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House urged to act fast to end trafficking
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/03/2025
» Ten human trafficking victims who were rescued from a Chinese scam syndicate in Cambodia petitioned the House of Representatives to take urgent action to crack down on criminal networks operating along the border.
Putin, Trump to discuss Ukraine Tuesday
AFP, Published on 17/03/2025
» MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump will speak by phone on Tuesday, as one US official expressed hope the two could agree a Ukraine ceasefire within "weeks".
Yemen's Huthis claim US aircraft carrier attacks
AFP, Published on 17/03/2025
» SANAA - Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels said they attacked an American aircraft carrier group twice within 24 hours as they prepared for huge rallies on Monday after US strikes left dozens dead.
Visa-free stay in Thailand to be cut to 30 days
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/03/2025
» The period of visa-free stays in Thailand is set to be reduced from 60 days to 30 days as related authorities have agreed in principle to the move in an effort to curb the risk of illegal businesses exploiting the visa exemption scheme, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Thai Youth Drive Innovation for a Sustainable Future
Published on 17/03/2025
» The Ministry of Education, through the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), in collaboration with Starfish Education Foundation, has introduced the Future Youth Thailand initiative. This programme is designed to equip Thai youth with future-ready skills and 21st-century competencies through Pitching Season 1, a competition themed "Creative Learning Innovation."
Building Hope: A New Heart Center for Thailand
Published on 17/03/2025
» Because heart disease cannot wait, Banphaeo Hospital (Public Organization) has taken a significant step forward by laying the foundation stone for the Ngow Hock Centennial Building, a state-of-the-art comprehensive heart disease treatment centre. This initiative aims to accommodate the growing number of heart disease patients, reduce waiting times, and provide life-saving treatments in a timely manner.
Defence volunteer blown up by time bomb in her car
Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 17/03/2025
» PATTANI - A defence volunteer was blown up by a time bomb, placed in her car by separatist insurgents, while on her way to work in Kapho district on Monday.
Board of Investment approves B200bn of projects to expand Bangkok metro system, data-centre network
Published on 17/03/2025
» Thailand approved investment applications worth a combined 200 billion baht, led by a Bangkok transit line and three data centers, giving a potential boost to the nation’s lackluster economic growth.
Novo Nordisk and Bangkok Unite for a Healthier Future
Published on 17/03/2025
» To mark World Obesity Day 2025, Novo Nordisk participated in the Chula Obesity Day event, organised by Chulalongkorn University. As part of the session “How Cities and Partnerships Drive a Sustainable Future Against Obesity,” which aligned with the global theme “Changing Systems, Healthier Lives,” Thai authorities—including the Thai Health Promotion Foundation and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)—gathered to discuss the growing obesity crisis in Thailand and the role of public-private partnerships in addressing it.
Police colonel caught cheating in exam for administrative court judges
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/03/2025
» A high-ranking policeman has been caught red-handed cheating in an exam organised by the Administrative Court to select new judges.