The prominent Senator Wanchai Sonsiri, shared his decision to support the prime ministerial candidate of the Pheu Thai party, irrespective of the stance maintained by the Move Forward party. He also intriguingly suggested that by distancing itself from the aims of the Move Forward initiative, Pheu Thai would be better positioned to clinch the crucial parliamentary majority needed for their candidate to accede to the prime ministership. Wanchai’s declaration is of significant note, given that he was amongst an exclusive group of 13 senators who had initially favored Pita Limjaroenrat, the candidate from Move Forward during the initial round of voting on July 13th. Following an untimely deceleration of Pita’s political race in the second round, the victors of the election, Move Forward, gracefully passed on the responsibility of spearheading the next government formation to Pheu Thai, the runner-up. The Pheu Thai political entity has unveiled plans to nominate the…
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In a recent revelation, Ekkarat Sri-arayayanpong, who holds the esteemed position of the chief of the SRT governor’s office, announced on Monday that the highly-anticipated underground car park would finally be launching its operations to full capacity. He went into the details of the new facility’s functionality, laying out the parking rates which are set to be: Parking will be completely free for the initial 30 minutes. The first to fourteenth hour of parking will cost patrons a reasonable price of 20 baht. If one were to park for 14 hours at a stretch, but not exceeding 24 hours, they would be subjected to a flat fee of 300 baht. Sri-arayayanpong stated that the cutting-edge smart parking system is equipped with advanced security cameras which automate licence plate documentation, and barrier lifting. The innovative system even has the capability to indicate available parking spots to incoming vehicles. He highlighted that…
Faced with the global warming crisis, changes are paramount for survival, necessitating a closer look at potential avenues of environmental impact reduction. In a panel aptly entitled “Cope and Adapt to Prevent the Global Warming Crisis”, the insights shared by Dr. Vishnu Atthavanich, an esteemed Associate professor from the Faculty of Economics at Kasetsart University, shed a bright light on these issues. He mentioned the daunting task of planting approximately 1.2 trillion trees just to absorb the carbon emissions of the past decade, a figure that appears unachievable in such a short timespan. Beyond the necessity of trees, it is essential to consider other areas heavily affected by climate change, such as agriculture. A comprehensive research study on the impact of global warming on Thai agriculture reveals that vulnerable regions are those without adequate irrigation systems. The potential damage from this discrepancy has been estimated at a staggering 83 billion…
Recognizing World Breastfeeding Week in Early August: UNICEF’s Call to Action Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week in August calendar’s first week, UNICEF urges increased initiatives from both public and private sectors, fostering support for all nursing mothers, especially working moms, to successfully exclusively breastfeed their infants. Despite recent data evidencing a doubling in exclusive breastfeeding rates in Thailand over the past few years, UNICEF Representative for Thailand, Kyungsun Kim, voiced concerns over numerous children still missing out on the optimal start in life. She remarked, “Breastmilk is akin to a mother’s superpower. Yet, speaking from personal experience, breastfeeding certainly isn’t always a walk in the park. Pulling off a successful six-month exclusive breastfeeding stint, in particular, can prove quite the challenge, especially for working mothers. For successful breastfeeding, mothers require support from family, healthcare professionals, employers, and colleagues. With this, they can provide their infants with the best nutrition for their…
Dr Surasi Kittimonthon, secretary general of the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR), ventured out to areas in Lop Buri province, currently threatened with the possibility of water scarcity, on Monday, July 31. He was given a detailed description of the water situation, plantation methods during the rainy season, and the region’s water management blueprint by Dr Thaweesak Thanadachopol, the deputy director general of the Royal Irrigation Department. Moreover, Dr Surasi took the time to examine Kho Kra Tiem’s water delivery and preservation project and the water administration setup in the Chai Nat-Pasak Canal. Nationwide cumulative rainfall data from the beginning of the year suggests that there’s an overall decline in normal rainfall, including during the rainy season. The central region, specifically, is projected to encounter a deficiency in rainfall, likely to be approximately 40% beneath normal levels. In the midst of the ongoing El Nino event, a mere 189…
