidnappings
Published on 07/11/2023
» The head of a hospital in China has been detained as part of an investigation into whether it worked with gangs to give kidnapped youngsters new identities, China Central Television reported on Tuesday.
TikTok and BMA Partner to Boost Thai Sustainability Goals
Published on 24/10/2023
» TikTok and BMA have entered into a new collaborative partnership, marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on October 19. This partnership aims to support local communities, boost the digital economy, and enhance climate literacy through initiatives such as Smart Economy, Smart People, and Smart Environment.
Chinese disinformation fuels anger over Fukushima water
Published on 31/08/2023
» In Guangdong province, on China’s southern coast, a woman posted a photo of a boxed-up Japanese-brand air-conditioner that she planned to return in protest. In southwestern China, the owner of a Japanese pub posted a video of himself ripping down anime posters and smashing bottles, saying he planned to reopen the business as a Chinese bistro.
Win big with DeeMoney challenge
Life, Published on 30/08/2023
» Interested persons are invited to express their creativity in a short advertisement for the "#DeeMoneyOwndeeChallenge" to vie for prizes worth 150,000 baht in total.