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Report: Japan weighs daylight savings proposal
Reuters, Published on 06/08/2018
» TOKYO: Enduring a deadly heatwave this summer, Japan is considering adopting daylight saving time from next year, so that the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games can stage events during cooler hours, a newspaper reported on Monday.
Unions oppose land deal in high-speed airport rail plan
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 06/08/2018
» Activists and workers' unions have demanded land development plans be immediately excluded from the terms of reference of the high-speed railway set to link Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports, alleging it would monopolise involvement in the megaproject down to "a few large firms."
Trash heroes and scavenger apps help Bali clean up
Asia focus, Thomson Reuters Foundation, Published on 06/08/2018
» DENPASAR: Five years ago, tour guide Wayan Aksara noticed that more and more visitors he showed around Bali were complaining about garbage on its once-pristine beaches.
NESDB to map out region-level strategy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/08/2018
» The National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) has been told to map out development plans for each region in a bid to improve growth potential and competitiveness.
Govt to seek migrants for fish industry
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 06/08/2018
» A plan to attract thousands of foreign workers into the Thai fishing industry is taking shape with Labour Minister Adul Sangsingkeo likely to meet his counterparts from Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam after Aug 15 to establish the terms.
Phetchaburi braces for dam spillover
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/08/2018
» PHETCHABURI: Residents in Muang district are scrambling to put up sandbags and build concrete barriers to brace for floods which could happen Monday or Tuesday from the Kaeng Krachan Dam spillover, while authorities are racing to reduce the impact from possible flooding.
Safeguarding against the race for data
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk & Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/08/2018
» Putting Thailand 4.0 and a cashless society in place seems to be the dream of Thai policymakers and business tycoons, but the recent data leakage by two of the country's major financial institutions has left many wondering whether the virtual dream is in fact a nightmare in the making.
Defined by taste
Life, Mila Wenin, Published on 06/08/2018
» Like with many celebrities who live a portion of their life in the public eyes, there's a certain discrepancy between what people think Polpat Asavaprapha is like, and who he really is. The man in question, however, doesn't give it much thought.
Myanmar puts out welcome mat for tourism investors
Asia focus, Theany Mao, Published on 06/08/2018
» Renowned for its rich culture and heritage but isolated during decades of military rule, Myanmar was long regarded as one of the hidden gems of global tourism. But tourism has grown significantly since the country began opening up in 2011.
In tune with the electric revolution
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 06/08/2018
» The Leenutaphong family has been well-known for decades in the automotive industry. Its members have experience as importers for many car brands, including BMW, Volkswagen and Kia.