Bangkok Post
Uttama prioritises e-payment growth
Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana is focused on expanding the national e-payment system, lifting the competitive edge of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and strengthening the grassroots economy in 2020.Expanding the national e-payment system is meant to make life more convenient for people and sharpen small ...
Wichit Chantanusornsiri
CAT seeks to capitalise on online education
CAT Telecom has entered the online interactive learning platform business to capitalise on the burgeoning trend of e-learning and open the door for those in remote areas to access alternative education.The platform, called Aculearn Online by CAT, was launched on Dec 25 in collaboration with ...
Komsan Tortermvasana
Mekong sandbanks obstruct cross-border boat services
The lowest level of water in the Mekong river in several decades has caused sandbanks to emerge, obstructing boat services across the border between Thailand and Laos, according to a local report.The low level of water has been caused by many factors including drought and ...
Pattanapong Sripiachai
Egat, PTT to step up investment plans
Two state enterprises — the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) and PTT — are being told to accelerate their investment plans both domestically and abroad to take advantage of the strong baht, says Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong.“Roughly 36 billion baht from Egat and 100 ...
Yuthana Praiwan
Salty tap water won't hurt: MWA
The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority allayed fears of salty tap water in Bangkok and its vicinity by insisting that a small amount of salt will do no harm, though health experts urged people with kidney disorders to be cautious.“Salty tap water may add more sodium to ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Thais sought for jobs abroad
The Labour Ministry has set a target to formally send 100,000 Thai labourers abroad this year to prevent them from travelling overseas to seek employment illegally, said Labour Minister MR Chatu Mongol Sonakul.The minister said the ministry will recruit an initial batch of 70 workers, ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Fate of govt hangs on economy
A razor-thin majority in the House will no longer be a concern for the government this year, though challenges including persistent economic problems will put its abilities to the test, academics said.The coalition government led by the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has secured two more ...
52 factories expected to join eco-friendly efforts
The Industrial Works Department is teaming up with 52 factories in central and southern regions to promote eco-friendly concepts that reduce CO2 emissions and save on energy consumption in the country’s industrial sector.The department under the Industry Ministry is promoting the bio-circular green scheme, expecting ...
Lamonphet Apisitniran
New health regulations for tattooists
Tattooists are required to get an annual health clearance and to know about proper use and disposal of their tools and waste under a new regulation announced by the Public Health Ministry.The announcement was published in the Royal Gazette on Thursday, and was signed by ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Mukdahan aims to bridge Isan, region
The northeastern province Mukdahan is revamping its tourism strategy to serve as a bridge connecting many provinces of the Isan region and nearby countries to create a greater flow of tourists.Yaowalak Tangprakit, president of Mukdahan Tourism Industrial Association, said the province is not only a ...
Dusida Worrachaddejchai