The planned international tour by deputy House Speaker, Padipat Santipada, has elicited assurance from House Speaker and Parliament president Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, expressing total transparency concerning the Singaporean visit. Slated for September 21–24, the expedition, helmed by Mr. Padipat and involving several MPs, received Mr. Wan’s nod of approval, following comprehensive legal consultations with parliament. Instrumental in endorsing disbursement, Mr. Wan stipulates the travel budget adheres strictly to official regulations. Pitched as an opportunity to delve deep into Singapore’s sophisticated parliamentary model besides understanding the city state’s strategy against haze contamination, he believes the expedition would significantly impact House committees grappling similar issues. The Parliament shoulders the entire tour expense considering the MPs non-affiliated status with any organization or agency sponsoring their trip. Budget availability is no concern, according to Mr. Wan, who anticipates a full report concerning the journey upon the MPs’ homecoming. However, opposition on the journey’s…
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Well-being is a central focus of the education framework at St. Andrews International Schools located in Thailand. On the 29th of September, 2023, our beloved students will join forces with 85,000 other youth around the globe to advocate for the crucial role of wellness in education. Signifying our fifth year of engagement in this global event, we proudly reaffirm our dedication to the welfare of everyone within our school ecosystem. Deviating from usual curricular activities, St. Andrews International Schools, in unity with the larger family of over 100 Cognita schools worldwide, will dedicate the entirety of this day to Global Be Well Day. Expressing our sentiments on this initiative, the school’s Managing Director, Charasphan Chamsai, says, “Wellbeing forms the bedrock of our education programs throughout the year. On this momentous day, we converge with educational communities from 16 distinct nations, basking in our shared determination to fortify wellbeing.” Global Be…
Nestled amidst the bustle of the city, the sprawling 30-acre expanse of Nawamin Phirom Park now welcomes its patrons at an earlier time of 4.30am as opposed to the former 5am opening time, extending its accessibility until 9pm. The reformation in the park timings was announced by Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s (BMA) spokesperson, Aekvarunyoo Amrapala. According to him, the shift in timings is very much in alignment with the policy to enhance public services’ accessibility more effortless for the city’s inhabitants. His statement also hinted at the possibility of similar time extensions that may soon be reflected in the working hours of other widely frequented public parks of the city. This list includes names of some major city parks such as Lumpini, Chatuchak, Benjasiri, Saranrom, and Thonburirom. Born out of the need to provide an open and fresh environment for relaxation and physical activities, Nawamin Phirom Park enjoys a significant popularity…
A welcoming call echoed through the Chiang Mai province, advocating for the christening of the second airport as Lanna International Airport. There’s also a shared sentiment amongst the local residents desiring extended operational hours at the well-established Chiang Mai International Airport. Such alterations, if permitted, could pave the way for a non-stop rhythmic flow of tourism around the clock. The airport, as of now, terminates its operations at the stroke of midnight. The Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT), responsible for the administration of Chiang Mai International Airport, kickstarted the primary phase of an innovative scheme. Their agenda includes the inception of a novel international passenger terminal alongside revamping the domino-like structure currently devoted to domestic traffic. This ambitious project, budgeted at a hefty 10 million baht, promises a considerable augmentation in the airport’s potential, catapulting its capacity to a whopping 18 million passengers every year. At the moment, Chiang Mai…
Established with an ambitious vision by the preceding administration, the “5Fs” initiative seeks to elevate Thailand’s position on the global map, leveraging what is known as “soft power”. This potent venture is run by none other than the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), whose mission isn’t just to turbocharge tourism figures, but rather, to revolutionize the visitor experiences, nudging the whole industry towards a more balanced and sustainable path. At the crux of their strategy is an intense drive towards digital promotions, bestowing a significant role on the “5Fs” celebration events. With their enthusiastic engagement tactics anticipated to precipitate pulling in an astounding 2.38 trillion baht in tourism proceeds this year, TAT is spearheading an era of dynamic tourism in the country. TAT’s take on “soft power” involves integrating both physical and digital strategies into the tourism promotional events. This powerful cocktail involves joining forces with key social media influencers…
