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PM Srettha touts plans for casinos, nuclear power
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Saturday used his first monthly television address as the country's leader to promote plans for legalising casinos to curb illegal gambling and building a nuclear power plant to reduce electricity costs.
Thailand working ‘relentlessly’ to solve Myanmar crisis - Srettha
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/05/2024
» TOKYO: Thailand is "working relentlessly" to bring an end to the crisis in neighbouring Myanmar where rebel groups have been clashing with the military-government, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
This Harvard alum wants to help Thailand reclaim lost decade
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/04/2023
» The Move Forward Party, which is surging in opinion polls ahead of the May 14 election, wants to reclaim the "lost decade" under a military-backed rule with proposals for sweeping reforms to revitalise Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy.
Working from home recommended in smoggy Bangkok
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/01/2023
» Authorities have urged Bangkok residents to work from home and wear respirator masks outdoors as air pollution level worsens in the capital.
Pheu Thai vows higher wages with elections looming
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/12/2022
» The main opposition Pheu Thai Party has pledged to lift minimum wages and crop prices while slashing energy costs as it kicked off a campaign to end nearly a decade of military-backed rule in elections slated for early next year.
Wealthy foreigners given new pathway to buy land in Bangkok, Pattaya
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/10/2022
» The government has taken a major step toward giving foreigners the right to buy land for housing, as the country seeks to boost the economy by enticing more wealthy international investors.
Academics: PPRP squabble risks early polls
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/01/2022
» The ouster of an influential Thai lawmaker and his supporters from the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) in the ruling coalition may trigger an early general election and hamper Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's ability to pass key legislation, including the budget for next year.
Chinese hackers targeted Thailand, other SE Asian nations - report
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/12/2021
» Chinese hackers this year targeted military and civilian organisations in several Southeast Asian nations, particularly those with similar territorial claims or strategic infrastructure projects, suggesting the involvement of the state, a US-based cybersecurity firm said in new research released late Wednesday.
World’s largest hydro-floating solar farm goes live in Ubon Ratchatani
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/11/2021
» A floating solar farm that’s equivalent to about 70 footbal fields in size has begun generating power in Ubon Ratchatani, reflecting the country’s push to achieve carbon-neutral status by 2050.
Pfizer spurs top response after Sinovac, Astra jab - study
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/09/2021
» One of Thailand’s main Covid-19 vaccine regimes generates a lower immune response than inoculation combinations that include an mRNA-based dose, according to a study by the Siriraj Institute of Clinical Research.