Showing 21 - 30 of 5,866
China building world's first 'dedicated' drone carrier, satellite images suggest
Published on 17/05/2024
» HONG KONG: The new aircraft carrier, the building of which has not been publicised by Beijing, could underline China's aims to advance the military use of drones and their deployment in battle.
Insurance pushed for natural disasters
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/05/2024
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) has issued a warning to high-rise building operators, farmers and the public to obtain insurance coverage for properties to deal with mounting natural disaster risks.
Smoggy Bangkok gets a badly needed breath of fresh air
Published on 12/05/2024
» For more than half a century, Thailand’s state-owned tobacco monopoly mass-produced cigarettes at a sprawling industrial estate in Bangkok. A steady stream of heavy trucks brought raw tobacco into the heart of the city and hauled millions of cigarettes away.
Accidents waiting to happen
Published on 12/05/2024
» Bangkok residents were left horrified by two tragic accidents early this month that highlight a lack of safety measures on the part of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and other agencies.
One dead in Rayong gas tank blast
Online Reporters, Published on 09/05/2024
» RAYONG: A huge blaze at a chemical storage site at the Map Ta Phut Industrial Port was brought under control late Thursday afternoon, after one person died and hundreds were evacuated from the surrounding area.
Masturbating train station thief was high on drugs
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/05/2024
» A 26-year-old man who later admitted to being high on drugs has been arrested for masturbating in public, assaulting a 30-year-old woman and stealing her bag at Kheha BTS skytrain station on Tuesday.
Blueair Launches Advanced Air Purifiers in Thailand
Published on 08/05/2024
» Aside from the record-breaking heat, another concerning issue in Thailand is the PM2.5 dust, especially in major cities where it worsens every year. PM2.5 dust is considered harmful to human health, as emphasized by the World Health Organization, because it is very small and can easily pass through nasal hairs into the lungs and bloodstream, causing long-term damage to the body.
Masturbating train station thief was high on drugs
Sutthiwit Chayutworakan, Published on 08/05/2024
» SAMUT PRAKAN: A 26-year-old man who later admitted to being high on drugs has been arrested for masturbating in public, assaulting a 30-year-old woman and stealing her bag in broad daylight at Kheha BTS skytrain station on Tuesday.
Bangkok Cable, INNOPOWER Forge Green Energy Pact
Published on 07/05/2024
» In a landmark move that promises to revolutionise Thailand’s power distribution network, Bangkok Cable Co., Ltd. (BCC), Thailand’s leading manufacturer of electric wires and cables, and INNOPOWER Co., Ltd., innovator in the energy sector, have announced a groundbreaking partnership. This collaboration is set to introduce cutting-edge technology into the country’s electrical grid, aiming to reduce costs and increase the efficiency of electric power distribution by up to 40%, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce safety risks for employees. The agreement, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), will see the two companies join forces to research and develop innovative solutions tailored to Thailand’s growing energy needs. The initiative comes at a crucial time as the nation experiences a continuous surge in electricity demand.
Motorcyclist dies after falling down drain
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/05/2024
» A motorcyclist died on Monday after falling into a drainage system inside the Mahai Sawan underpass in Bangkok's Thon Buri district on Sunday, according to local police.