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Stuck in the middle
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 22/06/2020
» In 2015-16 during one of the grimmest humanitarian crises in decades, more than 300,000 displaced people tried to cross the Mediterranean Sea to safety in Europe and away from persecution and danger in war-ravaged North Africa. At least 15,000 lost their lives in the crossings, according to the the International Organization for Migration (IOM). That was just the tip of an iceberg.
Grundfos pushes efficiency via app
Business, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 19/03/2020
» Danish pump manufacturer Grundfos has launched a service app for Thailand to digitalise its pump management service.
Calls mount to cut red tape for migrants
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 28/08/2018
» Obscure procedures and overlapping government authorities and agencies are still the main obstacles to granting Thai nationality to children of migrants in Thailand, participants at a seminar on the topic on Monday suggested.
Foreign Ministry cancels e-Passport bidding
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 18/08/2018
» The Foreign Ministry has cancelled the latest round of e-bidding for the Third Phase of Thailand's Electronic Passport (e-Passport III), citing a lack of competition as only one qualified bidder has come forward.
Captain Tait strikes blow for women in uniform
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 31/07/2018
» The Tham Luang cave rescue mission not only brought attention to 12 boys and their football coach, but also shone a spotlight on Captain Jessica Tait, a US Air Force officer who became a public sweetheart when she appeared as the spokesperson for the 353rd Special Operations Group sent to participate in the rescue operation in Chiang Rai.
Followers' faith in busted monk strong as ever
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 10/06/2018
» Frequent visitors to Wat Sam Phraya and disciples of former abbot Phra Phrom Dilok still believe in the innocence of the former abbot even though he has been charged with temple fund embezzlement.
DSI deputy chief U-turns on missing Karen activist
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 28/04/2018
» The deputy chief of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on Friday pledged that he will propose that the DSI committee take on the enforced disappearance case of Karen rights activist Porlajee "Billy" Rakchongcharoen.
Govt denies poll tampering
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 30/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday denied he had ordered National Institute of Development Administration (Nida) president to step in and halt the release of the results of a poll relating to the scandal involving Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon's luxury watches.
Smart Visas to start next month offering 4-year stays
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 17/01/2018
» The government is introducing a four-year visa next month for professionals called a "Smart Visa" to attract foreign experts and high-level executives to work in the country, the cabinet announced yesterday.