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Thai Help Thai Plus: Elderly Frustrated by Difficult Facial Recognition System, Worse for Those with New Phone Numbers
Elderly Thais enrolling in Thai Help Thai Plus struggle with facial recognition verification, with complications worsening for those who recently changed phone numbers, forcing many to visit banks in person.
Editorial: Garbage Content
An explicit viral livestream highlights society's struggle with "garbage content"—material designed purely for views and shares without regard for harm, particularly to children and youth who may imitate such behavior.
Exclusive Spoilers for THE TITANS CONCERT - See It Here First!
Four Thai artists—BAMBAM, JEFF SATUR, PP KRIT, and TIMETHAI—will perform together for the first time at THE TITANS CONCERT, featuring surprise collaborations and exclusive aerial stunts. The show takes place June 20-21, 2025, at Bangkok's S
Creative Parenting: Chinese Mother Has Son Pedal a Sewing Machine While Doing Homework to Boost Focus and Reduce Fidgeting
A Chinese mother's unconventional solution—having her restless son pedal an antique sewing machine while doing homework—has gone viral after dramatically improving his concentration and ability to work for over an hour without distraction.
Insurance Commission Opens ALIP 2026 Forum to Develop ASEAN Life Insurance Leaders and Address Aging Societies
Thailand's Insurance Commission launched the ASEAN Life Insurance Leadership Program 2026 to help regional insurers address aging societies and develop sustainable financial security systems. The five-day forum in Bangkok brings together re
ASAP Showcases Subsidiary Capabilities with Aggressive Strategy to Integrate Car Rental, EV, Energy, Insurance and Technology into Comprehensive Mobility Ecosystem
ASAP is transforming from a traditional car rental company into a comprehensive mobility ecosystem by integrating car rental, electric vehicles, energy, insurance and technology services across its subsidiary network.
"Net Metering" and "Net Billing": Clean Energy Options and the Equity Question
Thailand is weighing two solar billing systems—Net Metering, which credits excess solar power at retail rates, versus Net Billing, which pays lower government rates reflecting full grid costs. Experts say Net Billing offers fairer pricing f
Prime Minister Builds Confidence with French Investors, Highlights ASEAN Gateway Potential, Attracts AI Investment
Thailand's Prime Minister pitched the country as Southeast Asia's gateway to leading French investors in Paris, highlighting opportunities in AI, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing with over 38 companies in attendance.
Brokerage Targets 4 Stocks to Benefit from Thai Help Thai Plus Program
Globlex Securities identifies four stocks poised to benefit from Thailand's Help Thai Plus stimulus program and MSCI index rebalancing, as strong foreign investment and exports support the market's sideways trading range this week.
NESDC Reports Unemployment Nearly Hits 400,000 in Q1, Up 9.9% as Workers Face Overtime Cuts
Thailand's unemployment climbed to nearly 390,000 people in Q1 2025, a 9.9% jump from the previous quarter, as workers face reduced hours and income amid geopolitical tensions and industry shifts.
Deloitte Launches Executive Development Programme for Women to Navigate AI-Era Business Challenges
Deloitte launched a Board-Ready Women Programme in Thailand to help female executives prepare for corporate board roles amid AI and digital transformation challenges. The initiative addresses Thailand's low women board representation at jus
Trai Samuthorn Fires Back at Leena Chang, Says He Doesn't Listen to Her Interview Because She Seems Mentally Unstable, Only Trusts People with Morality
Thai actor Trai Samuthorn dismissed criticism from Leena Chang, saying he doesn't listen to her interviews because she appears mentally unstable and he only trusts people with strong moral principles.