Thailand’s Ministry of Education is embarking on a transformative journey, planning to equip 600,000 students and teachers with tablets and laptops. This bold initiative is set to reshape the learning process, ushering in a new era of digital education. Starting next year, Thailand’s Ministry of Education plans to spend 15 billion baht on electronic devices,…
Three public hearings will decide the fate of an ambitious bridge project connecting Samui Island to mainland Thailand. According to the Bangkok Post, Thailand has resumed public hearings on an ambitious bridge project that would connect the famous tourist island of Koh Samui to the Thai mainland. The first round of hearings identified possible entry…
Hundreds of factories in Thailand are being forced to close, a devastating blow that is leaving thousands of hardworking individuals without jobs. The government is now under immense pressure to take immediate action to prevent further economic and social upheaval. The Nation reported, citing a statement from the Federation of Thai Industries, that Thailand is…
On May 11th, 2024, Mr While in Kanchanaburi, the Thai Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, spoke out against the rumours that the proposed change to marijuana as an illegal drug could result in internal discord between the government parties. Thai national media reported that Srettha claimed he hadn’t communicated with Mr Anutin Charnvirakul, the Interior Minister,…
Minnesota police have uncovered an illegal gambling business imitating the popular Thai lottery and arrested the vendors. Police in St Paul, Minnesota, have uncovered an illegal gambling business imitating the popular Thai lottery. According to Yahoo News, two residents of the city have been charged with running illegal gambling operations. King Tao, 57, and Chua…
Herbal inhaler sales skyrocketed after appearing in Netflix series and with Lisa from Blackpink Thai herbal inhaler Yadom Hong Thai conquers the world The traditional Thai herbal inhaler Yadom Hong Thai is gaining popularity not only in Thailand but also abroad. This small but effective product has become a symbol of Thai soft power, attracting…
Thailand intends to enhance the country’s role in the international arena and expand the kingdom’s ability to participate in creating a new world order. The Bangkok Post newspaper reported, citing government spokesman Chai Vacharonke, that the Cabinet has approved a draft of an official letter stating Thailand’s intention to become a member of the BRICS…
Sea surface temperatures in Thailand have reached record highs this month, causing disease and death of aquatic life. Aquatic life, from coral reefs to fish on Thailand’s east coast, is suffering as sea surface temperatures hit record highs this month amid a regional heatwave, worrying scientists and local people, Reuters reports. Scientists said the once…
Residents of Thailand’s resort island of Phiphi have suffered from freshwater shortages for more than two months due to drought, which has damaged tourism massively. The resort island of Phiphi in Thailand’s Krabi province is again facing freshwater shortages despite similar incidents occurring over the past few years during the high tourist season. Residents of…
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is launching electric water taxis along canals and its own app for hailing motorbike taxis anywhere in the capital city. Bangkok’s Krung Thep Thanakom (KT), the commercial arm of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, has announced the imminent launch of an on-demand electric water taxi service developed by the administration. The on-demand…