Have you heard the whispers of a Cabinet reshake-up? Well, imagine the scene: the reporters hunched over, ears to the ground, waiting for that seismic shift in the corridors of power… but alas, Thailand’s premier has poured cold water over the entire furor with the wave of his hand. “No need for change,” he proclaims with the assurance of a man buoyed by the backing of a robust 314 out of 500 MPs. Picture it—an ironclad vessel steered by Srettha and his merry band of ministers, navigating the nation’s choppy political waters. There’s a kind of magic in the air, a camaraderie that resonates through the halls of governance. “We’re in this together,” Srettha seems to say, casting a glance over his Cabinet. “Sure, we need to fine-tune our engine from time to time, and there might be moments we find ourselves at crossroads, but we huddle, we discuss, we…
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Imagine stepping into a world swathed in technological enchantment and prosperity—that’s the portrait Duangporn Phrom-on, the esteemed managing director of Jobs DB (Thailand) Recruitment Company, paints of the Thai job market, gleaned from the comprehensive Global Talent Survey with a hefty sample of 97,324 professionals across Asia, with a luscious 2,636 from Thailand. Their collective voice heralds a labor market in the throes of evolution. Now here comes the thrilling part, the grand revelation of the survey— the glittering marquee of the top five in-demand jobs: first, the wizards of Digital data management, analysis and artificial intelligence (AI), the heartbeat of our digital future; followed by the virtuosos of Media, art, and design, whose creative minds birth breathtaking worlds; the ever-gracious ambassadors of Service and hospitality, the architects of our leisure; the astute minds of Financial services, the pillars of economic fortitude, and lastly, the benevolent caretakers from Health and…
Welcome to the heart and soul of Thailand’s burgeoning travel scene! Picture this: a tantalizing cocktail of ancient history, lush landscapes, and hidden gems waiting to spill their secrets. Yes, we’re talking about the country’s awe-inspiring second-tier provinces, where the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is artfully crafting a campaign that’s about to turn the tables on the well-worn traveler’s map. The bustling boardrooms and think tanks have been abuzz, and what emerged from a recent high-level confluence of minds—a meeting between the TAT glitterati, the stalwarts at the Thai Chamber of Commerce, and the esteemed Board of Trade of Thailand—is nothing short of a strategic masterstroke. They’ve handpicked a constellation of ten second-tier provinces, each with its own allure and untapped potential, poised to ascend to the tourism premier league. So, who’s on this exclusive list, you ask? Let’s roll the red carpet for the chosen few: Phrae, with…
Picture this: The bustling cityscape of Bangkok, ever pulsing, ever evolving, with the promise of seamless transit glinting on the horizon – the much-anticipated Orange Line train project. But one fine day, the whisper of potential scandal shrouds this vision, and the air is thick with the scent of urgency and paper – the kind that bears the mark of officialdom. Dispatched with a flair for the dramatic, urgent letters find their way bustling through the corridors of power, seeking the discerning eyes of the Ministry of Transport’s permanent secretary and the governor of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA). The matter at hand? A cloud of suspicion hovers over the bidding process of the Orange Line’s enigmatic stretch from Bang Khunnon to Minburi. The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) – sleuths in the bureaucratic realm – raises an eyebrow at what they fear might be a dance…
As the monsoon season unfurled its mighty downpour across the verdant landscapes of Thailand’s southern provinces, it left behind not just puddles and rivulets, but a tableau of submersion and disruption. From December 22nd to the 26th, Mother Nature unveiled her formidable force, cloaking the land in sheets of rain, provoking floods, and stirring landslides that led Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew to cast an apprehensive eye on the ensuing chaos. On a balmy day marked by the aftermath of relentless showers, December 26 bore witness to Minister Srikaew’s somber revelation. He detailed the plight of five provinces where nature’s wrath had implacably dislodged the lives of no less than 18,402 households. The calamitous embrace of the floods has, in a melancholic twist, claimed one soul to the raging waters in Yala, inflicted injury upon another, and cast a shadow over 12 temples of healing – healthcare facilities in Narathiwat…
