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Korean actor’s perfect intonation of Bangkok’s full name
Korean actor’s perfect intonation of Bangkok’s full name
THURSDAY, MAY 02, 2024
Thai viewers of a new South Korean rom-com series were surprised when they heard the lead character recite Bangkok’s full name clearly, almost like a native.Air Force wants to procure four fighter jets at THB19 billion in fiscal 2025
Air Force wants to procure four fighter jets at THB19 billion in fiscal 2025
THURSDAY, MAY 02, 2024
A final decision will be made by June whether to purchase four Gripen fighter jets or F series fighter jets, the Air Force commander-in-chief said on Thursday.Reaching out to the public would violate election law, EC warns Senate candidates
Reaching out to the public would violate election law, EC warns Senate candidates
THURSDAY, MAY 02, 2024
Senate election candidates are required by the Constitution and election law to introduce themselves to peer candidates, not to the people, Election Commission (EC) secretary-general Sawang Boonmee reiterated on Thursday.Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in Indonesia
Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in Indonesia
THURSDAY, MAY 02, 2024
Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion over the next four years in new cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Indonesia — the single largest investment in Microsoft’s 29-year history in the country — Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said Tuesday.A highway collapse in China kills 36 people
A highway collapse in China kills 36 people
THURSDAY, MAY 02, 2024
A section of a highway collapsed after heavy rains in a mountainous area in southern China, sending cars tumbling down a slope and leaving at least 36 people dead, authorities said Thursday.Samut Prakan immigration officer transferred amid graft allegations
Samut Prakan immigration officer transferred amid graft allegations
THURSDAY, MAY 02, 2024
A high-ranking female Immigration police officer has been transferred to an inactive post following allegations she had amassed unusual wealth and got involved in an illegal gambling operation.Strong stench engulfs locals in wake of Ayutthaya chemical fire
Strong stench engulfs locals in wake of Ayutthaya chemical fire
THURSDAY, MAY 02, 2024
Firefighters have managed to extinguish a raging blaze at a chemical warehouse in Ayutthaya province, though the strong stench of burnt chemicals can be smelt as far as 300 metres from the site.‘I quit’: Embattled industrial works chief speaks out
‘I quit’: Embattled industrial works chief speaks out
THURSDAY, MAY 02, 2024
The Industrial Works Department chief under fire over a series of chemical-waste scandals said he decided to resign after learning he was to be transferred.Vietnam ranked second after Thailand in terms of tourist arrivals to Laos in Q1
Vietnam ranked second after Thailand in terms of tourist arrivals to Laos in Q1
THURSDAY, MAY 02, 2024
More than 263,160 Vietnamese people visited Laos in the first three months of this year, becoming the second biggest source of foreign visitors to the country during the period, according to the Tourism Development Department of Lao Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism.Don’t stop here! AI cameras set to catch traffic violators
Don’t stop here! AI cameras set to catch traffic violators
THURSDAY, MAY 02, 2024
The city of Bangkok is employing AI (artificial intelligence) technology to combat the chronic problem of taxis blocking bus lanes in front of CentralWorld shopping mall in Pathum Wan district, which leads to congestion at the busy Ratchaprasong Intersection.Co-working spaces preferred to long-term office rental post-Covid
Co-working spaces preferred to long-term office rental post-Covid
THURSDAY, MAY 02, 2024
After suffering declining domestic demand due to Covid-19, providers of office and co-working spaces in Thailand are now enjoying higher tenancy rates from a new target group: expats working for multinational corporations, according to IWG Plc, a British-based provider of serviced offices under several brand names.Cadmium saga, fire lead to resignation of Industrial Works Dept chief
Cadmium saga, fire lead to resignation of Industrial Works Dept chief
THURSDAY, MAY 02, 2024
Jullapong Thaveesri, the director-general of the Department of Industrial Works, announced his resignation on Wednesday during a meeting with Parliament’s ad hoc committee on industrial works, a news source has told The Nation.