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AI technology, big data and 5G are playing bigger roles in the nationwide novel coronavirus control to help identify cases and also develop vaccines and treatment. The examples of how high-tech is changing the development of the battle with the virus are fascinating.Keep reading ...

An economist on Saturday warned that dissolving the Future Forward Party could aggravate political conflicts and take a toll on the economy.Anusorn Tamajai, the director of the Economic and Business Research Centre for Reform at Rangsit University’s Institute of Economics, on Saturday (February 22) commented ...

In March 2019, the Thai government introduced the new Land and Building Tax Act B.E. 2562, which has been in effect since January 1, 2020.The Act obligates individuals, corporate entities, or any beneficiaries of land or buildings, to pay land and building tax. The new ...

The Public Health Ministry is expanding its search for people possibly infected with the coronavirus, resulting in a growing number of patients under investigation (PuI), while the number of local Covid-19 cases remains unchanged at 35.Surveillance is being “proactively” expanded to people developing pneumonia with ...

Line Thailand shared insights into user behaviour at an event in Bangkok called “Line Nexplosion” on Wednesday (February 19), aiming “to help build a new era of business”.Its figures from 2019 indicated that 59 per cent of users were women and 41 per cent were ...

An influx of seawater causing salty tap water in and around Bangkok homes has prompted authorities to seek a  sustainable solution.Keep watching ...

The government is making preparations “just in case” the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) epidemic enters the third, worst-case stage in Thailand, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Thursday. He was speaking after discussions with senior officials at Government House.Keep reading ...

The Finance Ministry is set to roll out a fresh stimulus package this quarter large enough to jump-start economic growth momentum, says Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana.The prospective measures will help bolster consumer confidence, the tourism sector and business operators, he said.Keep reading ...

The Industry Ministry has set a target to increase industrial productivity by 2.2% by 2022 and raise Thailand’s competitiveness by enhancing labour skills and leveraging technology and innovation.Kobchai Sungsitthisawad, the industry permanent secretary, said Thailand should increase productivity by using existing resources.Keep reading ...

The Constitutional Court has ruled a section of the Criminal Code unconstitutional, effectively decriminalising abortion in Thailand. The ruling takes effect 360 days after the ruling date on Wednesday, or on Feb 13 next year. The court also ordered the section and a related one be ...