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Four Africans held for prostitution in Phuket
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PHUKET - Three Ugandan nationals and one woman from Tanzania have been arrested on the resort island for selling sex.
#thailand #corruption #HumanRights #prostitution
11h ago
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Protesting ethically for the planet
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Climate protesters have disrupted the tennis at Wimbledon, thrown tomato soup at the glass protecting famous paintings, sprayed orange powder on Stonehenge, and blocked traffic. In response, European governments have been cracking down on environmental protesters with detentions and fines, and,...
#activism #unethical #bureaucrats #petersinger #politicians #greenhousegas #Proportionality
on Sep 6
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Major UK media group quits ‘toxic’ X
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LONDON - The British news publisher the Guardian said on Wednesday it would no longer post to X, citing “disturbing content” on the social media platform, including racism and conspiracy theories.
on Wed, 5PM
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The situation of local fruit vendors has gone from bad to worse after the Thai Pesticide Alert Network (Thai-PAN) released its finding two weeks ago, revealing chemical contamination in popular Shine Muscat grapes .
on Wed, 10AM
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Walk-cycle lanes to reduce congestion
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Thailand Walking and Cycling Institute Foundation (TWCIF) plan to develop a walking and cycling lane in four traffic-crowded areas of the capital, with a feasibility study wrapping up next month.
on Wed, 6AM
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IBM to accelerate Thailand's AI adoption
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IBM Thailand wants to bring Thai organisations to the next frontier of artificial intelligence (AI) by removing obstacles to adoption.
on Wed, 1AM
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THAI complains about tardy engine checks
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Thai Airways International has complained that its Rolls-Royce jet engines are spending more time than ever undergoing maintenance checks, adding to a chorus of criticism over the units.
on Tue, 11PM
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China, Indonesia make key deals on lithium, green energy, tourism
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BEIJING - China and Indonesia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in key sectors , including lithium, new energy vehicles, green energy and tourism, according to a joint statement released on Saturday.
on Sun, 5PM
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Economists warn about meddling in Bank of Thailand
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More than 800 Thai economists, including four former governors of the Bank of Thailand , warned on Saturday of political interference in selecting the central bank’s board chairman, saying it could damage long-term economic stability.
on Sun, 2AM
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UK proposes ‘historic’ anti-smoking law
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LONDON - The British government has introduced a new bill aimed at creating the first “smoke-free generation”, as part of a plan to ease pressure on the National Health Service.
on Nov 8
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Philippines braces for another typhoon after storms swamp crops
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MANILA — The Philippines is set to be drenched by its fourth storm in just over a month, which threatens to add to a growing tally of crop losses that total at least 11.5 billion pesos (US$197 million) this year.
on Nov 6
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PDPC warns companies to safeguard data privacy
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The Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) has warned companies and government agencies to strictly safeguard people
on Nov 5
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Bangkok's City Hall to enact new pet policy
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will implement a new policy to regulate the number of domesticated cats and dogs in the city.
on Nov 4
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Musk: 10 billion humanoid robots by 2040
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The world will be home to at least 10 billion humanoid robots by 2040, says the technology billionaire Elon Musk.
on Nov 3
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Monorails safe to use, insists MRTA
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Wuhu: The reputation of Bangkok
on Nov 2
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Equinix invests $500 million in Thai data centres
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US-based cloud service provider Equinix has announced it is investing US$500 million in data centre development in Thailand over 10 years to serve growing demand from customers in CLMVT, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
on Oct 30
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Flash floods kill at least 51 people in Spain
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LA ALCUDIA, Spain - At least 51 people have been killed in flash floods sweeping the eastern Spanish region of Valencia following torrential rains that left roads and towns under water, local authorities said on Wednesday.
on Oct 30
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Thai House panel to submit ‘no-cane’ bill
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A committee will propose a “no-cane” bill for the House
on Oct 27
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A report about high levels of pesticides found in sampled Shine Muscat grapes has raised fears about food safety, leading many to wonder how many fruits and vegetables sold at markets are laced with toxic chemicals.
on Oct 27
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Middle Kingdom and 'boomerang effect'
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President Xi Jinping, on the eve of assuming the supreme leadership of China, came forward with the notion that China, the Middle Kingdom, lost its grandeur and supremacy in the middle of the 19th century to Western influence and encroachment, as well as the Japanese and island kingdoms that...
on Oct 26
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Election Commission begins probe into Pheu Thai
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The Election Commission (EC) will launch an investigation into the ruling Pheu Thai Party that could lead to its dissolution, multiple local media outlets reported on Friday.
on Oct 25
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How the world can escape the new Gilded Age
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Tech billionaires such as Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are not just among the richest people in human history. They also are exceptionally powerful -- socially, culturally and politically. While this is partly a reflection of the social status that our society attaches to wealth in...
on Oct 25
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Bangkok, Chiang Mai among world's worst cities for air pollution
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After the floods, air pollution follows in Thailand.
on Oct 25
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Pope decries ‘mad pursuit’ of money
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VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis has urged the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics to abandon the “mad pursuit” of money and instead devote themselves to their faith in a new encyclical letter, the highest form of papal teaching, released on Thursday.
on Oct 25
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UN sounds new global warming alarm
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TORONTO - Current climate policies will result in global warming of more than 3 degrees Celsius by the end of the century, according to a United Nations report on Thursday — more than twice the rise agreed to nearly a decade ago.
