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Affordable 20-Baht Transit Fare Extended Until 2025

The government has decided to extend the 20-baht flat fare for the Red and Purple electric train lines for another year. The budget of 400 million baht has been approved to support this extension....
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Investigation into Rama IV Falling Beam: Causes, Impact, and Solutions

Crisis on Rama IV Road: The Falling Beam In a shocking turn of events on Saturday, a concrete beam plummeted from a crane at the Srifuengfung Building on Rama IV Road, causing damage to three...
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Rama II Roadworks Put on Hold by Ministry

Transport Ministry Halts Rama II Roadworks to Ease Holiday Travel In a move aimed at benefiting holiday travellers, the Transport Ministry has ordered the suspension of all construction projects along Rama II Road from December...
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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....
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...