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Italthai Portrait Prize 2024: Unveiling Thailand's Artistry
Published on 29/02/2024
» The prestigious Italthai Portrait Prize, Thailand's national portraiture competition, is set to return in 2024, bringing together a showcase of exceptional artistic talent and innovation in portraiture with a total prize of 900,000 THB . Renowned as a compelling platform for artists exploring the boundaries of portrait art, this competition enters its fourth consecutive year. In 2024, the collaboration between Italthai Group, the principal sponsor and River City Bangkok, the host, continues and underscores a shared commitment to supporting Thai arts.
10 rice cultivars a boon for farmers
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 29/02/2024
» The Rice Department (RD) will officially recognise 10 new rice cultivars this year to better fulfil the needs of consumers and farmers.
Pirapan says electricity bills to stay at same rate
News, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/02/2024
» Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga on Wednesday assured the public that electricity bills will not rise from May to August as the ministry is committed to maintaining the present power tariff for households at 4.18 baht per unit.
Activists urge navy to protect sovereignty
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/02/2024
» A group of activists is calling on the navy to protect the country's maritime sovereignty after voicing concerns over ongoing negotiations between Thailand and Cambodia on overlapping areas that both countries claim in the Gulf of Thailand.
KBank eyes gain for regional banking
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/02/2024
» Kasikornbank (KBank) is projecting 20% revenue growth for its regional banking business this year, in line with economic growth in Indonesia, Vietnam and China.
Thais brace for showdown against 15 of world's best
Sports, Published on 29/02/2024
» Five Thai golfers -- Patty Tavatanakit, Chanettee Wannasaen, Ariya Jutanugarn, Jasmine Suwannapura and Pajaree Anannarukarn -- will join an elite field at the US$1.8 million HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore starting today.
New attacks on booze label push
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/02/2024
» Producers of alcoholic beverages and business operators in the tourism sector are stepping up their fight against the government's plan to introduce a regulation regarding graphic health warnings against alcohol.
Songkran 'to make biggest splash yet'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/02/2024
» Bangkok is gearing up for this year's celebrations of Songkran, expected to be more extravagant than ever before as the water festival will be organised as part of the government's promotion of Thailand's soft power.
Consumer confidence hits 47-month high
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/02/2024
» Consumer confidence rose in January to the highest level in 47 months, propped up by the economic recovery, says Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
FAT extends Ishii's contract
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 29/02/2024
» Japanese coach Masatada Ishii has signed a contract that will keep him at the helm of the Thailand national men's team until the conclusion of the 2026 Fifa World Cup finals in July 2026.