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A Thai actor takes the stage at Cannes
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 22/05/2024
» In a dreary rural town in Taiwan, illegal Southeast Asian workers live a precarious existence toiling away in farms or homes while enduring tough bosses and prying authorities. Most of them are from the Philippines or Indonesia, but there are also a large number from Myanmar and Thailand.
Taiwanese chip giant has ‘invasion defence’ ready
Published on 21/05/2024
» Plans are in place to disable the world’s most sophisticated chipmaking machines in the event that China invades Taiwan, according to people familiar with the matter.
Philippines seeks Asia logistics hub status, banking on US ties
Published on 21/05/2024
» The Philippines is setting its sights on becoming the next manufacturing and logistics hub in Asia, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said, as Manila capitalises on its growing ties with Washington.
Gearing up for the new economy
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/05/2024
» Business challenges have prompted the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to come up with new projects, hoping to strengthen local entrepreneurs.
Aston ups ante
Life, Published on 20/05/2024
» Aston Martin is considering a rugged, high-powered super-4x4 to rival the Mercedes G-Class, Autocar can reveal.
Factories need checks
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/05/2024
» As communities across the country suffer from pollution from irresponsible factories, the cabinet has ordered officials to accommodate investors by fast-tracking over 100 applications to open factories.
Chemicals 'must all be relocated'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/05/2024
» Residents in Rayong have called on the provincial governor to urgently relocate dangerous chemicals kept at a hazardous waste storage plant following last month's factory fire there.
Committee mulls ways to prevent fires
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/05/2024
» The House committee on industry will meet to discuss measures to prevent industrial accidents on Wednesday, in light of the recent string of warehouse and factory fires, the latest of which happened at Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal (MTT) in Rayong last week.
BBGI Fermbox Bio set to produce enzyme
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/05/2024
» Enzyme developer BBGI Fermbox Bio is preparing to produce an enzyme that can change agricultural waste into a variety of new products after being granted an investment incentive from the Board of Investment (BoI) to invest in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Silk mavens still weaving their spell
Published on 13/05/2024
» Thai sericulture is trying to adapt to the growth of technology and the impact of global warming, with support from authorities and overseas experts.