A meteorological report issued recently highlights that a monsoon trough is predicted to traverse across the northern, upper central, and northeastern regions of Thailand for the ensuing 24-hour period. Compounding the weather conditions further, a low-pressure system is also covering large portions of the country’s western parts. Coinciding with these weather systems, the southwestern monsoon retains its stronghold over the vast expanses of the Andaman Sea, the southern region, and the Gulf of Thailand. This climatological pattern puts into effect a sequence of events likely to result in bouts of substantial rain lashing different parts of Thailand. Parts of the northern and northeastern areas should brace themselves in particular for the ensuing deluge, since weather models point towards uncharacteristically heavy rainfall in these regions. People living in these regions are strongly encouraged to exercise heightened precautionary measures, bearing in mind the potential risks arising from torrential and cumulative downpours of…
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The proposal focuses on a significant minimization of the current expenditures of the organization, especially on aspects such as maintenance and fuel for the 2,885 buses under its management. There’s a clear intent to cut financial losses by approximately 60%, reducing the current 12.5 billion Baht per annum expenditure, a significant factor contributing to the financial drain of the authority. With revenues last year totalling around 7.8 billion Baht, the initiative seems prudent as it targets to remove the existent 4.7 billion Baht deficit. Manaporn paints a bright future with electric buses, with their lower maintenance and operational costs compared to vehicles powered by internal combustion engines. Notably, the move is also environmentally minded, with an eye on helping the city battle against the ongoing PM2.5 air pollution issue. PM2.5 entails dust particles of a minimal 2.5 micrometres diameter or smaller, which can be easily inhaled, and prolonged exposure has…
In the northeastern province, specific districts have been considerably affected. Notably, Ban Khwao, Chatturat, Muang, Noen Sa-nga, and Khon Sawan have borne the brunt of this situation. The local individuals have been counselled to keep a watchful eye on the water levels, and proactively relocate their precious belongings and livestock to higher grounds, as recommended by the office. This advice comes on the heels of the provincial office’s mandate to have local administrative bodies primed and ready. They are required to have essential supplies on hand — water pumps, vehicles, necessary tools, and an efficient human force actively available round-the-clock from Saturday, in preparation for potential public evacuations and flood relief operations. Chaiyaphum, a region dotted with agricultural and residential premises, has been under a deluge since the start of the week. Intense bouts of rain have resulted in water runoffs flowing from the Phang Hoei and Phu Lan Kha…
In the austere occasion of the “Thailand Climate Action Conference: Business Solutions for Carbon Neutrality”, two significant representatives from corporate giants Siam Cement Group (SCG) and PTT unveiled their progressive measures to attain a milestone of carbon neutrality by 2030, and then aim for the zenith of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Exemplifying the forte of Thailand’s energy industry, the CEO of PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP), Mr. Montri Rawanchaikul, passionately detailed about their anchoring technique towards attaining this ambitious goal – Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). This evolved technology, he claimed, was a prosperous contribution by developed nations aiming to trim global carbon emissions. He elucidated CCS as a highly-goaled process that efficiently channels relatively pure carbon dioxide emission from industrial titans to facilities meant for their long-term storage. He emphasized that over 300 noteworthy CCS initiatives are actively operational worldwide. Montri confidently endorsed CCS technology calling it the…
Business ecosystems are witnessing a substantial paradigm shift as artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a principal player. AI technology, renowned for enhancing creativity and boosting productivity, has now been adopted by millions who are witnessing its far-reaching benefits. A prominent example in this domain is the visual communication tool Canva. Employed extensively in Thailand, Canva has made use of Google Cloud’s AI capabilities for translating written content into myriad languages, thereby reaching out to non-English speaking users. Canva is also integrating and testing Google’s groundbreaking PaLM (Pathways Language Model) technology in an attempt to convert brief video clips into longer, more engaging narratives. This revolutionary approach has breathed new life into the design sphere, offering a panorama of resources for creating appealing, eye-catching content. AI technology has specifically sparked excitement among marketers and business strategists. According to a study titled ‘The State of AI’ by global management consulting firm McKinsey,…
