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G-Token plan draws criticism
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/05/2025
» The government's proposal to launch the digital Government Token (G-Token) as a new fundraising mechanism has drawn criticism from economic experts, who warn it may violate existing laws and mislead the public.
NCSA, Palo Alto pact beefs up state's cloud policy framework
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/05/2025
» The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has forged a strategic collaboration with Palo Alto Networks to strengthen Thailand's Cloud First Policy framework by bolstering cybersecurity capabilities across government agencies.
Saudi price war looks like unspoken gift to Trump
News, Published on 16/05/2025
» Oil barely garnered a mention from US President Donald Trump during his glitzy visit to Saudi Arabia this week. But the black gold may explain why the trip went so smoothly.
Protectionism will not protect
Oped, Published on 16/05/2025
» As many Global North countries turn inwards, foreign assistance has become an easy target. The decimation of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has dominated headlines, but the United Kingdom and many European countries have also cut their foreign-aid budgets. Policymakers in these countries view this spending as a form of charity and think that bolstering their economic and military might can deliver more benefits for more people.
Consumer confidence drops for third month in a row
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/05/2025
» The consumer confidence index (CCI) dropped for a third consecutive month in April to hit its lowest level in seven months, attributed to concerns over US tariffs, falling agricultural product prices, and political uncertainties.
Glam in Cannes
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 16/05/2025
» In 1985, the Happy Clown pendant with diamonds and coloured stones twirling inside its tummy, designed by Caroline Scheufele, took Chopard into the realm of jewellery-making.
Gold standard
Life, Published on 16/05/2025
» On May 13, American actor, director and producer Robert De Niro received an honorary Palme d'Or for lifetime achievement at the opening ceremony of the 78th Festival de Cannes.
Conscript triggers inquiry with 'forced driving' claim
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/05/2025
» The House committee on national security plans to look into allegations of exploitation within the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) following reports that an officer based in Udon Thani province forced a conscript to work as a taxi driver and pocketed most of his earnings.
BGRIM posts 51.6% increase in net profit for first quarter
Business, Published on 16/05/2025
» B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM) reported a 51.6% increase in net profit for the first quarter this year, while advancing industrial user expansion and nearing commercial operation dates for its renewable energy projects.
Theatre of white refugees from South Africa
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 16/05/2025
» As my flight landed in South Africa on Sunday, I looked in vain for the plane that was due to take off with the first 49 white, Afrikaans-speaking "refugees" of the many thousands who are supposedly going to find safety from racist persecution in Donald Trump's United States.