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Microsoft creates AI for spies
Published on 07/05/2024
» Microsoft Corp has deployed a generative AI model entirely divorced from the internet, saying US intelligence agencies can now safely harness the powerful technology to analyse top-secret information.
New finance minister plans talks with central bank chief
Published on 07/05/2024
» Newly appointed Finance Minister says he plans talks with Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput in a bid to ensure fiscal and monetary policies are aligned.
Visa waiver extended for Indians, Taiwanese
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/05/2024
» The cabinet has approved a plan to extend visa exemptions for tourists from India and Taiwan for six more months, as the country seeks to boost the number of foreign arrivals to shore up the sluggish economy.
Taylor Swift draws 5 times as many US travellers as Olympics
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/05/2024
» Paris authorities have spent years readying for the almost 2 million international visitors expected for the 2024 Summer Olympics, but they may have overlooked a far bigger phenomenon now coming to the city: Taylor Swift.
Acme Hosts 3rd Annual Vampire Day
Published on 07/05/2024
» Mr Worawat Narknawdee, a renowned trader and founder of the Traderist organisation, announced an event for the 3rd Acme Vampire Day. The event encourages traders and the general public to donate blood, saving and extending the lives of others. This aligns with Traderist’s 11-year-old ideology of empowering individuals with investment and life skills, learning to succeed and help others, all at no cost. The organisation is committed to giving back to society.
Eating old rice not stunt to get Yingluck retrial, says minister
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/05/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Tuesday his move to sell decade-old rice pledged and warehoused during convicted former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra's administration, and making a show of eating it, was not aimed at getting her a retrial.
Amazon.com commits another $9bn to Singapore
Published on 07/05/2024
» Amazon.com plans to spend $9 billion expanding its cloud computing infrastructure in Singapore, the latest global tech company to boost investment in Southeast Asia.
Siam Piwat: Elevating Thailand’s Global Destination Status
Published on 07/05/2024
» Siam Piwat – a leading real estate and retail developer, the owner and operator of world-renowned destinations such as Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery, and a joint venture partner of ICONSIAM and Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok – is delivering extraordinary, unprecedented experiences to further solidify its position as Thailand’s No.1 global destination developer. ICONSIAM, a world-class landmark along the Chao Phraya River, was recently named one of the Best Shopping Malls in Asia by Retail in Asia, a leading retail business media in Asia. Meanwhile, ICONSIAM and Siam Paragon have been ranked by Cleverthai.com, a lifestyle media outlet from Malaysia, among the top five best shopping malls in Bangkok.
Exports expected to rise 1%-2% - shippers
Reuters, Published on 07/05/2024
» Thailand's exports are expected to rise 1% to 2% this year, unchanged from a previous forecast, the Thai National Shippers' Council said on Tuesday.
Bangkok Cable, INNOPOWER Forge Green Energy Pact
Published on 07/05/2024
» In a landmark move that promises to revolutionise Thailand’s power distribution network, Bangkok Cable Co., Ltd. (BCC), Thailand’s leading manufacturer of electric wires and cables, and INNOPOWER Co., Ltd., innovator in the energy sector, have announced a groundbreaking partnership. This collaboration is set to introduce cutting-edge technology into the country’s electrical grid, aiming to reduce costs and increase the efficiency of electric power distribution by up to 40%, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce safety risks for employees. The agreement, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), will see the two companies join forces to research and develop innovative solutions tailored to Thailand’s growing energy needs. The initiative comes at a crucial time as the nation experiences a continuous surge in electricity demand.