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Thousands of Ukrainian prisoners apply to join army
Published on 31/05/2024
» KYIV - In its quest to fill the dwindling ranks of its infantry, Ukraine has turned to recruiting prisoners to join the fight against Russia, and more than four thousand have applied so far.
Businesses up in smoke
Business, Published on 20/05/2024
» A deadline set by cannabis advocacy groups is rapidly approaching for the government to justify its plan to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic.
What the Senate election means and why it’s all different
Published on 13/05/2024
» Thailand has kicked off the process to hold the first Senate election since a coup in 2014, after the military-appointed batch completed its five-year term last week.
A weekend bash to remember comes to Sathon
Life, Published on 13/05/2024
» Asai Bangkok Sathorn Hotel is bringing back the city's most anticipated neighbourhood fest, "The Hamlet Rock Party 2024", this Saturday and Sunday from 8am to midnight.
Clawing back after a steep Songkran decline
Business, Published on 11/05/2024
» Sentiment on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) was relatively weak at the beginning of April, with average daily turnover of only 33 billion baht during the first week of the month.
Cannabis U-turn could bring protests, lawsuits
Published on 09/05/2024
» The government’s move to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic threatens to trigger street protests and class-action suits by owners of thousands of dispensaries that have sprung up across the country since decriminalisation two years ago.
From Fleet Street to the Big Chilli
Roger Crutchley, Published on 05/05/2024
» It came as a shock to learn that long-time friend and colleague Colin Hastings died on Monday in Bang Saray when he suffered heart failure and the car he was driving collided with a wall. He was 73. Here are a few personal memories of Colin, best known as publisher of Big Chilli magazine.
ONESIAM and Cathay Launch Dual Points System
Published on 02/05/2024
» The ONESIAM SuperApp, a digital platform that exceeds expectations by combining experiences and benefits from renowned brands in Siam Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Discovery, ICONSIAM, ICS, Siam Premium Outlet Bangkok, and various business partners across industries, has forged a partnership with Cathay, a premium travel and lifestyle brand. This collaboration opens doors to connecting superior benefits for ONESIAM and Cathay members, enabling them to transfer and exchange accumulated points with each other via the ONESIAM SuperApp, even when outside of Thailand.
Workers' welfare first
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/05/2024
» Today’s Labour Day celebrations could have been even merrier as the government made a solemn promise over two weeks ago to raise the universal minimum daily wage to 400 baht across the nation.
Navy ships on standby for evacuations
News, Published on 30/04/2024
» The Royal Thai Navy has four ships on standby in the Andaman Sea, ready to evacuate Thais from Myanmar if the civil conflict there escalates.