Tag: Bangkok
Reduced FIDF Fee: Thai Banks’ Payment Update
Thai banks have agreed to pay a reduced annual contribution of 0.23% of deposits to the Financial Institutions Development Fund (FIDF) for the next three years, according to Deputy Minister of Finance Paopoom Rojanasakul....
Criticism of Bangkok’s Free Public Transport Plan Sparks Debate
Debate Over Bangkok's Free Public Transport Initiatives Public transportation has become the focal point of a heated debate in Bangkok, as the government's decision to allocate 140 million baht to provide free rides sparks controversy....
Baht Reaches 3-Month Low, Boosting Exports
The baht has reached a three-month low against the dollar, but Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul believes this is beneficial for exports. He mentioned that the baht's depreciation is advantageous for trade and is...
Promoting AI Ethics in Thailand: Initiatives and Progress
Thailand is taking significant steps towards promoting AI ethics in the region by collaborating with the UN agency Unesco. The Thai government is working towards becoming a regional AI training center to assist developing...
Bangkok Sustainability Expo Commits to UN’s Decade of Action
Bangkok recently concluded its Sustainability Expo, which will continue until 2030, to promote awareness and sustainable living. The event, organized by Thai Beverage Plc and partners, aims to drive the achievement of the Sustainable...
Concrete Beam Falls on Rama IV Road: Incident Update and Safety Measures
Concrete Beam Incident on Rama IV Road: A Closer Look at the Unfortunate Accident A startling incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in Bangkok, near the Lumpini intersection on Rama IV Road, involving a concrete beam...
Delicious Thai Prawn Soup Recipe Delights Unesco Judges
Tom Yum Kung Prawn Soup Nominated for Unesco Heritage List In a flavorful turn of events, Thailand’s iconic dish, Tom Yum Kung prawn soup, is on the brink of being recognized as a tangible cultural...
Seizure of 94,000 Illegal Chinese Products in Bangkok
The Food and Drug Administration in Bangkok has made a significant move by seizing over 94,000 illegal Chinese products in the past three months. The crackdown involved raids on 47 Chinese supermarkets in the...
Thong Lor Police Atone for Drunken Behavior with Squats: A Public Apology
Thong Lor Police: A Public Apology Through Squats In a display of accountability and responsibility, Thong Lor police officers in Bangkok took a unique approach to atoning for the actions of a drunk colleague. The...
