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Tourism associations ask for less police corruption
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/02/2026
» Tourism operators are urging the government to reform law enforcement and regulation, as businesses and tourists suffer from worsening bribery issues, harming the nation's tourism reputation.
All Bangkok workers to get B400 minimum wage from July 1
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/06/2025
» An increase in the daily minimum wage to 400 baht for all workers in Bangkok will take effect on July 1.
Thai Student Awarded Global Youth Action Fund 2025 for Transforming Hotel Waste into Humanitarian Aid
Published on 15/05/2025
» Bangkok, Thailand – Phoonseeraah “Ada” Tieanworn, a student at Choate Rosemary Hall, USA, has been named by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB)—a nonprofit foundation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and founded in 1968—as a recipient of the Global Youth Action Fund 2025. This highly competitive award includes $2,500 USD in funding to expand her initiative, Global Hospitality Aid (GHA), which pioneers upcycling of byproducts from Thailand’s hotel industry into survival kits for displaced individuals in conflict and disaster zones around the world.
Empowering Youth: Ada Tieanworn’s Mission for Spinal Health
Published on 10/01/2025
» In a heartwarming tale of ingenuity and dedication, 16-year-old Phoonseeraah (Ada) Tieanworn has turned her school holiday into a nationwide movement. Fresh from Choate Rosemary Hall in Connecticut, USA, Ada spearheaded a groundbreaking series of events aimed at empowering Thai youth with critical health knowledge. Her journey, marked by passion and innovation, has reached over 900 students across nine schools in Bangkok, all empowered with the life-changing potential of the ScolioBuddy App.
16-Year-Old Ada Leads Consent Education Revolution in Thailand
Published on 20/12/2024
» At just 16 years old, Phoonseeraah “Ada” Tieanworn is making waves in Thai education with her innovative “Consent Game.” A student at Choate Rosemary Hall in the United States, Ada has already reached over 700 students across seven Bangkok schools, introducing them to lessons on respect, boundaries, and clear communication.
Qantas apologises for showing film with nudity on flight
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/10/2024
» Australian airline Qantas is apologising after a recent flight from Sydney to Tokyo featured an R-rated movie shown on every screen.
Second runway planned for U-Tapao airport
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/09/2024
» The U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport plans to begin construction of its second runway this year.
Paetongtarn proposed as PM
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/08/2024
» The parties in the coalition government have selected Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra as nominee for the country’s next prime minister when the House of Representatives meets today.
All Move Forward MPs move to new party
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/08/2024
» All 143 members of parliament from the court-dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP) joined their new political home on Friday, with the main opposition's Facebook page renamed to the People's Party.
Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways rise in world rankings
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/06/2024
» Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways International have seen their rankings rise in this year's world's best airline awards.