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Nan latest province to get Unesco world heritage push
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/06/2024
» The government aims to promote cultural tourism between Nan in the North of Thailand and Luang Prabang, the old capital of Laos, government spokesman Chai Watcharonke said.
Rights body wants results on missing activists
Post Reporters, Published on 12/06/2024
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has submitted to the Ministry of Justice an investigation report into nine self-exiled Thai political activists who have disappeared in neighbouring countries, urging the government to pursue the cases seriously.
Group urges wages based on skills
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/06/2024
» The Labour Ministry is being asked to consider replacing the proposed 400-baht daily minimum wage policy with a wage increase based on workers' skills, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
OneWeb upbeat on Thailand's regional role
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/06/2024
» OneWeb, a low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation satellite company owned and operated by the Eutelsat Group, is committed to helping Thai companies and residents benefit from its leading-edge low latency satellite connectivity services on land, at sea and in the skies.
Lao railway set for full trial run next month
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 09/06/2024
» Thailand and Laos are gearing up to open a railway network connecting Bangkok and Vientiane, according to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), with a trial run set for next month.
Panel outlines plan to fix migrant woes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/06/2024
» The National Committee on Migrant Workers Management has approved three guidelines aimed at easing the country's labour shortage and addressing the problem of illegal workers in Thailand.
Two 'yakuza' caught in Laos
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/06/2024
» Two Japanese men with possible links to the yakuza, who are prime suspects in the murder and dismemberment of their compatriot whose remains were found in Nonthaburi province in April, were caught in Laos on Thursday.
BIG and RATCH Drive Green Hydrogen Initiative
Published on 06/06/2024
» BIG, a leader in climate technology innovation and a pioneer in driving energy transition in the Thai industrial sector, has partnered with RATCH Group Public Company Limited, a prominent energy and infrastructure company focused on creating value in the Asia-Pacific region. The collaboration involves signing a memorandum of understanding to explore the feasibility of producing green hydrogen from renewable energy sources both in Thailand and internationally. This collaboration aims to meet the future clean energy demand of the industrial, transportation, and power generation sectors. The partnership with RATCH Group underscores both companies' commitment to advancing the energy transition through innovation and technology with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, fostering a low-carbon society.
Shades of Isan
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/06/2024
» As head of the local arts department at Udon Thani Rajabhat University, Asst Prof Kulajit Sengna has researched Isan art and design for 15 years. While creating artefacts inspired by Isan mural art, she felt uncomfortable painting with colours available in the market because they did not match the original paintings. Therefore, Asst Prof Kulajit decided to mix paints to create new shades herself.
OneWeb preps broadband internet service
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/06/2024
» Broadband internet services offered by low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite company OneWeb are expected to be launched locally by the fourth quarter this year.