Welcome to Suvarnabhumi Airport, where the pulse of the Land of Smiles greets you right from the get-go! Just picture this: a vibrant carousel of diverse faces, all converging at this bustling hub — but hold on a second, what’s this? A serpentine line snaking its way through the terminal? Aha! That’s the tale of the early hours at Thailand’s gateway one Monday morning, where the clock struck midnight and an unexpected adventure unfolded. Pol Maj Gen Choengron Rimpadee, the maestro of Immigration Division 2, spills the beans on the situation. He tells us that it was a veritable symphony of arrivals between the witching hour and 2 AM. And oh, what a sight it was! No less than 5,563 souls alighted from their metal birds across 22 flights. But why the commotion, you ask? It seems the skies conspired to bring us an intrigue — a staggering 33% spike…
There’s an extraordinary partnership brewing in the bustling heart of Bangkok, one that promises to spice up not just the food industry, but the very air we breathe. It all unfolded in the refined ambiance of the Celadon room at the Sukhothai Hotel, where two innovative minds met with a shared vision. At this historic meet, Dr. Kohei Ishikawa, the esteemed Associate Director of Ajinomoto Co., (Thailand) Ltd., joined hands with the industrious Mr. Piyabut Charuphen, the Director & Managing Director of Bangkok Industrial Gas Co., Ltd. (BIG), sealing a memorandum of understanding destined to green the production lines of Thailand’s beloved flavor enhancer, Umami Seasoning, among other tasty Ajinomoto food offerings. This wasn’t your regular business handshake. It was a pact promising a greener future, harnessing the cutting-edge Carbon Accounting Platform engineered by BIG—an avant-garde masthead in the climate tech odyssey. With this potent tool, Ajinomoto is setting sail…
Once upon a recent winter’s day, something extraordinary happened in the world of energy and environmental sustainability. Spirits were high when IRPC Public Company Limited, like a harbinger of an eco-friendlier future, proudly delivered a gift to the nation and the world – their very first batch of Euro 5 standard clean diesel. But this wasn’t just any ordinary diesel; it was a fuel designed for a greener tomorrow, a potion brewed to address our modern-day dragon: air pollution. On the festive morning of December 25, 2023, amid the holiday cheer, the company’s halls buzzed with a different kind of excitement. Kris Imsang, the illustrious President and CEO of IRPC, stepped forward with a message that resonated with hope and dedication. “Ladies and gentlemen, we stand on the precipice of change,” he announced, his voice echoing with the promise of progress. “Today marks the day we begin manufacturing and distributing…
Tucked away in the bustling heart of Thailand’s political landscape, an impassioned plea for judicial integrity was voiced in the stately corridors of the Supreme Administrative Court. Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom, a political stalwart and chairman of the Thai Pakdee Party, took center stage as he made a compelling case against a contentious new corrections regulation—a chess move in the grand political game that could permit Thaksin Shinawatra, a former Prime Minister now patient at the Police General Hospital, to eschew his prison cell. With the air of a seasoned tactician, Dr. Warong marshaled representatives from eight political cohorts to launch a petition designed to challenge what they perceive as an encroachment on the judiciary’s sovereignty. “Imagine a world where the balance of judicial discretion is toppled by the heavy hand of political influence,” Dr. Warong postulated. “Such power plays could very well erode the bedrock of our nation’s legal framework…
For an illustrious span of five years, Thai Oil Public Company Limited has navigated the waves of sustainability with such finesse and dedication that it has, yet again, been crowned with the “Sustainability Disclosure Award 2023 – Award of Honor.” This enviable accolade was presented during a prestigious event by the Thaipat Institute, an event that serves as a beacon of excellence in corporate transparency. The sparkling ceremony took place within the cultural heartbeat of the city, none other than the Bangkok Art and Culture Center. Here, nestled in the grand Auditorium room on the esteemed 5th floor, individuals from various sectors gathered in anticipation, their eyes reflecting the importance of sustainability in today’s corporate narratives. Enter Miss Korapat Limpaphayom, the embodiment of Thai Oil’s commitment to sustainable endeavors, approaching the stage with a grace born of conviction. She holds the title of Vice President of Group Company Secretary and…