In an innovative synergy aimed at advancing public health and disease control, the eminent National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) has joined forces with the influential National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC). Their trusted collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health and the Department of Disease Control has unlocked a pioneering development: a mobile application aptly named “RooTun”, established to back proactive surveillance and control. Living up to its ‘Know Now’ ethos, RooTun steps into the future by actively collecting critical data on the contemporary dengue situation. But it’s not just a static data collection tool. It’s a responsive, interactive platform that promptly alerts users and the wider public to the imminent risks in their current locales. It’s your on-the-go health advisor offering valuable advice on disease prevention strategies and health management, says Dr. Naina Sahavejchaphan, Head of Simulation and Data-Driven Research Team. The application’s reach extends beyond…
“We must wholeheartedly dedicate ourselves to promotional strides as we fell short of last year’s tourism income goal and forecast a similar trend for the present year,” expressed TAT Governor, Yuthasak Supasorn. In the year preluding the COVID-19 pandemic, 2019, Thailand amassed a whopping 3 trillion baht from both native and global markets. The wheels of revenue recovery started churning in 2022, with TAT intending to rake in a revenue equal to half that of 2019 or 1.5 trillion baht. However, they only managed to garner 1.23 trillion baht, signifying a 94% success rate. In 2023, TAT projected to achieve 80% of the revenue of 2019 or 2.38 trillion baht. However, they expect to land only 91% of that target, translating to 2.167 trillion baht. By 2024, the ambition is to get back to the glory days and match 100% of the 2019 earnings. Interestingly though, foreign visitation saw a…
Chayawadee Chai-anant, who serves as one of the lead figures in the Bank of Thailand, recently drew attention to the fact that political turmoil is a substantial contributor to the concerning state of the nation’s economy alongside global economic uncertainty and the elevated cost of living. She further mentioned that this political instability has the potential to disrupt the flow of funds allocated for state departments, thereby potentially jeopardizing the nation’s economic stability. She pointed out that the magnitude of this impact hinges heavily on the length of the delay in establishing a functioning government. Chayawadee reinforced her statement by expressing that an unusually long delay could seriously undermine investor confidence. The inability of the eight-political-party alliance led by Move Forward and Pheu Thai to form a government post-May’s election mainly due to objections from senators is a case in point. An idea that has been proposed by a few…
The world-renowned tourism industry of Thailand is lobbying for the reinstatement of a previously waived visa fee, targeting high-population countries such as India and China. This action is triggered by the need for increased visitor inflow amidst a lackluster recovery from certain key markets. Advocates believe the visa fee waiver is quintessential to boost footfall in the current calendar year. Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, the esteemed President of the Thai Hotels Association, accentuated the significance of aiming at populous nations like India and China for increased tourism. This is primarily because these countries’ tourists frequent key Thai locations such as Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket. Despite the boost current high-spending tourists provide to Thailand’s economy, Nunbhakdi acknowledged the critical importance of budget travelers and large tour groups to numerous hotel business models across the country. She was quoted as stating, “While high-spending tourists have become more prominent in Thailand recently, we must…
The surge in cyber-attacks, particularly in Thailand, has resurfaced an alarming concern for the global community, as reported by Check Point Research. In recent months, Thailand has experienced an above-normal rate in cyber incidents, contravening not only the global average but also surpassing Southeast Asia’s numbers. On a weekly basis, approximately 2,388 cyber-attacks scathed the organizations in Thailand, menacingly topping the Southeast Asian average of 2,375 incursions. Unsurprisingly, a substantial majority, 72% precisely, of these malign concoctions are disseminated through emails. Remote code execution was revealed as the most frequently exploited vulnerability among Thai organisations, affecting about 61% of them. Malefic entities notably prevalent were banking trojans like Zeus, cryptominers like XMRig, and info-stealers like Qbot. Highlighting the increased gravity of cyber threat situation globally, the findings unveil that an organisation is attacked on an average 1,258 times a week, a chilling record highest in over two years. The trend…