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Officer guilty of embezzling bail money
News, Published on 31/05/2024
» A police captain was sentenced to 50 years in prison yesterday for embezzling money placed with a police station as bail surety on several occasions, according to the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases.
Indonesian cops nab Chaowalit
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 31/05/2024
» Chaowalit Thongduang, an inmate who fled from a Nakhon Si Thammarat hospital last October while receiving treatment and who was later involved in a shootout with police, has been nabbed in Indonesia after seven months on the run.
Leaders laud ESG business strategy
Business, Published on 31/05/2024
» Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors profoundly influence both the global economy and society. To investigate the role of these factors, the Bangkok Post organised an annual conference titled "Greening The Future: ESG Leadership in the Sustainability Revolution", inviting business leaders from a diverse range of companies to share their insights on the topic.
Komet targets triple crown at Asian meet
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 31/05/2024
» Thai BMX star Komet Sukprasert is chasing his third Asian title at the Asian BMX Continental Championships 2024 at Kamol Sports Park today.
Thaksin charges seen as warning from old guard
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 31/05/2024
» The attorney general's decision to indict former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on lese majeste charges is the result of Thaksin failing to honour a deal with the old power groups that still hold sway in Thai politics, according to some political observers.
Saha Group unfazed by daily wage hike
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 31/05/2024
» The fragile domestic purchasing power in the lower income segment and the lack of long-term investment would create a tremendous challenge for the government to stimulate the economy, according to Saha Group, the country's leading consumer goods conglomerate.
Ministry prioritises upgrade of tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 31/05/2024
» Thailand still has weaknesses in infrastructure and services, as destinations have not developed to keep pace with demand, though the government has pledged to improve the nation's ranking in the tourism development index during its four-year term.
Kicking learning issues down the road
Oped, Published on 31/05/2024
» As Thailand and the Education Ministry are trying to improve education -- such as promoting the use of AI, handing out laptops and increasing funds for research, issues that could and should be addressed at primary and secondary schools in Thailand are being avoided, delayed, and increasingly ending up in the lap of tertiary education. This causes problems for lecturers, students and other stakeholders.
Pornpawee shocks seeded Han
Sports, Published on 31/05/2024
» Thai star Pornpawee Chochuwong moved into the quarter-finals of the US$850,000 BWF Singapore Open yesterday.
Chadchart warns street vendors of income checks and tax bills
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/05/2024
» City Hall is imposing measures to rein in street vendors, including checking their income, taxing them, and eventually ending hawking on pavements altogether.