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Four Africans held for prostitution in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 14/11/2024
» PHUKET - Three Ugandan nationals and one woman from Tanzania have been arrested on the resort island for selling sex.
Pattani motorcycle bomb injures 5 police officers
Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 14/11/2024
» PATTANI: Five border patrol police officers were injured when a motorcycle bomb went off as their truck drove over a bridge in Yaring district of this southern province on Thursday afternoon.
Jungceylon Unveils ‘DOTOY X JUNGCEYLON’ Landmark, Launching ‘Angel Boy’ to Boost Phuket Tourism
Published on 14/11/2024
» Mr. Prawit Janyasittikul, Chief Executive Officer of Phuket Square Co., Ltd., which operates Jungceylon Shopping Center in Patong, Phuket, stated, “Jungceylon is a must-visit destination for tourists from around the world when they travel to Patong, Phuket. The rising global popularity of art toys and collectible toys, which appeal to all ages and convey meaning beyond language, highlights a unique connection between ‘art toys’ and ‘Jungceylon.’ Through collaboration with world-renowned artists, we have created ‘DOTOY X JUNGCEYLON’ as a year-end gift, welcoming the New Year 2025 for both Phuket residents and international tourists.”
Poor countries ‘need $1 trillion a year in climate aid’
Reuters, Published on 14/11/2024
» BAKU, Azerbaijan - Pay now to help poorer countries cope with climate change or pay more later, negotiators were warned on Thursday, as experts said poor states need at least $1 trillion per year by the end of the decade to move to greener energy and protect against extreme weather.
Thailand's 'Zero Dropout' initiative: A nationwide effort is needed to bring one million students back to school
Published on 14/11/2024
» The Thai Cabinet, supported by the government-led Equitable Education Fund (EEF) Thailand, launched the Thailand Zero Dropout policy, aiming to reintegrate one million students into the education system by 2027. After the policy's launch, Bangkok Post spoke with Soohyun Kim, UNESCO's Regional Director, about the initiative and its broader implications for Thailand's education system.
Hong Kong commerce chief meets Thai, Indonesian counterparts to explore partnership
South China Morning Post, Published on 14/11/2024
» LIMA — Hong Kong's commerce chief has met his Thai and Indonesian counterparts to explore collaboration opportunities ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Peru.
Authorities assure Koh Phangan is safe
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/11/2024
» Authorities in Surat Thani province have said that Koh Phangan is safe, dismissing reports about a possible terror plot against Israelis on the tourist island as untrue.
Phuket sets road map to protect migrant dugongs
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 14/11/2024
» Phuket is forming a working group to care for about 30 dugongs that have migrated from the coasts of Trang and Krabi to areas around Rawai Beach.
Baht plunges after Pheu Thai politician made Bank of Thailand chairman
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/11/2024
» The baht is on course to slip below the key resistance level of 35 to the US dollar after depreciating sharply since government aide Kittiratt Na-Ranong was named the new Bank of Thailand board chairman, raising doubts over the central bank's autonomy, say analysts.
More talk, no action
Oped, Postbag, Published on 14/11/2024
» Re: "London Model to be used for road fees", (BP, Nov 13).