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'Terminal' fears as Thais left in limbo abroad
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 15/04/2020
» On my last day of self-quarantine, a nurse from a public health centre in my neighbourhood called me, checking if I had any symptoms or signs of Covid-19. She was nice, trying to collect all the necessary information to make sure I am free of the virus. Afterwards, the centre will issue me a certificate saying that I've completed the home-quarantine and can resume my normal life.
Somkid reiterates spending splurge
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/01/2020
» The government vows to rev up spending by much as 1 trillion baht in the second quarter of fiscal 2020, in part to boost the country's economic growth.
Takorn: 5G adoption could lift 2020 GDP
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/01/2020
» 5G adoption could contribute 1.02% of the country's GDP of 17.3 trillion baht projected for this year, says the head of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
Enforce laws to halt rabies' return
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 28/09/2018
» A small village called Ban Nong Khai Hia in Nakhon Ratchasima's Sida district is shrouded with fear.
Political turmoil blamed for GDP losses
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/08/2018
» Thailand's political uncertainty over the past 20 years took a toll on the country's economic growth, shaving off 0.4 percentage points per year on average and depressing growth below its potential, according to a joint survey by the Bank of Thailand's Puey Ungphakorn Institute for Economic Research's (Pier).
Thank You!
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/07/2018
» Thailand breathed a collective sigh of relief on Monday night after a team of 12 teenage football players and their coach were found alive inside Tham Luang Cave in Chiang Rai after 10 days of being trapped inside. Though we may be able to sleep sound, there's still a long way to go (and many more dramas, rumours and photos of handsome rescuers to come) before they are evacuated to safety. It's already been reported that they may have to stay there for months so let's keep our fingers crossed and our hopes alive.
A unique bond
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 21/05/2018
» If Zack Blackmon Jr were to tell you that he's a direct descendant of the original Siamese Twins Eng and Chang Bunker, there's no way you'd believe him. White skinned, blue eyed and with a delightfully thick North Carolinian accent, Blackmon Jr, 67, is surprisingly in fact, the great-great grandson of Eng.
Tarit not guilty of defaming Suthep
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/03/2018
» Former Department of Special Investigation (DSI) chief Tarit Pengdith and four other individuals and companies have been cleared of defaming former deputy prime minister Suthep Thaugsuban in connection with the police station construction scandal.
The lighter side of politics
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/03/2018
» Amid the deluge of headlines that pop up on my (and perhaps your) smartphone screen, a few manage to catch my attention with their unexpected funniness especially those regarding Thai politics. Some are so ironic, they are jokes. Not sure what I'm getting at? Here are a few examples for your entertainment. After reading too many corruption scandals involving state officials, one just needs a few laughs, y'know.