Showing 21 - 30 of 2,275
Thai tourists still headed to Taiwan
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 05/04/2024
» Thai tourists appear to be unfazed by Taiwan's biggest earthquake in 25 years and a string of quakes in Japan, as they intend to take planned trips during the Songkran holiday.
Taiwan proves that disaster preparedness pays off
Published on 04/04/2024
» HUALIEN, Taiwan - When a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan’s scenic and largely rural east coast county of Hualien on Wednesday, local official Chang Tung-yao knew exactly what to do, having experienced a similar temblor six years before.
China’s advancing efforts to influence the US election raise alarms
Published on 01/04/2024
» Covert Chinese accounts are masquerading online as American supporters of former President Donald Trump, promoting conspiracy theories, stoking domestic divisions and attacking President Joe Biden ahead of the election in November, according to researchers and government officials.
Making exports for a low-carbon era
Oped, Published on 27/03/2024
» Exports have been Thailand's important growth engine for many decades. A number of Thailand's export destinations have shown increasing interest in and support for low-carbon products. Failure to meet global demand for low-carbon products risks Thailand's competitiveness in international trade.
World smashes heat records, UN sounds 'Red Alert'
Reuters, Published on 19/03/2024
» GENEVA - Every major global climate record was broken last year and 2024 could be worse, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Tuesday, with its chief voicing particular concern about ocean heat and shrinking sea ice.
UBE drives up cassava productivity
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/03/2024
» Ubon Bio Ethanol (UBE), a SET-listed ethanol producer, is increasing productivity at its cassava plantations in Ubon Ratchathani after harvests plunged, resulting in a loss of 96 million baht last year.
Allianz unit eyes 20% growth in corporate business
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/03/2024
» As the insurance industry expands, with new players entering the market and novel products being launched to capture consumer interest, insurance firms in Thailand have developed strategies to drive business growth.
Salt, sea and spoonbills
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/03/2024
» During a morning stroll through vast salt fields in the seaside town of Samut Sakhon, I couldn't resist but take breathtaking photos of a large flock of birds. Close by, experienced birdwatcher Suchart Daengpayon (also known as Mr Tee) led a small group of foreign tourists on a trip to see the food-seeking behaviours of the spoon-billed sandpiper, an endangered shorebird species.
NBTC, AIS present disaster warning system
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 06/03/2024
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) and Advanced Info Service (AIS) jointly launched a trial on Tuesday of the country's first cell broadcast service (CBS) system in the form of an emergency alert system for mobile phones.
Myanmar as interim 'non-state' state
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 01/03/2024
» Myanmar, also known as Burma, has become a de facto state that is dominated by non-state entities. Contrary to facile claims, Myanmar is not a failed state like some that beset parts of Africa and the Middle East. The ethnically diverse country of 55 million still functions despite widespread violence in an ongoing civil war. Unless and until Myanmar is understood and re-conceptualised as an interim state comprising non-state entities, it will be difficult to move forward to remake and reconstitute a new country after the civil war and the passing of the military junta that seized power on Feb 1, 2021, led by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.