iCon Group CEO tearfully vows to compensate investors

In tears and on television, embattled iCon Group CEO Waratphol Waratvorakul vowed today to compensate investors for the losses they sustained from his e-commerce business “until the end of my life.” Thai PM thanks Google for investing 36 billion baht in Thailand He said he feels sorry for the investors who suffered losses, while claiming, […]

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‘Isekai Fiction’: a Modern Twist on Thai Literature to Captivate a New Generation

Assistant Professor Hattakarn Areesilp from Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Arts is revolutionizing Thai literature education by making it more engaging, accessible, and relevant for modern readers. Her innovative teaching methods blend traditional Thai stories with alternate-world fiction and contemporary media. Her goal is to transform Thai literature classrooms into dynamic environments where students actively engage […]

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Flood-related bacterial infections on the rise

Thailand’s Disease Control Department is alerting the public to a rapid rise in cases of Leptospirosis and Melioidosis during the rainy season and floods. They are bacterial infections to which children are particularly prone and which require close monitoring. Floods hit 23 Thai provinces Dr. Weerawat Manosuthi stated that there were about 6,000 cases of […]

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Floods hit 23 Thai provinces

Severe flooding has impacted 23 provinces across Thailand, causing widespread disruption to communities, transportation, and agriculture. Heavy rainfall, exacerbated by the monsoon season and water releases from overburdened dams, has led to rising water levels in rivers, particularly the Chao Phraya. Central provinces, including Ayutthaya, Chai Nat, and Ang Thong, are among the hardest hit, […]

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