Sweeping Vietnam internet law comes into force
[Bangkok Post] - 12/25/2024
Vietnam began enforcing new internet rules on Wednesday, requiring Facebook and TikTok to verify user identities and hand over data to authorities, in what critics say is the latest attack on freedom of expression.
In Thai newspapers
Pattaya prepares to host the 59th Lions Club International Convention
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampichet chaired a meeting to discuss the preparations for hosting the 59th (…)
[Pattaya Mail] - 25/12/2024
Tourists to fuel sales boom in restaurants
The Thai restaurant industry will enjoy a surge in sales during this New Year festive season, thanks to increased (…)
[Bangkok Post] - 24/12/2024
FTI optimistic auto output will achieve new lower target
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) remains hopeful that car manufacturing output will reach the new lower (…)
[Bangkok Post] - 24/12/2024
TGIA sees stronger growth next year
The insurance industry is projected to grow by 1.5-2.5% next year to achieve total premiums of around 291-294 (…)
[Bangkok Post] - 25/12/2024
SCB X-Home Credit Vietnam deal set to close in H1
SCB X, the financial technology conglomerate and holding company of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), announced on Feb 28, (…)
[Bangkok Post] - 25/12/2024
Pattaya ensures fair prices for the New Year at shopping malls and markets
PATTAYA, Thailand – Deputy Mayor Wutthisak Rermkijakarn conducted an inspection of New Year gift basket prices, (…)
[Pattaya Mail] - 25/12/2024
Pattaya Mayor celebrates New Year with senior citizens, promotes health and wellness
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngamphichet presided over a New Year’s celebration for senior citizens during the (…)
[Pattaya Mail] - 25/12/2024
Indonesia considers parole for ex-terror bosses
JAKARTA - Indonesia is considering parole for two former leaders of the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) militant network and (…)
[Bangkok Post] - 24/12/2024
Chinese fraudsters take cue from Squid Game
BEIJING - In China’s take on Squid Game, fraudsters are preying on the financially distressed in a (…)
[Bangkok Post] - 25/12/2024
Drunk driver kills police officer outside school
NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand – A drunk driver crashed his Honda CRV into a crowd outside a primary school in (…)
[Pattaya Mail] - 24/12/2024
SIM card bulk buying rules to curb scams
Authorities are looking to regulate bulk SIM card purchases in a bid to prevent call centre scams targeting Thais, (…)
[Bangkok Post] - 25/12/2024
