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In this final foreigner’s retrospective on Thailand in 2019, I offer an insider’s view of the state of electronic media in the country and, in particular, I attempt to explain the digital TV debacle and why some good may, or may not emerge from it. I will also look at “fake news”, how it is
MEXICO CITY (AP) — For centuries, Mexico City residents brought warm tortillas home in reusable cloths or woven straw baskets, and toted others foods in conical rolls of paper, “ayate” mesh or net bags, or even string bundles. People in Mexico’s massive capital city may have to return to those old ways starting Wednesday, when
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has promised to dedicate every hour of his time to the good of the country and the people. In his New Year’s pledge, which was posted on his Facebook page in the form of a 15-second video clip, the Prime Minister said “I am determined to solve all problems and initiate
New Year’s Eve prayer services at Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, Lamphun province
Tuesday, June 30, 2020: Newly-elected Palang Pracharath leader Prawit Wongsuwan is sounding very vague to say the least on government spokeswoman Naruemon Pinyosinwat’s future role, saying she will oversee “writing of economic policies” but will not be leading implementation. Naruemon, a Palang Pracharath member, has been subjected to intense political speculation over the past few
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia said on Wednesday it rejected China’s claims over a disputed part of the South China Sea as “having no legal basis”, after two days earlier protesting to Beijing over the presence of a Chinese coastguard vessel in its territorial waters. The boat trespassed into Indonesia’s exclusive economic zone off the coast
MELBOURNE/SYDNEY (Reuters) – Thousands swarmed to beaches on Australia’s east coast on Tuesday to escape fierce wildfires bearing down on several seaside towns, as the government readied naval vessels and military helicopters to aid firefighting and evacuations. Government officials called for Australian military support and assistance from U.S. and Canadian fire crews as authorities confirmed
Let’s see how people in other countries around the world celebrate the arrival of a new decade in 2020. Happy New Year and decade from Thai PBS World .
New Year prayers are a tradition. Thai Buddhists gather at temples to pray and meditate together and, on New Year’s Eve, to listen to monks giving sermons about living a good life. This year, the prayers were held at 58 temples in Bangkok and its suburbs. Thai PBS World spoke to the younger generation what
His Majesty the King has delivered a message for Thailand’s National Children’s Day, on January 11th, to be published in the National Children’s Day Book, according to Education Permanent Secretary Mr. Prasert Boonruang. His Majesty’s message, which was delivered on December 18th, reads: “Knowledge and morals are the important foundation of virtue and prosperity. Every
The death toll in road accidents over the past five days has increased to 256 in 2,529 accidents, with 12 deaths in Bangkok, the most in any province, according to the Directorate Centre to Prevent and Reduce Road Accidents during the New Year festival. 42 people died on New Year’s Eve and 567 others were
His Majesty the King has expressed his wishes for the Thai people to enjoy physical and mental health, to have clear wisdom and awareness of good behaviour and to have the determination to work for the benefit of the country and the public. In his New Year’s message, the King also said that to err
At 8 pm. on New Year’s Eve, His Majesty the King appeared on national television to express his best wishes for the Thai people
The Bank of Thailand has played down the steady appreciation of the Thai baht currency, which strengthened to under ฿30 against the US greenback on Monday. Mr. Methi Supapong, the central bank’s deputy governor for monetary stability, said today that the baht, which closed at 29.88 against the US dollar on Monday, was due to
House Speaker Chuan Leekpai has vowed to make the Thai Parliament an institution recognized by the Thai people and by the international community as the model of an organization which respects the laws and on which the people can rely. On New Year’s Eve, Mr. Chuan, who is also parliament president, said that, throughout 2019
