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Minister hopes to turn Thai arms industry into key economic driver
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang said he has been acting as a salesman for Thailand’s defence industry, by presenting, promoting and endorsing locally made defence products during his trips overseas.
People with testicular condition must seek medical attention, couple urges
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
Men must be careful of testicular torsion and seek prompt medical attention for the painful condition, renowned actor Somchai "Toa" Khemglad, and his wife, said on Tuesday.
Police complaint filed over fatal fall down Bangkok manhole
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
Two siblings of a 59-year-old man who was killed after falling 15 metres down a manhole have filed a complaint with police against the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the Metropolitan Electricity Authority.
Thai Home Economics Association defends Bank of Thailand independence
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
The Thai Home Economics Association (THEA) says it will soon issue a statement to defend the independence of the work of the Bank of Thailand after its conflicts with the government, the association chief said on Wednesday.
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.
Unlocking travel trends to boost Thailand’s economic recovery with tourism
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
With Thailand’s economy in a state of transition, understanding changing traveller demands will help the industry unlock valuable tourist opportunities and dollars, the Land of Smiles has been a tourism hub for many years, and while it welcomed over 28 million visitors last year, it is experiencing a slower post-pandemic recovery compared to its regional peers.
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.
Thailand tackles electric vehicle disposal amid market boom
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
As Thailand’s electric vehicle market booms due to government subsidies, the proper disposal of end-of-life vehicles (ELV) is increasingly crucial to minimise environmental impact and maximise reuse of remaining components.
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.