The Israeli government has given assurances that Thai workers who opted to leave Israel amidst the ongoing conflict with Hamas can make a safe return once peace is restored. Yet, as the Israeli Ambassador to Thailand, Orna Sagiv, suggested during a recent media presser, the situation remains uncertain due to the volatile conditions rooted in the clash between Israel and Hamas. “One of the key challenges is the unpredictable change of mind by the Hamas leader every day. This uncertainty hugely affects our negotiation progress. But, we prefer to keep the negotiations under wraps to ensure maximum efficacy,” Sagiv stated. She also indicated that calls for the immediate release of hostages of all nationalities have been made by Israel. According to her, the rescue of foreign hostages is being prioritized by the government so they can make a swift return home. When queried about the fate of Thais who chose…
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If you’re in search of tasty, fresh, and affordably-priced food while traversing the bustling city of Bangkok, you’re definitely in luck. This vibrant city is a culinary treasure trove, presenting a wonderful assortment of places where you can shop for mouthwatering and nutritious meals. Bangkok’s street markets are notorious for their hustle and bustle, while its supermarkets are teeming with a vast array of palatable delights, all fitting to meet the diverse tastes and budgets of its shoppers. Packed with affordable yet healthy food, stores like Chatuchak Market, Makro, Big C, Tesco Lotus, Tops Supermarket, and the Natural Food Market are the go-to places for health-conscious locals and tourists alike. Topping the list is Chatuchak Weekend Market (JJ Market), a vivacious market that exemplifies the quintessential Bangkok experience. This shopping haven is lined with over 15,000 stalls, selling everything from chic clothing to exotic food items. Wander around, and you’ll…
As the sun rises, a quiet sense of calm envelopes the district of Nakhon Thai in Phitsanulok; a soft veil of morning fog shrouding the town in a soothing pallor (Photo Credit: Chinawat Singha). A delightful scene that marks the official commencement of wintertime; announced fittingly so by the Meteorological Department. This year, however, the season’s advent has deviated notably from the standard frosty norm. As if the winter is embracing change, it started off relatively milder compared to the previous year. As per the meteorological indications, it’s official – winter has made its timely arrival. This is determined by the plummeting temperatures in the upper regions, dipping below the 23°C mark, alongside the dominance of northeasterly or easterly winds stretching from an altitude of a hundred up to a towering 3,500 metres. Clocks and thermometers bore witness to this gentle onset of winter as the lowest temperatures were captured…
In a remarkable turn of events, the Anti Online Scam Operation Centre (AOC) under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) of Thailand has put a halt to 2,004 bank accounts linked to online scams. A significant achievement considering the accounts were frozen within an astonishingly swift 15 minutes of receiving complaints from suspected scam victims, said DES Minister Prasert Jantararuangthong, a feat far outstripping the 60-minute goal initially set by the center. The AOC, nestled in the heart of the National Telecom headquarters on the busy Chaeng Watthana Road, serves as the first point of call for individuals beleaguered by the increasingly rampant online scams. Recently, the center upgraded its hotline, 1441, from a humble 20 lines to an impressive capacity of 100 telephone lines. In just one week, approximately 32,000 people who were fraud examples from online scams contacted the center to freeze funds transferred to the…
Stepping inside the realm of a new era of transport and rediscovery, Nirut Maneephan, the enthusiastic governor of Thailand’s State Railway (SRT), has announced what is eagerly anticipated to be “the most romantic route” of the country, the travelogue of Thailand. A soothing ride, crisscrossing through four charming provinces in the magnificent North of Thailand – Phrae, Lampang, Phayao, and Chiang Rai, this railway is more than just a mere transit system but an astonishing experience waiting to unfold. – Sprawling across a vast distance of 323 kilometers with 26 remarkable stations to board and deboard, this railway journey promises to drench travelers in an ethereal taste of Thai culture, emblematic landscapes, and captivating storytelling through every turn. The hallmark of the journey promises to be its last leg – Chiang Rai province. The locals here have been patiently waiting and yearning for a railway connection to grace their land…
