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Urban heat is a man-made hazard
News, Chayakorn Kumchoke, Published on 25/04/2026
» We often joke that our country has three seasons: hot, very hot, and extremely hot. Last summer, however, the country recorded its highest heat index or "feels-like temperature" of 59.5C or 41C in actual temperature, a level classified as extreme danger beyond the limits of human endurance. This joke hides a darker reality. Year-round heat has bred a sense of familiarity, with many people treating high temperatures as simply part of tropical life.
People's Party plans May Day rally
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/04/2026
» The People's Party (PP) has called on the public to mobilise at parliament on May 1, coinciding with National Labour Day, to submit its draft Social Security Bill and launch a campaign to "reclaim social security" for all citizens.
Korn urges SEC to probe Bangchak board changes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/04/2026
» Deputy Democrat leader Korn Chatikavanij has called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate alleged irregularities at Bangchak Corporation Plc, citing concerns over corporate governance, board appointments and possible links to "grey capital".
Wind Energy Holding dispute turns into cross-border legal scrutiny
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026
» A long-running dispute involving an estimated US$900 million contested stake in Wind Energy Holding (WEH), Southeast Asia's largest wind power producer, is drawing heightened cross-border scrutiny following a move by a litigation fund to assume control of a 38% holding.
Sector grows despite turmoil
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 03/04/2026
» Thailand's wellness sector is gaining momentum as shifting global travel patterns support growth in the local personal care and beauty economy, despite persistent economic and geopolitical uncertainties, industry executives say.
Hospitals limit drug dispensing
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/03/2026
» Three major hospitals have adjusted outpatient drug dispensing as a precaution to prevent potential shortages amid energy‑related disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis, while the Ministry of Public Health says national stocks remain sufficient.
Key goods put under strict price watch
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/03/2026
» The government will strictly control prices of 59 regulated product categories, mostly consumer goods, allowing increases only when justified and warning of tough action against violators, Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun said.
CIB makes arrests, seizes gambling assets
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/03/2026
» The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CIB) said yesterday it conducted raids on four locations across Thailand in connection with a money-laundering network linked to online gambling.
Global travel erases places we love
News, Richard Florida and Carlo Ratti, Published on 17/03/2026
» Venice is drowning -- not just in rising waters but also in tourists. The city is charging a day-tripper fee and has banned large tour groups and loudspeakers in an effort to curb the crush. Barcelona residents march with squirt guns and "Tourists go home" signs to protest rising rents and crowds. Amsterdam is moving to cap and eventually ban ocean-going cruise ships to reduce pollution and visitor pressure.
Thai crypto scandals shake investor trust
News, Published on 14/03/2026
» Two high-profile cryptocurrency scandals involving Worawat Naknawdee, a prominent digital asset investor, and Kampanat Vimolnoht, a former director linked to a venture capital arm of Kasikornbank, have sparked debate among Thai investors over trust, insider networks and risks in the fast-growing crypto market.