In a report released by the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), a deep dive into Thailand’s thriving digital content economy takes center stage. The report is an exhaustive compilation of data, evaluations, and insights, encapsulating the pulse of the Thai digital content industry in the past year, covering areas like video games, animation, character design, and predicting trends for the next three years. Depa, in collaboration with the Digital Content Association of Thailand (DCAT), the Thai Animation and Computer Graphics Association (TACGA), Thai Game Software Industry Association (TGA), Bangkok ACM SIGGRAPH and Atwise Consulting Co Ltd, developed this insightful report. During a panel discussion, representatives from a variety of business associations within the Thai digital content industry encouraged government officials to invest efforts in upgrading skills among individual specialists in digital content creation. Such initiatives, they claimed, hold the potential to bolster Thailand’s soft power and stimulate economic expansion. These…
In an impressive resolve displayed by the local police, four individuals alleged to be involved in harrowing acts of child sex trafficking have been taken into custody in the regions of Bangkok and Samut Prakan, as per an official police notification today. The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) of the local police made the arrest of the two primary suspects possible. The duo were under a Criminal Court arrest warrant that had been activated on September 6. The alleged perpetrators, Noppadol Chanthong aged 40, and 51-year-old Khachaporn Khlainakpheuk, stand accused of sponsoring and mobilizing human trafficking, driving profit from prostitution, and luring or enticing minors below the age of 15 into explicit sexual enterprise. Two other alleged collaborators in this distasteful trade, 41-year-old Warit Wattanawongchai who administrates a website, and website proprietor Pheeraphon Jaensapsin, also 41, were subsequently apprehended by authorities as part of the sex trafficking circle. These two…
Two esteemed Thai ministries – the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Education – are garnering considerable attention and praise for their unwavering commitment to eliminate alcohol from retirement parties for their retiring employees after this month. This prominent initiative, now in its seventh year, was put in place as a direct response to continuous advocacy from notable institutions such as the StopDrink Network Office, the Office of the Basic Education Commission, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation, as well as an active group of educators dedicated to championing a society devoid of alcohol consumption. This disciplinary policy has been steadfastly upheld by Suttipong Juljarern, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior. On August 28, he issued an authoritative mandate reaffirming the policy to the provincial leaders and various departments under the Ministry’s jurisdiction. Echoing this stance, Suthin Kaewpana, the deputy permanent secretary of the Education Ministry promptly…
In a strategic move aimed at promoting tourism and strengthening ties, Thailand and Laos have begun deliberations on creating interconnected tourism routes and hastening the construction of a second Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge in Pak Chom district, Loei. The discussions were held in the recently concluded 20th Thai-Lao border security meeting at the upscale S Vangvieng Boutique Hotel, featuring Tawee Sermpakdeekul, Loei’s Governor, and Khamphan Sithidampha, Governor of Vientiane province in Laos. Notably, the high-profile meeting brought together not just the Governor of Loei but also other prominent figures such as the deputy governor, Narong Jeenam, 28th military circle chief Major General Prich Sukantasri, and several other officials. The key focus areas of the meeting were facilitating tourism promotion, fostering cultural exchanges, and fortifying economic, social, and security collaborations with Laos. In line with this move, the Thai government has recently decided to grant visa-free entry to Chinese visitors. This has…
In a telling revelation, recently compiled data by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) has pointed towards an unsettling perception held by a significant segment of Thai residents – a suspicion of potential collusion between state officials, including the police department, and influential figures reputed for mafia-like activities. This comprehensive survey was orchestrated and implemented between September 12 to 14, encompassing over 1,310 participants exceededing 18 years of age. Education, occupation, and income levels varied significantly in this participant pool, ensuring a myriad of perspectives representative of the diverse Thai population. The survey essentially aimed to map out the prevailing perception of any unholy nexus that may exist between state officials and entities dabbling in the obscure. When probed about the existence of mafia-like influential individuals within their province boundaries, nearly half of the participants, marking a precise 49.54%, denied any such presence. However, a considerable 26.34% pointed fingers…