Thai Technology Center Launches New Platform to Support Public Sector
Thailand’s National Electronics and Computer Technology Centre (Nectec) has launched a new platform, which will support the public sector’s move to share necessary data for further use by businesses and citizens. Nectec executive director Chai Wutiwiwatchai said the center continues to support open technology platforms, which are useful for the…
United States Adds Thailand to Highest COVID-19 Level List
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added Thailand, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, Aruba and French Polynesia to its highest “Level 4: Very High” COVID-19 list as cases spread around the globe. The list comprises more than 70 countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia and Myanmar. The…
Thai Authorities Provide Measures to Help Cabbies and Taxi Cooperatives amid COVID-19 Crisis
Thailand’s Department of Cooperative Promotion (DCP) is working with several agencies to offer free parking spots, as well as low-interest loans, to help cabbies and taxi cooperatives survive the COVID-19 crisis. DCP deputy director-general Wisit Srisuwan said many cabbies were out of work due to the lack of customers. Some…
Over 8,000 People Charged with Krathom Related offences Will Be Cleared
Thailand’s Office of Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has revealed that more than 8,000 people charged and/or convicted will be cleared when krathom (Mitragyna speciosa) is removed from the illegal narcotics list on 24 August. According to ONCB secretary-general Wichai Chaimongkol, the Narcotics Act of 1976 was amended in 2021 to…
Thai Health Ministry Considers Providing Medical Professionals with Legal Liability Immunity
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry is set to issue an executive decree to provide healthcare professionals caring for COVID-19 patients with immunity from legal liability. Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the decree is intended to reassure medics and those handling the COVID-19 situation that they can concentrate on their work…
Thai Government Develops Seawater Desalination Project for Economic Corridor
Thailand’s Office of National Water Resources has set up a technical team to study and develop a seawater desalination project, to provide water to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said securing water supplies was one of the issues raised at a meeting, chaired by Prime Minister…
Giorgia Andriani giving us ‘Desi Girl’ vibe in this this blue floral maxi dress along with Rs 10,000 Gucci sling bag as she was spotted around in the city
International model turned B-town actress Giorgia Andriani, The actress never fails to grab the attention of the audience with her charisma and her amazing vibe . As we all are aware that the actress is active on her social media and stays connected to all her fans along with that…
Thailand Trusted Report EP 21: Bangkok Creative District
In recent years, Bangkok’s historic neighbourhoods have been transformed into creative districts with art spaces and inspiring places. Charoen Krung, an old neighbourhood on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River, is at the forefront of this creative force.
At UN Security Council Meet, Modi’s Five Principles for Maritime Safety Get Backing
UNITED NATIONS — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi Aug. 9 proposed five basic principles for a holistic approach to maritime security that holds the “key to the planet’s future” and the UN Security Council, in a show of support, adopted India’s presidential statement reflecting them. The proposals made by Modi…
Prime Minister to chair UN Security Council High-Level Open Debate on “Enhancing Maritime Security: A Case For International Cooperation”
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will chair the High-level Open Debate on ‘Enhancing Maritime Security – A Case for International Cooperation’ on 9th August at 5.30 PM IST via video conferencing. The meeting is expected to be attended by several Heads of State & Government of member states of the…