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), a prominent division of the European Union, recently delivered a chilling report detailing an unprecedented rise in global temperatures. This bleak announcement follows the peak heat levels recorded in history during the summer months of July and August. Alarmingly, September saw the thermostat rising even higher to never-before-seen levels. The average global temperature in September exceeded the typical measurements for the same month between 1991 and 2020 by a glaring 0.93 degrees Celsius. This worrying surge bears testimony to the most grueling heatwave the Earth has been subjected to in the last eight and a half decades. From disastrous flooding to rampant wildfires and suffocating heatwaves, the adverse effects of global warming are making themselves known in the most catastrophic ways. They have laid waste to ecosystems and human dwellings all over the globe. It puts forth a hard-pressed question – what exactly took…
The past year has witnessed an alarming rise in road accidents in Thailand. A staggering 81 delivery riders were involved in these incidents, resulting in 28 unfortunate fatalities and 36 serious casualties. The main culprits responsible for these accidents were apparent law violations such as exceeding speed limits, lane encroachments, the distraction of mobile phones while driving, and pressure to deliver on strict timelines. Kongkarn Takhiranrit, the interim chief of the Social Risk Control Office at the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), shed light on these chilling statistics. According to her, a substantial number of the reported road fatalities involved delivery riders and motorcycle taxis. She highlighted that in Bangkok alone, there are over 5,556 motorcycle taxi service stations, which employ a whopping total of 84,547 registered riders. Kongkarn pointed out a worrisome loophole — a significant deficiency in traffic risk assessment skills among both delivery riders and motorcycle taxi…
Amid a storm of criticism from specialists, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin defiantly confirmed on Friday that the Thai government is pushing ahead with its ambitious plan to grant every Thai citizen above 16 years old a digital wallet worth 10,000 baht. This bold move comes as a response to Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput’s criticism of the economic stimulus strategy. The unwavering prime minister reinforced that his ruling Pheu Thai Party was receptive to all advice and suggestions regarding the digital wallet initiative. He underscored the government’s dedication to seeing through the deployment of the digital wallet program to an estimated 56 million recipients, with the anticipated roll-out date earmarked for February 1st. Nevertheless, there remains a mystery surrounding the source of the proposed astronomical budget amounting to 560 billion baht (US$ 15,159,720,800). Concerning voices have not been limited to BoT Governor’s office. Veerathai Santiprabhob, the former BoT…
Admiral Adung Pan-iam, the commander of the Thai navy, recently gave the nod to move forward on an awe-inspiring project: the construction of a regal barge for King Rama X. The admiral was candid in affirming the responsibility the navy shoulders, a duty to safeguard the monarchy fervently. The stirring announcement was made during the annual policy meeting for the fiscal year 2024, a convocation that took place in the digital landscape owing to the current global situation. This online gathering hosted an illustrious assembly of high-ranking navy officers and commanders, joining from every part of the country. The creation of this royal barge is not just a grand gesture but each deck plank and ornate carving will be a symbol of respect and deep loyalty to the reigning monarch. As the admiral elucidated, this magnificent craft will honor the regality of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, a…
The exemplar of sustainability celebrations – The Sustainability Expo 2023 (SX2023) – is once again making waves, this time with a captivating ‘Blind Experience’. Nestled in the heart of the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), this one-of-a-kind event is designed to foster empathy and understanding for the visually impaired community by providing participants with an opportunity to step into their shoes. Every year, the spotlight of SX2023 keenly shines on key issues confronted by marginalized communities, while also consistently holding the title of the Asean region’s largest annual festivity devoted to sustainability. This year, they’ve put a real twist on things, proving that sight is not the only sense capable of painting vivid pictures of the world around us. The ‘Blind Experience’ offers a multitude of ‘blind’ activities that take participants on a unique sensory journey. These activities begin with the “Nice to see you” workshop. Burdened with blindfolds,…