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Kidnapper of baby tracked under watchful eyes of social networkers
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
Thai social networkers joined forces to look for a kidnapped nine-month-old boy until he was returned to his grandparents in Bangkok in less than 24 hours.
Govt Savings Bank forgives another 90,000 small loans
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
The Government Savings Bank has decided to forgive the non-performing loans (NPLs) of another 90,000 self-employed workers suffering from the economic fallout of the pandemic.
Prof claims rice eaten by Phumtham was infested with fungi, weevils
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) has demanded that the 15,000 tonnes of jasmine rice stored under the 2014 rice-pledging scheme undergo strict checks for quality and safety before it is sold.
Myanmar resistance rejects Thaksin’s mediation offer: sources
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
Myanmar resistance groups have rejected efforts by former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to mediate in the civil war that has engulfed the neighbouring country, according to sources.
Can you take antidepressants forever? ‎ ‎‎
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
Is Thailand facing an epidemic of depression? According to the Public Health Ministry, more than 180,000 youngsters below the age of 20 sought treatment and were prescribed antidepressants in 2021 alone.
Credit card debt soars to 550 billion baht
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
Non-performing loans (NPL) from credit cards in the first quarter of 2024 amounted to 64 billion baht, an increase of 14.6% year on year, following the raising of minimum monthly payments from 5% to 8% of the amount on January 1, the National Credit Bureau (NCB) reported on Tuesday.
How Thai youth are reshaping the job landscape
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
Every career has its strong points but some bring more success than others, especially in terms of social recognition.
AstraZeneca says it will withdraw COVID-19 vaccine globally as demand dips
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
AstraZeneca said on Tuesday it had initiated the worldwide withdrawal of its Covid-19 vaccine due to a "surplus of available updated vaccines" since the pandemic.
Thailand and Vietnam battle it out for rice export ranking
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
Thailand and Vietnam are racing for second place as the world’s top rice exporter this year, as India, although still in first place, could see a significant drop in rice exports year on year due to internal policies, the Thai Rice Exporters Association (TREA) said on Tuesday.
The Nation fully transforms into a digital media powerhouse
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
The Nation, Thailand’s leader in English-language journalism, is marking its 54th anniversary with a revitalised vision, The Nation: RECONNECT.
Breaking barriers: Tackling challenges of inclusivity in Thailand
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
Thailand provides free education, from primary school to college, for each and every person with disabilities, yet the reality paints a stark picture. Less than 10% of people with disabilities even get around to completing their high school, let alone being gainfully employed.
Rain, heavy at times, to affect 54 provinces
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
Much of Thailand will again experience thundershowers with gusty winds and isolated heavy rains on Wednesday due to the confluence of southeasterly and southerly winds prevailing over the upper part of the country, the Thai Meteorological Department said this morning.
The Nation RECONNECT | Stunning looks across online platforms
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
The Nation RECONNECT is kicking off our rebranding by merging news and creative content. We’re creating forward-thinking video products with two interview shows and a huge range of innovative short clips.