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Steel Trade Association Urges Government Protection for New Standards
The Standard Long Steel Trade Association urged the government to adopt the new TIS 24 standard for reinforcing steel, which requires production via BOF or EAF processes to improve quality and safety in line with international benchmarks.
CKPower Wins Two Awards for Sustainability Innovation
CKPower won two Thailand-Japan sustainability awards for innovations in water management at its Bangkok-iao power plant and waste reduction at its Xayaburi hydroelectric facility. The projects achieved significant environmental gains includ
Lawmakers Demand Thailand Scrap Flawed AI Passport Project
Opposition lawmakers are demanding Thailand cancel its 1.6-billion-baht TH-AI Passport project, citing security flaws, questionable cost-effectiveness, and concerns the AI model lacks capabilities of free tools like ChatGPT.
Oversight Office Alarmed as Road Project 50% Incomplete Before Deadline
A 2.9-million-baht road project in Udon Thani is less than 50% complete with just three days until its July 17 deadline, prompting the Provincial Oversight Office to threaten legal action against officials who falsify reports or waive contr
Investigation Into Local Exam Fraud Expands to 30 Points
A government investigation into local exam fraud has identified over 30 points of concern across recruitment, testing, and hiring procedures, with a committee aiming to submit findings this week and establish unified standards for all gover
Thailand And China Launch New 2+2 Security Dialogue
Thailand and China established a new 2+2 security dialogue between their foreign and defence ministers to boost cooperation against transnational crime, with tackling call centre scam networks emerging as a priority for Bangkok.
Thai Military Bank Reports 10.7B Baht Half-Year Profit
Thai Military Bank posted 10.7 billion baht in first-half 2024 profit with stable asset quality, completing an accelerated 21 billion baht share buyback program ahead of schedule.
Thailand Pushes Premium Goods Into China Market
Thailand is ramping up exports of premium products to China, including fruits, health foods, and geographical indication goods, following high-level diplomatic talks in Beijing aimed at boosting bilateral trade that exceeded $147 billion in
Fine Arts Office Seeks Removal of Unauthorized Statues at Ancient Temple
Thailand's Fine Arts Office is seeking removal of unauthorized statues and structures installed at Sarakampaeng Yai temple sanctuary in Nakhon Ratchasima, which it says were built without proper permission and compromise the ancient site's
Opposition Leader Attacks Government Over Senate Vote-Rigging Case
Opposition leader Nathpong Ruangpanyanuwit challenged the government's anti-corruption credibility, citing the Senate vote-rigging case as evidence that high-level officials receive preferential treatment. He warned of potential no-confiden
Chinese Media Praises Thai PM's Investor Outreach
Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Persvivatana revealed that China's leading media outlet, Global Times (环球时报), has published positive coverage of Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's...
China's Premier Hosts Thai PM, Anuthín Sings Popular Chinese Song
Thai PM Anuthín entertained Chinese Premier Li Qiang with a rendition of the popular song "Tian Mi Mi" during a bilateral lunch in Beijing, underscoring Thailand-China cultural ties.