China is upping its defence spending but talking peace on Taiwan. The messaging may look somewhat confusing, but it makes perfect sense to Beijing, says Christian Le Miere.Continue Reading
For companies that do not verify, the new requirement could lengthen the process of applying for an Employment Pass by more than 18 days, an HR expert says.Continue Reading
Tom Wheeler, who was appointed by then US President Barack Obama to the top job at the FCC, says change is needed after the ‘Internet barons’ have ‘failed spectacularly’ to keep cyberspace safe.Continue Reading
Construction of the country’s widest river bridge, over the Chao Phraya in Bangkok, is expected to be completed next year.Continue Reading
It is not against the law if Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha dissolves the House of Representatives shortly before March 23, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam insisted on Wednesday.Continue Reading
The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has extended its support to the 1323 mental health hotline.Continue Reading
The Pheu Thai Party yesterday said it would welcome back with open arms the Sam Mitr faction if it defects from the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) ahead of the general election.Continue Reading
Fifteen provinces, mostly in the North, have recorded high levels of hazardous ultra-fine PM2.5 dust particles in the air for three consecutive days, while the number of people suffering from health conditions linked to pollution has surged, the Ministry of Public Health said yesterday.Continue Reading
Thailand and Japan are preparing to begin the first-phase construction of a high-speed rail project linking Bangkok with the northern province of Chiang Mai.Continue Reading
The Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) is in talks with various agencies on how to deal with a recent trend among Chinese students of wearing Thai student uniforms.Continue Reading