Plunge into an electrifying spectacle that’ll light up the night sky, with an array of pyrotechnic marvels choreographed by masters from Serbia, Malaysia, Singapore, China, and the Philippines all set to take the stage on the evenings of November 24 and 25. But the sensory grandeur doesn’t end there – it’s not just a treat for your eyes but also your ears as top singers and bands will share the stage, ready to sow beats and harmonies beneath the bursts of colors overhead. Here’s the kaleidoscope of audio-visual bliss charted out by our audacious organisers: November 24: – 6pm: Heaven band kickstarts the evening with a concert; its rhythms soon wrapping the gathering crowd within its mesmerizing reach. – 7pm: The ceremonious opening sets the tone for the explosive hours that follow. – 7.30pm: Malaysia takes over the sky, painting it with fiery wonders bursting into a plethora of colors.…
The impending years seem set to usher in a fierce global contest between countries, bodies corporate and indeed, continents over the acquisition and retention of world-class talent. This contention is premised on the implications of the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2023, an annual overview orchestrated by reputable management school, INSEAD in partnership with Accenture and the Portulans Institute. Unsettling geo-political tremors, coupled with a rapidly shifting global economic landscape, forms part of the backdrop against which this competitive index is set. The study unravels the hardening stances of countries on issues such as international trade and global investments. There’s little doubt that these economic factors will play a considerable role in determining the placement of countries on the grand chessboard of global talent. If countries wish to emerge as alluring hubs for top-tier talent, then they need to invest significantly in the promotion of quality of life and sustainability. Equally,…
Online recruitment titan, JobThai, recently announced a distinct 10.8% surge in labour demand compared to the preceding year during the first three quarters of this fiscal year. With the aftermath of the pandemic remodelling the occupational landscape, the travel sector witnessed the highest rebound with a whopping 76% increment in job recruitment. The firm chalked up 1.74 million job vacancies from January through September, marking a substantial growth compared to the same timeframe the previous year. This insight came directly from JobThai’s key players, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder, Sangduan Tangthamsatid. In the dramatic turnaround post-pandemic, the hotel industry matched stride with the travelling sector, showcasing a vigorous 39% rise in hiring, advancing from the avid job cuts brought on by the pandemic. The energy sector bolstered significant expansion, overtaking the hotel segment’s 39% rise in demand. Owing to the thriving food and beverage industry, the highest number of vacancies…
Envision if you will, a world where one significant strain of communication bandwidth is devoted solely to the development of cutting-edge private 5G networks. This is the scenario currently in the sights of Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC)— a game-changer not only for telecom operators but also industries and enterprises across the board. Imagine the enticing prospect of being privy to your own segment of a telecom behemoth. NBTC is contemplating dedicating a 100MHz section from the hearty 400MHz bandwidth on the mighty 3500-megahertz band for this very purpose. The objective being to encourage the proliferation of private 5G networks for vertical industries — a potentially revolutionary move for the technological landscape of the southeast Asian nation. This groundbreaking proposal is hinging on open-ended dialogues between NBTC, a selection of telecom operators and vendors, and organizations like the Federation of Thai Industries and Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand.…
Across the globe, diabetes continues to soar at an alarming rate, affecting a whopping 537 million people. Thailand, unfortunately, isn’t exempt from this crisis, with an average of 300,000 new cases cropping up annually. World Diabetes Day – designated for November 14 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) – focuses on the perils of this health challenge spiralling out of control worldwide and aims to educate people on their susceptibility based on factors such as lineage, obesity, hypertensive conditions, excessive waist circumference, and the unhealthy penchant for sweet delicacies. Making “Diabetes: Know your risk, Know your response” this year’s theme, the IDF emphasizes the criticality of being cognizant of the dangers associated with diabetes and its complications, and the imperative access to information and healthcare services for the public and the vulnerable demographic. According to the IDF Diabetes Atlas data, out of the 537 million people globally living with diabetes,…