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Thailand on the precipice of a major AI boom
Thailand on the precipice of a major AI boom
BANGKOK: The availability of small-language models (SLMs) and open-source AI models, as well as a greater number of skilled workers, are expected to make generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) more accessible to organisations.
B400 daily minimum wage in 3 Thai provinces, Samui
B400 daily minimum wage in 3 Thai provinces, Samui
BANGKOK: Thailand's tripartite wage committee unanimously resolved on Monday (Dec 23) to raise the daily minimum wage next year to B400 in Chachoengsao, Phuket and Rayong provinces as well as Koh Samui district of Surat Thani.
Chanathip confident of Thai title success
Chanathip confident of Thai title success
FOOTBALL: Veteran midfielder Chanathip Songkrasin has expressed his confidence that Thailand can defend their ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup title ahead of the semi-final clash with the Philippines.
Military downsizing gets nod
Military downsizing gets nod
BANGKOK: The Defence Council approved a white paper that outlines a plan to downsize the armed forces and reduce spending on weapons yesterday (Dec 23).
Government steps up national road safety blitz
Government steps up national road safety blitz
BANGKOK: The government kicked off a new road safety campaign aimed at improving the safety of New Year travel yesterday (Dec 22), as the Royal Thai Police (RTP) ramped up operations against drunk driving in particular.
Tourism trade needs additional attractions
Tourism trade needs additional attractions
BANGKOK: With Japan’s popularity surpassing Thailand due to its weak currency and readiness to accommodate independent tourists, tourism operators are urging the Thai government to focus on adding new attractions and drive supply quality to draw 40 million tourists.
ThaID to ease check-in for flights over busy Christmas period
ThaID to ease check-in for flights over busy Christmas period
BANGKOK: The government has said Thai nationals can use the ThaID app to present a valid digital identification card when checking in for flights to ease travel hassles during the busy Christmas and New Year season.
Thais to face Philippines in ASEAN Cup semis
Thais to face Philippines in ASEAN Cup semis
FOOTBALL: Thailand will face the Phillippines in the semi-finals of the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024 after the War Elephants topped the Group A standings following a rallying 3-2 victory over Cambodia at Rajamangala National Stadium on Friday night (Dec 20).
Park to reopen after fatal elephant attack
Park to reopen after fatal elephant attack
BANGKOK: Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei will reopen on Monday (Dec 23) after being closed since Dec 12 following the killing of a female tourist by a wild elephant.
Biker given death sentence for Pattaya murder
Biker given death sentence for Pattaya murder
BANGKOK: A member of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club has been sentenced to death and two others given life imprisonment for the gruesome murder of a German property broker whose dismembered body was found in a freezer in Pattaya last year.
Activist lawyer’s jail time reaches 18 years
Activist lawyer’s jail time reaches 18 years
BANGKOK: Human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa has been sentenced to another two years and eight months in prison for lese-majeste and sedition in connection with a speech he gave at a protest in 2020 demanding reform of the monarchy.
Court sides with driver in vehicle tax dispute
Court sides with driver in vehicle tax dispute
BANGKOK: A court has ruled in favour of a driver who challenged the refusal of the Department of Land Transport (DLT) to issue a vehicle tax sticker because he had not paid his traffic fines.
Holiday period to see 18,000-plus flights
Holiday period to see 18,000-plus flights
BANGKOK: Airports nationwide are expected to cater to more than 18,000 flights during the upcoming New Year holiday as the country’s aviation industry continues on a path to stronger growth next year, according to the Transport Ministry.
Babies born to Myanmar mums ‘not entitled to free treatment’
Babies born to Myanmar mums ‘not entitled to free treatment’
BANGKOK: Babies of Myanmar parentage born at a border hospital in Thailand are not entitled to receive free healthcare coverage like Thai nationals even though they are automatically issued with a 13-digit identification number, the National Health Security Office (NHSO) said on Wednesday (Dec 18).
Thaksin case gets dismissed
Thaksin case gets dismissed
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court yesterday (Dec 18) dismissed a petition alleging that state officials facilitated former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra serving his prison sentence in a hospital rather than a prison.
Illegal tour guide problem worsens
Illegal tour guide problem worsens
BANGKOK: The problem of illegal tour guides has worsened, attributed to longer visa-free stays and weak law enforcement, enabling foreigners to illegally operate both tour company and guide services in most major tourism cities, says the Professional Tourist Guides Association of Thailand.
War Elephants maul Lions
War Elephants maul Lions
FOOTBALL: Thailand have assured themselves of a place in the ASEAN championship semi-finals as Group A winners after beating Singapore 4-2 on Tuesday (Dec 17).
E-visas from all Thai embassies, consulates from Jan 1
E-visas from all Thai embassies, consulates from Jan 1
BANGKOK: Visitors heading to Thailand will be able to apply online for an e-visa at Thai embassies and consulates worldwide from Jan 1.
Dutch test awaits Thai spikers in pool stage
Dutch test awaits Thai spikers in pool stage
VOLLEYBALL: Hosts Thailand were drawn to face the Netherlands in the pool phase of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship 2025 at the official ceremony yesterday (Dec 17).
Old man struck, dragged 10km underneath car
Old man struck, dragged 10km underneath car
RATCHABURI: An 84-year-old man was killed when he was struck by a pickup truck that then dragged his body for about 10 kilometres along the road.