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Digital tech seen key under new government
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/02/2026
» The public sector under the new government is expected to accelerate the adoption of cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) technology to bridge its legacy bureaucratic systems with advanced digital technology.
MEA Restarts Overhead Cable Removal on Key Roads
Published on 29/07/2025
» The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) has resumed its overhead cable removal initiative, beginning with a major cleanup along Ngamwongwan Road as part of efforts to improve public safety and restore urban landscapes. The 2025 plan covers 47 routes, totalling over 171.24 kilometres.
Tourism operators seek long-term flood plan
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/08/2024
» Regional tourism operators have called for a long-term plan to manage floods and storms to prevent possible damage to tourism and the economy, following the floods in northern provinces and a deadly landslide in Phuket.
KTAXA Leads Environmental Efforts During Week for Good
Published on 05/07/2024
» Krungthai-AXA Life Insurance (KTAXA), the leader of Green Insurer, led by Mrs. Sally O’Hara, CEO Of AXA Southeast Asia & Korea and Ms. Bubphawadee Owararinth, Chief People and Brand & Communications Officer, celebrated ‘Week for Good,’ a global AXA annual event dedicated to sustainability and employee engagement. From 3rd to 7th June 2024, KTAXA employees came together to give their time and resources to act for good and support this year’s theme—Environment with a special focus on water.
Beijing orders Apple to pull WhatsApp from China store
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/04/2024
» Apple Inc said that it removed Meta Platforms’ WhatsApp and Threads from its China apps store after an order from the country’s internet regulator, which said the services pose risks to the country’s security.
The Ocean Cleanup Launches Interceptor 019 Against River Plastic
Published on 02/04/2024
» Marine waste, spurred by improper disposal, severely impacts marine ecosystems. Addressing this urgent issue requires a comprehensive and multi-sectoral approach that includes prioritising waste management strategies to prevent ocean-bound waste and performing regular cleanups.
Partner organisations set to resume cable cleanup effort
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/03/2024
» Four organisations are teaming up to lay overhead cables underground along 116 routes in Bangkok and the provinces this year, covering a combined length of 213 kilometres.
Renewed focus on plastic waste
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/12/2023
» Thailand is pushing ahead with projects to reduce plastic waste as it struggles to reduce sea pollution, especially after efforts slowed during the pandemic.
‘Do-nothing’ bureaucrats hold back Vietnam
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/02/2023
» Vietnam’s Communist Party is growing alarmed about a new mantra taking hold among bureaucrats: Do a lot, get in trouble for a lot. Do less, get in trouble for less. Do nothing, get in trouble for nothing.
RCD, Cleanup team up for kitchen market
Business, Published on 04/11/2022
» RCD Design Center, a Thai manufacturer and importer of premium kitchen sets and furniture, has joined hands with Japanese steel cookware firm Cleanup Co to strengthen its position in the local luxury kitchen market.