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Outdated laws hinder growth
Published on 24/06/2024
» Thailand's economy has become sluggish and can't be salvaged by simply injecting money through programmes such as the government's 500-billion-baht digital money handout scheme, which will likely help stimulate the economy in only one or two quarters, according to former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.
Nation to rake in B7.5bn from films
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/06/2024
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports expects Thailand to earn 7.5 billion baht from foreign film productions this year, a 10% hike compared with last year's figure.
Accountability matters
Postbag, Published on 23/06/2024
» Re: "Army abuse still with us", (Editorial, June 22).
Royal barge fleet to be ready in time for 'kathin' ceremony
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 22/06/2024
» The restoration of 52 royal barges will be completed in time for a royal kathin ceremony in October as part of celebrations to mark the King's 72nd birthday on July 28, according to the Culture Ministry.
Humanity in the digital age
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 19/06/2024
» The Sodsai Theatre at Chulalongkorn University will soon host an extraordinary fusion of dance, theatre and technology titled IBM 1401. This contemporary piece, directed by New York-based Thai artist Sai Somboon, delves into the complex interplay between humanity and technology.
Power, investment key to data centre goal
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/06/2024
» Promoting affordable renewable power and continuing investment in related infrastructure are key factors if Thailand is to achieve its goal of becoming a regional data centre hub, according to executives.
RBSO plays Holst for Queen Suthida
Life, James Keller, Published on 18/06/2024
» In honour of birthday celebrations of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana, and in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Ministry of Culture and B.Grimm, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) delivered another high-spirited performance at the Thailand Cultural Centre recently. Directed by Resident Conductor Vanich Potavanich, the first item on the programme could hardly have been any more suitable as a tribute to the universal majesty of royalty.
BMA, businesses join hands in dengue war
News, Published on 17/06/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Department of Disease Control are teaming up with businesses to raise public awareness of dengue fever, which is growing more prevalent as climate change increases the range of mosquitos that carry the disease.
Sweden pitches fighter jets for kingdom
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/06/2024
» SWEDEN: The Swedish Aeroplane Corporation recently opened up its headquarters in Stockholm to talk about replacing Thailand's ageing F-16s with SAAB's Gripen fighter jets.
PM to host VIPs as gender equality bill nears approval
News, Published on 17/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is hosting a reception tomorrow at Government House to celebrate the marriage equality bill as it enters the last lap before being approved.