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Asean trio agree on clean air initiative
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/10/2024
» Three Southeast Asian countries — Thailand, Laos and Myanmar — have launched a “Clear Sky Strategy 2024-2030” to solve the problems of cross-border smoke and haze pollution.
‘Winter Festivals’ to give tourism a lift
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/10/2024
» The “Winter Festivals”, a series of events during the last two months of the year, should accelerate annual tourism revenue to reach 2.78 trillion baht, short of the government’s target of 3 trillion for 2024.
‘Tooth of Buddha’ set for display
Post Reporters, Published on 29/10/2024
» The government is inviting people to pay homage to a tooth said to belong to the Lord Buddha, which will be brought to Thailand from the Lingguang Temple in Beijing from Dec 4 to Feb 14.
Overpass removal talks to clear way for new rail line
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/10/2024
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) will speed up its discussions with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) regarding dismantling some of the city’s overpasses, this paving the way for the Orange Line’s construction. The western section of the Bang Khun Non-Min Buri rail system is expected to open by 2030.
Polluting trucks to be banned from 9 Bangkok districts
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/10/2024
» Nine districts in Bangkok will be designated as low-emission zones next year, with polluting trucks having six wheels or more to be banned from entering when fine dust particles reach hazardous levels.
George Jarvis eyes ONE Championship contract – and title shot – at Friday Fights 85
Nicolas Atkin, Published on 29/10/2024
» ONE Championship hopeful George Jarvis is looking to earn not just a US$100,000 contract but a title shot when he returns to Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium this weekend.
ONE Championship moves Christian Lee title fight ‘to put spotlight on biggest comeback in history’
Nicolas Atkin, Published on 29/10/2024
» Christian Lee’s long-awaited ONE Championship comeback has been moved to December’s Fight Night 26 main event to give the returning lightweight MMA champion more “spotlight”.
Hong Kong’s Ardy Ferguson wins Young Chef Academy Asia competition
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 29/10/2024
» HONG KONG — Chef Ardy Ferguson is the regional winner of the sixth edition of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2024-25.
CP Launches Traceability System to Boost Myanmar Corn Sustainability
Published on 29/10/2024
» CP, in collaboration with Charoen Pokphand Produce (CPP) and Bangkok Produce (BKP), announces its partnership with the Myanmar Corn Industrial Association (MCIA) to introduce a traceability system for corn used as animal feed. This system will be available to all sectors, including producers and partners, enhancing sustainability and transparency in the industry using world-class technology. The initiative reinforces CP’s policy of “no purchase or import of animal feed corn from deforested or burnt areas.”
Ex-Russian soldier arrested after rivals receive death threat
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/10/2024
» A former Russian mercenary who allegedly threatened to shoot his compatriot rivals was arrested after 100 rounds of ammunition were found in his condominium room in Bangkok.