on Oct 25
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Democracy isn't declining; it's the nation-state
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Democracy is not in decline. The nation-state is.
on Oct 23
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Thaksin lese majeste petition faces hurdles
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The Constitutional Court has yet to decide whether to accept for review a petition accusing former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the ruling Pheu Thai Party of attempting to undermine the constitutional monarchy.
on Oct 23
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How Indonesia’s transformative leader tarnished his legacy
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JAKARTA, Indonesia — The words “emergency warning” galvani sed protesters in Indonesia in August. It was a rallying cry to protect the world’s third-largest democracy, which broke free from dictatorship less than 30 years ago. Thousands of protesters took to the streets. Some stormed the gates...
on Oct 23
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B40-50 congestion charge on inner-Bangkok streets
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The government plans to impose a congestion charge of 40-50 baht on motorists who enter inner Bangkok streets to raise money to subsidise a flat 20-baht fare policy for all electric rail lines in Greater Bangkok.
on Oct 23
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Where Kamala Harris, Donald Trump are likely to diverge on Southeast Asia
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The presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris comes at a time of rising geopolitical tensions on multiple fronts.
on Oct 22
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The astonishing speed with which the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) police arrested 18 key players at iCon Group, an online direct marketing company, including its CEO, and locked them up in remand prisons pending further investigation is commendable.
on Oct 22
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Gaza health ministry says 87 killed in northern Gaza airstrike
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CAIRO - A total of 87 people were killed or missing under the rubble after an Israeli attack on Saturday on northern Gaza
on Oct 20
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4 new species of plant found in North
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Researchers have found four new plants in the North which they claim to be newly discovered species, underpinning the country
on Oct 18
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For decades, Thailand has been plagued by financial scams, often in the form of Ponzi schemes, leaving countless citizens financially devastated. The evolving sophistication of these scams, driven by advances in digital communication and legal loopholes, continues to outwit all consumer...
on Oct 18
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BoT, govt may have wrong inflation data
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At the time of writing (Tuesday), the Bank of Thailand
on Oct 18
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Former Philippine president Duterte runs for mayor in political comeback
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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday filed his candidacy for mayor in his bailiwick, the southern city of Davao, according to his close aide, Senator Bong Go.
on Oct 7
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Fresh flood alert for parts of Bangkok
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City Hall on Monday warned people living along the Chao Phraya River in areas with no permanent barriers to prepare for flooding next week.
on Oct 7
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Flood warning for lower Chao Phraya River basin provinces including Greater Bangkok
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The Royal Irrigation Department is warning people along waterways in the lower Chao Phraya River basin, including those in Greater Bangkok, of either possible overflow or deeper flood levels due to deluges from the North, heavy rains and high seas later this month.
on Oct 6
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Singapore ends 181 years of horse racing to make way for homes
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More than 180 years of horse racing came to an end in Singapore on Saturday, as the Singapore Turf Club hosted its final race day before its track is handed back to the government to provide land for new homes.
on Oct 6
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Tokyo's Shibuya introduces year-round ban on street alcohol consumption
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TOKYO: Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Tuesday introduced a year-round nighttime ban on alcohol consumption in public spaces, expanding on an existing measure aimed at curbing worsening littering and noise from large crowds.
on Oct 1
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Tak Bai bomb possibly linked to massacre court case: Phumtham
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A car bomb in Tak Bai district of Narathiwat could be linked to the mass killing court case that will expire in less than a month, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Monday.
on Sep 30
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Furore over substandard school meals
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The office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) are investigating school meals at Rajaprajanugroh 47 School in Phetchaburi after photos of its reportedly substandard meals were circulated online.
on Sep 29
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Thailand’s Tourism Industry Must Embrace Sustainability Now
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Thailand’s tourism sector stands at a critical crossroads, as global sustainability standards become non-negotiable. In response, on 26 September 2024, at the Avani+ Riverside Hotel, Bangkok, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with international sustainable tourism...
on Sep 29
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BoT ought to revise exchange rate policy
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This is not the usual time slot for my article. My articles are usually published every other Thursday. The next one was for Oct 3. However, I feel that the
on Sep 27
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Dam water discharge warning issued
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The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has warned 11 central provinces where the Chao Phraya River flows through to prepare to deal with higher water levels as the Chao Phraya Dam in Chai Nat speeds up water drainage there.
on Sep 27
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PM urged to push for Tak Bai arrests
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Opposition MP Romadon Panjor has urged Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to do more to ensure that police promptly bring suspects in two cases stemming from the 2004 Tak Bai massacre to stand trial, as the deadline draws near.
on Sep 25
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2.4 million ‘at-risk’ borrowers a big concern
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Borrowers with debts exceeding 1 million baht each represent the greatest concern for the country as household debt accumulates, a new survey shows.
on Sep 25
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Marriage Equality Bill becomes law
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The Marriage Equality Bill has been endorsed by His Majesty the King and published in the Royal Gazette, making Thailand just the third country in Asia after Taiwan and Nepal to recognise same-sex marriage.
on Sep 25
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The severe floods in Chiang Rai and Phayao provinces raise questions about Thailand's early warning systems. Are there sufficient early disaster warning systems in place? If so, why were hundreds of thousands of villagers in flood-hit areas left to fend for themselves?
on Sep 23