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All eyes on Bangkok congestion charge plan
Published on 27/10/2024
» The Transport Ministry's proposal to introduce congestion charges on motorists using busy roads in Bangkok has reignited intense debate.
MBK Unites to Provide Aid for Chiang Rai Flood Victims
Published on 01/10/2024
» Since the beginning of September, northern Thailand, particularly Chiang Rai, has experienced a severe flash flood crisis. The depression covering the northern region has caused heavy downpours, and the aggressive flow of water has damaged lives and property across many areas. As locals struggle to endure the ongoing water mass, the crisis has inspired collaboration from all sectors, including government, private organisations, and social communities, to tackle the challenges and overcome the disaster.
7 Essential Things to Know Before Getting the Best Liposuction in Bangkok Part 1/2
Published on 01/06/2024
» Liposuction is a major operation; a lot of thoughts should carefully be considered beforemaking this life decision.
A creative accounting
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 13/02/2023
» Sophie, a young pianist, dreams of performing at a concert hall. When she gets an invitation letter, she feels overjoyed and begins to prepare for a debut, though with a sense of foreboding. On concert day, the sound of music comes from nowhere. She finds that it is created by the ghosts of past performers, yet continues to play her instrument. Her performance brings the ghosts peace, and they gradually disappear. As time goes by, Sophie becomes a successful pianist, but she never forgets the event.
China 'ready to emerge'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/10/2022
» Maintaining neutrality and a balanced foreign policy amid rising tensions among global powers will help Thailand benefit from China's new administration, which comprises mostly reform-minded executives, according to academics.
Concerns raised over quality of news content
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 09/10/2022
» A consumer rights activist has expressed concern over the quality of Thailand's news coverage and media content, and urged the industry to raise the bar to better educate audiences.
Time is on our side
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 15/08/2022
» Win or lose, a protest is a process of trial and error. To put it simply, it is disruption, innovation, or something in between, just the way the now-defunct but shape-shifting Future Forward Party was in 2019 because it is born out of a spirit, not a person or a party. If the student-led demonstration goes down in history for demanding the boldest political reform, including the role of the monarchy, its resurrection last week proves that the pro-democracy movement is coming of age.
Visualising the infodemic
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 08/11/2021
» The government needs to be faster and be more precise in dealing with fake news, especially fake news concerning Covid-19, said the Minister for Digital Economy and Society, Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn.
The importance of testing
Life, Published on 26/07/2021
» Earlier this month, people camped out for free coronavirus tests only to be turned away. By 8pm, early birds had already started to line up in front of a temple for testing the next morning. When the rain poured down, a security guard let them take refuge inside while others were cocooned in their tents or slept on mattresses in the open.
No 'one-size fits all' model suited for lockdowns, experts say
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/07/2021
» Thailand is struggling with soaring Covid-19 infections with more than 14,000 new cases a day. The Public Health Ministry has flagged a tougher lockdown like the one imposed by the Chinese government in Wuhan last year as it mulls how to tackle the fast-spreading Delta variant.