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How gender equality boosts the economy
Oped, Published on 26/09/2025
» With protectionism and industrial policy returning to advanced economies, and with geopolitical tensions on the rise, this is an inauspicious moment for trade-led growth strategies. Since future growth will increasingly depend on sound domestic policies, low- and middle-income countries should focus on ensuring that existing resources are fully and efficiently deployed. And no resource is more valuable than human capital.
House panel probes citizenship bribes
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/09/2025
» The House Committee on Local Administration is investigating allegations of bribery in the citizenship registration process, with a committee member saying there is strong evidence in at least five cases.
Homeless targeted by mule account brokers
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/09/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has stepped up efforts to prevent homeless people from being lured into opening "mule accounts" following reports that brokers are paying 500–5,000 baht to use their identities.
Vietnam overtakes Thailand as top travel destination for Chinese tourists
Published on 16/09/2025
» This summer, Hu Jia and her family opted to skip Thailand’s iconic beaches and ornate temples, a short flight from her home in Sichuan province. Instead, she booked a two-week trip to Vietnam amid growing Chinese concerns over Thailand’s safety.
Feel-good Filipino movie screens at CentralWorld
Life, Published on 15/09/2025
» Crying Ladies, a feel-good movie from the Philippines, will be screened as part of the Contemporary World Film Series at TK Park's Auditorium, 8th floor of CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road, on Sept 27 at 3.30pm.
Musk's xAI lays off hundreds of data annotators
Reuters, Published on 13/09/2025
» BENGALURU — Elon Musk's xAI has laid off at least 500 workers from its data annotation team, which helps develop the company's Grok chatbot, Business Insider reported on Friday.
AI accounting for just 1% of all job losses around the world
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/09/2025
» Artificial intelligence (AI) accounts for just 1% of job losses worldwide at present, with minimal overall impact expected by 2028, according to global tech research firm Gartner Inc.
Co-payment stimulus set to return
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2025
» The potential reintroduction of the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme is expected to support Thai businesses amid the current sluggish economy, while an academic believes the scheme could boost GDP growth to 2-2.5% this year.
Iris-scan expansion on hold in Thailand
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/09/2025
» Tools for Humanity Thailand has decided to suspend the further expansion of its iris-scanning locations for two weeks as it seeks to address concerns that have arisen about the safety of biometric data.
Agencies nab mayor for alleged kickbacks
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/09/2025
» Police and anti-corruption agencies have arrested the mayor of Tha Sila municipality in Sakon Nakhon province for allegedly extorting money from contract workers in exchange for extended employment.