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Police among 61 dead and 150 wounded in Pakistan mosque blast
AFP, Published on 31/01/2023
» PESHAWAR (PAKISTAN) - Police were among 61 people killed and 150 wounded in a blast at a mosque inside a highly sensitive Pakistan police headquarters on Monday, prompting the government to put the country on high alert.
Forging the path forward
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/01/2023
» Thailand may not be famous for innovation, but there are many talented inventors in the Kingdom. At "Thailand Inventors' Day 2023", visitors will be impressed by inventions by Thai innovators such as a special oral hygiene set for bed-ridden patients, a smart gun for formalin detection in food, microneedles with customisable features, plant-based minced dried meat and a colourimetric LAMP-XO for quick diagnosis of African swine fever.
Thai soft power, or a soft sales job?
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 31/01/2023
» Last week Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-cha issued a new soft power policy to promote Thai culture as part of efforts to attract international visitors. Upon close scrutiny, what the government is trying to do is actually raise revenue. In a nutshell, it is a sales pitch, nothing more.
Country comes to the city
Life, John Clewley, Published on 31/01/2023
» The All-Thidsa Molam Band was in Bangkok this past weekend to perform at the Thailand International Jazz Conference. World Beat caught up with band last Friday when they played two sets at Isan Spicy BBQ, a rooftop bar at the Jim Thompson Art Center.
RTP graft is out of control
Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/01/2023
» The Royal Thai Police's (RTP) record on corruption and misconduct is at an all-time low. It's reached the point where there's not a month or perhaps a week that goes by without news of RTP shenanigans.
How not to fight global inflation
Oped, Published on 31/01/2023
» Despite favourable indices, it is too soon to tell whether inflation has been tamed. Nonetheless, two clear lessons have emerged from the recent price surge.
Daol signs MoU with InterOpera
Business, Published on 31/01/2023
» Daol Digital Partner, a technology firm under Daol (Thailand), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with InterOpera to strategically collaborate on providing digital asset services in Thailand.
Honda retains lead in motorcycle market
Business, Published on 31/01/2023
» Thai Honda Co, a manufacturer and distributor of Honda motorcycles, has maintained its top rank in Thailand's motorcycle market for the 34th consecutive year, with sales standing at 1.38 million units in 2022.
Oppy Club marks 23 years of digitally active lifestyles
Business, Published on 31/01/2023
» The Computer and Internet Club for senior citizens, also known as the Oppy Club, is celebrating its 23rd anniversary. The club is adding new courses and activities to support elderly digital lifestyles as part of the celebration.
New 'smart' river piers to open this year
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/01/2023
» Three new "smart" piers on the Chao Phraya River will be opened this year, deputy government spokeswoman Tipanan Sirichana said on Monday.