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Bus commuters slam route changes that caught many off guard
Online Reporters, Published on 25/07/2024
» Passengers relying on public buses aired their anger over route changes that turned Thursday morning's commute in the capital into chaos for many.
Typhoon Gaemi brings Philippines, Taiwan to a halt
Dina Kyriakidou, Published on 24/07/2024
» MANILA/YILAN: Typhoon Gaemi and a southwest monsoon brought heavy rain on Wednesday to the Philippine capital region and northern provinces, prompting authorities to halt work and classes, while stock and foreign exchange trading were suspended.
When climate commitments fall short
News, Rapeepat Ingkasit, Published on 24/07/2024
» By early next year, Thailand and other countries are expected to update national climate commitments under the Paris Agreement, known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs). The Paris Agreement mandates that nations submit new NDCs every five years, with each round more ambitious than the last. These NDCs are essential for countries to collectively tackle the global climate crisis.
Delta Air Lines faces widespread flight cancellations after IT outage
Reuters, Published on 22/07/2024
» Delta Air Lines struggled to restore normal operations on Sunday after last week's crippling global cyber outage, canceling about 1,000 flights on top of the 3,500 it had already scrapped.
Plans needed to mitigate future tech outages
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/07/2024
» The global computing outage on Friday caused by a faulty software update underscores the need for the public and private sectors in Thailand to have business continuity plans to ensure their operations are not interrupted, says the head of the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA).
From ATMs to flights, epic IT crash leaves trail of chaos
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/07/2024
» LONDON - In what will go down as the most spectacular information technology (IT) failure the world has ever seen, a botched software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Holdings Inc crashed countless Microsoft Windows computer systems around the world on Friday.
Blackchin tilapia invasion reaches Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 16/07/2024
» Invasive blackchin tilapia fish have been found in Bangkok’s Makkasan swamp, which connects with the Chao Phraya River via canals, according to Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt.
Tour firms face fee hike amid fraud fear
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/07/2024
» After Thai travellers were left stranded by outbound tour operators despite choosing licensed companies selling premium packages, the Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to seek consumer protection solutions.
Tokyo-Osaka bullet train services halted for hours after power failure
Published on 07/07/2024
» NAGOYA: Bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were halted for hours on Saturday afternoon due to a power failure, affecting around 97,000 travellers, as a sweltering heat wave hit the Pacific side of the Japanese archipelago, Central Japan Railway Co said.
Philippines turned down US help amid sea tensions
Reuters, Published on 05/07/2024
» MANILA - The Philippines has turned down offers from the United States to assist operations in the South China Sea, after a flare-up with China over missions to resupply Filipino troops on a contested shoal, its military chief said.