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Thaksin’s Udon Thani vote pitch raises eyebrows
Post Reporters, Published on 14/11/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra might have broken a local election law by telling people in Udon Thani to “vote for Thaksin” while campaigning for a provincial Pheu Thai Party candidate there, says a former election commissioner.
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.”
Bangchak Earns Top Sustainability Score from S&P Global 2024
Published on 14/11/2024
» Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited has received the highest sustainability assessment in the Oil & Gas Refining and Marketing industry from the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) 2024. This achievement underscores Bangchak’s dedication to sustainable operations and its ongoing commitment to social and environmental responsibility, reaffirming its status as a globally recognised leader in sustainability.
Luxury Meets Colour: AXOR and Home's Vibrant Bathroom Workshop
Published on 14/11/2024
» Crystal Home, Thailand’s premier distributor of luxury bathroom products, recently collaborated with AXOR, the German bathroom brand renowned for its high-end design, to host an exclusive workshop at Soho House Bangkok. Themed The Power of Colours, the event attracted top architects, designers, and media representatives for an inspiring session on using vibrant hues in luxury bathroom spaces.
Bangchak’s 14th Greenovative Forum: Sustainable Energy Meets AI
Published on 14/11/2024
» Bangchak Group, in collaboration with The Standard news agency, is hosting the 14th Greenovative Forum titled Crafting Tomorrow’s Future with Sustainable Energy and AI, now to be held at True Digital Park West, Sukhumvit 101 (BTS Punnawithi, Exit 6) on Friday, 29 November 2024, from 08:45 to 12:00. This change from the original venue at M Tower, Bangchak Head Office, follows high interest from participants.
BSRC, GISTDA, and Zoological Park Partner for Wildlife Conservation
Published on 14/11/2024
» Bangchak Sriracha Public Company Limited (BSRC) has entered a landmark partnership with the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) and the Zoological Park Organization under the Royal Patronage of H.M. The King, aimed at protecting endangered wildlife through space and geoinformatics technology. The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), was signed at Thailand Space Week 2024 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani on 7 November.
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.
Bhutan making tourism easier to spur economy
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/11/2024
» For a country that has long prioritised a balanced lifestyle and good governance over economic gain, Bhutan is doing something it has never done before: embrace more independent, cost-conscious travellers in an urgent bid to revive its faltering economy.
Two Myanmar men gunned down in Ratchaburi
Published on 14/11/2024
» Two Myanmar men working in Samut Sakhon were found dead from gunshot wounds in Suan Phung district of Ratchaburi province early Thursday.