Farmers urged to postpone cultivation as Pasak Dam has low water
SATURDAY, MAY 04, 2024
As extreme drought has left Pa Sak Jolasid Dam in Lopburi province with little water, the Royal Irrigation Department has urged farmers in the province in upper central Thailand to postpone cultivation of crops that require large amounts of water until the rainy season arrives.
Family of fatal fall victim threatens legal action
SATURDAY, MAY 04, 2024
The family of a 59-year-old man who fell to his death into a 15-metre-deep hole on Bangkok’s Lat Phrao Road on Friday morning has threatened legal action for damages over his untimely death.
Thai exports in March dropped 10.9% year on year, the first decline in eight months, because of negative sentiments on the economy, the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) said on Saturday.
Thailand's beauty market expects only modest growth
SATURDAY, MAY 04, 2024
Thailand's beauty market is expected to grow only modestly this year because of negative sentiments such as intense competition, rising material and transportation costs, and a decline in purchasing power.
Thailand private sector seeks more access to India’s growing economy
SATURDAY, MAY 04, 2024
Thailand’s private sector urged the government to negotiate more free-trade privileges with India to expand markets for Thai products after statistics showed the south Asian country could be one of the largest potential trade partners.
Nation TV unveils ‘Natrans’, its second AI news presenter
SATURDAY, MAY 04, 2024
Following the introduction of “Natcha”, Thailand’s first female news presenter generated by artificial intelligence (AI) last month, leading 24-hour news station Nation TV on Friday unveiled her male counterpart, named “Natrans.”
Ministry’s committee to monitor chemical waste handling after recent fiascos
SATURDAY, MAY 04, 2024
The Industry Ministry has set up a committee to ensure transparency and efficiency in dealing with industrial waste following a series of chemical waste leaks recently.
Thailand emerging as a hub for data centres, cloud services, says BOI
SATURDAY, MAY 04, 2024
Thailand has the potential to become a digital hub as 18 technology firms have received 77.79 billion baht in investments, the Board of Investment (BOI) said on Saturday.
Suvarnabhumi ranks 7th best airport in the world for luxury experience
SATURDAY, MAY 04, 2024
Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport was ranked seventh among the best airports offering a luxury experience, government spokeswoman Rudklao Suwankiri said on Saturday.