Bangkok Post

Fingers off whale sharks, biologist says

The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) needs to draw up and implement rules to prevent people from disturbing whale sharks sighted in the sea of Chumphon, a marine biologist says. Keep reading ...

Bangkok Post Reporter

Data crisis triggers IT security fears

Goosebumps are rising among social media fans amid a firestorm over Facebook’s massive personal data harvesting. Coincidentally, a similar scandal has erupted in Thailand, where one of the country’s largest telecom operators faces censure as a result of IT security negligence. Keep reading ...

Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk And Komsan Tortermvasana

Durian finds ready buyers on Alibaba

Alibaba Group’s partnership with the Thai government aims to continue to drive overseas growth for Thailand’s farmers. Alibaba’s Thai durian promotion on its Tmall platform resulted in more than 130,000 Thai durians pre-sold to Chinese consumers, including more than 80,000 Monthong durians in the sale’s ...

Bangkok Post Reporter

BoT tells e-money services to register

The Bank of Thailand has required all e-money, credit, debit and ATM card, and fund transfer service providers to either register with or seek approval from the central bank by Aug 14 to prevent their business from being shut down.Keep reading ...

Somruedi Banchongduang

20-year strategy plan under scrutiny

For the first time in its history, Thailand is coming out with a national strategy that directs the country’s economic and social development over the next 20 years. Last June, the National Legislative Assembly passed a national strategy bill which mandates that all government agencies ...

Kavi Chongkittavorn

New centre to advise on homes for elderly

The newly-founded Universal Design Centre has been asked to advise on design for accommodation and infrastructure for the elderly to reduce the risk of physical accidents. Keep reading ...

Penchan Charoensuthipan

Floods of foreign boats bedevil reform

Deputy Prime Minister Chatchai Sarikulya will meet officials after the Songkran holidays to address a fresh dispute over allegedly illegal fishing caused by trawlers whose ownership is unclear. Keep reading ...

Bangkok Post Reporter

Conservation a victim of its own success

According to the National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department (DNP), there are between 3,500 and 4,000 wild elephants roaming the forests of Thailand and the number is expected to increase due to conservation efforts.Keep reading ...

Dumrongkiat Mala

Port bidding set for October

Auctioning for the third expansion phase of Laem Chabang port in Chon Buri is set to take place in October, Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) acting director-general Songtham Chantaprasit says. Terms of reference (ToR) for the estimated 141-billion-baht megaproject are awaiting finalisation by the PAT, ...

Thodsapol Hongtong

PCD claims success in restricting haze in northern provinces

Air pollution has improved on previous years in nine northern provinces thanks to authorities strictly controlling slash-and-burn farming practices, according to the Pollution Control Department (PCD). Sunee Piyapanpong, head of the Department of Pollution Control, Friday claimed success in reducing pollution, saying strict measures had ...

Apinya Wipatayotin and Prasit Tangprasert

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