Bangkok Prepared for Floods, Water Levels Expected to Stay Below Major Floods in 2011
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On September 25th, 2024, Deputy Interior Minister Theerarat Samrejvanich addressed the current flood situation, expressing confidence that Bangkok is well-prepared to handle any incoming water, reassuring that the water levels are not expected...
Major Cineplex to Open Six New Kids Cinema Theaters Nationwide in Thailand by Year-End
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On August 29th, 2024, Major Cineplex Group announced plans to open six new Kids Cinema theaters across various provinces in the second half of 2024.
The new branches will be located at Major...
Thai Government to Limit Digital Device Use in Schools
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The Ministry of Education has announced plans to restrict the use of digital devices in schools due to concerns about their negative impact on young students' development. Caretaker Education Minister Pol Gen Permpoon...
Pattaya Business Association Attends Launch of Wei Tai Guo App for Chinese Tourists
Pattaya, August 16th, 2024 – The Pattaya Business and Tourism Association, chaired by Mr. Boon-anan Pattanasin, held a meeting at the Sabai Sabana Hotel, Pattaya Soi 2, to launch the "Wei Tai Guo" application...
Pattaya City and Pathum Thani University Launch Electric Vehicle Initiative
Pattaya City– Pattaya City, in collaboration with seven prototype municipalities and Pathum Thani University, has launched a groundbreaking project to test electric vehicles (EVs) for government services. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed...
Thai Commerce Minister Warns of New Inexpensive Chinese E-commerce Site Impact on Small Thai...
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On August 13th, 2024, Thai Minister of Commerce Phumtham Wechayachai posted on social media addressing concerns over the potential impact of the Chinese e-commerce giant TEMU on Thailand’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Phumtham...
Extension of the U.S. – Thailand Science and Technology Agreement
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On August 5, 2024, the United States and the Kingdom of Thailand Science and Technology Agreement was extended for ten years. Since the Agreement was first signed in 2013, and extended in 2018,...
Thai PM Commends CIBs Integrity and Updates on Digital Wallet Success During Inspection
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At 10:48 AM on August 2nd, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin visited the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB). During his visit, he toured the Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) and received a briefing on its...
Over 147,000 Rai Flooded in Northeast and Eastern Thailand, GISTDA Reports
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At 6:01 AM on August 1st, 2024, the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) monitored flood conditions in Thailand using Sentinel-1 satellite imagery.
The satellite data revealed flood-affected areas in parts of...
Fully Electric Mobile Foreign Currency Exchange Service Unveiled in Pattaya
Pattaya —
Kasikornbank (KBANK) has collaborated with Pattaya City to introduce the FX EV Car, an electric vehicle designed for mobile foreign currency exchange services, to enhance convenience for both Thai and international customers.
Pattaya Mayor...
