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Google to set up data hub in Chon Buri
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/01/2025
» Google is building a new cloud data centre in Chon Buri as it plans to expand its presence in Thailand, according to Google's president and chief investment officer Ruth Porat.
Govt vows to pursue more FTAs in 2025
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/12/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has pledged to pursue more free trade agreements (FTAs) next year in an effort to boost the country's economic growth rate to 3%, according to Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan.
UN rights body picks again raises eyebrows
News, John J Metzler, Published on 16/10/2024
» The UN General Assembly held its annual elections for the Human Rights Council last week.
Thai-EU free trade deal on the horizon
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 17/04/2024
» If everything goes as planned, Thailand and the EU could sign a free trade agreement by mid-next year, in what is another example of the European Union's increasing engagement in the Indo-Pacific region.
PM unfazed by fish curry's 'worst-rated food' ranking
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/04/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said TasteAtlas' ranking of kaeng tai pla, a famous southern Thai curry made with fish entrails, as the "Worst Rated Food in the World" only depicted the gastronomic preference of certain individuals.
A 14th century warning for the 21st century
News, Max Hastings, Published on 12/02/2024
» A history student told me recently that he loves researching the 20th century but can't see the point of the Middle Ages. I responded that it can be a big help to understanding our own times -- very troubled times -- to view them in the context even of the remote past.
Mandatory English tests for uni students
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/01/2024
» University students must have their English language skills tested and meet Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) standards before they can graduate, according to the government.
Eruption is a warning to others
News, Lara Williams, Published on 23/01/2024
» Volcanic eruptions are mesmerising. The glowing red lava, explosive power and widening fissures serve as reminders that we stand and build not on static ground, but on a very dynamic Earth. For the Icelandic port of Grindavik, the escaping magma is less of a marvel and more of a nightmare. For the rest of the world, it should be a lesson that preparing for natural disasters is ever more important during the climate crisis.
Srettha vows to improve education system amid poor scores
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/12/2023
» All past governments must take responsibility for the poor results of Thai students in recent international tests, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Porntip won't file suit against Thai chef in Iceland
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/10/2023
» Senator Khunying Porntip Rojanasunan said yesterday she sympathised with the Thai chef who berated and chased her from his restaurant in Iceland over her political views and was not taking legal action against him.