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Man buys gold necklace for his 'lucky gecko' after lotto win
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 02/06/2024
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A lottery winner in Phimai has bought a gold necklace for a friendly two-tailed gecko that he found by chance and brought home less than two weeks ago in the belief that it would bring him luck.
Survey aims to improve lives of LGBTQ+ population
Post Reporters, Published on 02/06/2024
» The National Statistical Office and partners are conducting the country's first official survey on the lives of the LGBTQ+ population from June to September in order to improve services for them.
Most Bangkokians satisfied with Governor Chadchart's performance: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 02/06/2024
» A majority of Bangkokians are satisfied with the performance of Governor Chadchart Sittipunt after two years in office, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration.
Bangkok Pride Festival marks a grand Pride month celebration in Bangkok’s bustling Rama 1 Road and Siam area
Published on 01/06/2024
» (Bangkok - 1 June 2024) Bangkok Pride Parade marked Bangkok’s grand celebration of Pride Month and marked a major milestone for Thailand to become the first Southeast Asia country to legalize same-sex marriage. The rainbow parade attracted more than 200,000 attendees and spectators and spanning along the bustling Rama 1 Road.
PTT Triumphs with Seven Asian Excellence Awards
Published on 01/06/2024
» PTT Plc achieved a remarkable feat by securing seven Asian Excellence Awards, the most wins by any Thai company, underscoring its global leadership and excellence in corporate governance.
HIV tests for would-be monks set to be scrapped
News, Published on 01/06/2024
» The Sangha Supreme Council has agreed with a proposal by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to prohibit temples from requiring men to pass an HIV test before they are ordained, citing the reason that it is not a chronic infectious disease.
New vape crackdown looms to protect kids
News, Published on 01/06/2024
» Authorities will take urgent action to combat the illegal use of electric cigarettes, saying it is important to suppress them as makers are increasingly preying on children, putting their health at risk.
GSB and BAM Form 1 Billion Baht Debt Relief Venture
Published on 31/05/2024
» Government Savings Bank (GSB) has partnered with Bangkok Commercial Asset Management (BAM) to establish a joint venture, ARI Asset Management Co., Ltd. (ARI-AMC), with a capital investment of 1 billion baht. ARI-AMC will purchase and transfer non-performing loans (NPLs) from GSB over the course of three quarters in the fiscal year 2024, providing assistance to over 500,000 accounts of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) debtors and credit card debtors.
GSB Grants 48 Billion Baht on ESG Scores
Published on 30/05/2024
» Government Savings Bank, led by Paphakorn Ratanasate, Senior Executive Vice President, stated, “Government Savings Bank has adhered to our commitment as a Social Bank, proceeding with sustainable operations covering environment, society, and governance aspects through Green Finance. For the first time, the banking business has engaged an organisation's ESG Score as part of the credit loan approval process. Large-sized business customers are our preliminary group for GSB to enable credit approval alongside special interest rate reduction conditions for organisations accredited with a good ESG score by operating businesses focused on society, community, and environment.”
Heavy rains on way but less than 2023
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/05/2024
» The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has warned of heavy rainfall from August to September due to the impact of the La Nina phenomenon, but the total amount of rainfall this year is expected to be 26% below average.