Foreign journalists in Thailand are expressing concern about what they are calling restrictions on press freedom. Speaking at a recent Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand forum, speakers said that the current laws are “proving to be an obstacle to reporting of the anti-government protests”, despite government assurances there have been no curbs on freedom of expression.
The “Journalism Without Fear or Favour” forum was held to discuss regional press freedoms. The event was sponsored by the Netherlands Embassy in Bangkok to commemorate the World Press Freedom Conference 2020 on December 9 and 10 in The Hague. The event also coincided with International Human Rights Day on December 10.
Matthew Tostevin, the Southeast Asia editor for Reuters, spoke of the legal challenges which foreign media face when reporting news in the region, particularly referencing Thailand’s lese…
English Language Proficiency: the “must have” passport for career success
Why is knowledge of English so important?
Having a sound grasp of the English language has multiple advantages in today’s world. The opportunity of securing a well-paid position with a multinational company is far more likely if one is fluent in English. Having strong English skills will present opportunities, both professionally and personally.
It is not just in the workplace that English is important, socialising also warrants a good command of the English language. Continuing education and increasing skill development will require the learner to have a strong command of the English language.
How widespread is English in the world?
English is used as the preferred language of communication,…
ADVANC target BB market shares growth no less than 20% next year from current 1.35m AIS Fiber subscribers, keen on improving customers experience to mitigate price war.
ALT: branch out from turnkey 5G network installation to infra & state enterprise, expects to awards railway network projects from State Railway early next year.
BR: local fund, BBLAM, cuts holding by 0.1095% to 9.9926% of total outstanding December 8, SEC filing.
Comment: But what if 1) The europe business picks up 2) MK Suki duck sales pick up and 3) duck prices go high into the Lunar New Year?
BTS begins free service of Gold line extension connecting Green line from Thonburi to Icon Siam & Khlongsan station (Taksin hospital & Ladya road) from today, expects rider ship jump with green line connection.
Comment: Ka-ching, license to print $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Thailand’s successful Scoozi Italian Restaurant Ltd has been acquired by Thailand based Destination Eats (DE), a part of Destination Group (DG). This also signals the Destination Group’s desire to further expand its food and beverage offering by Destination Eats into the popular Italian-Pizza category that has seen exceptional growth in Thailand during the past 25 years.
Scoozi opened its first location in Bangkok in 1997 before expanding progressively to 24 branches across Bangkok by 2018. Scoozi restaurants specialise in Neapolitan-style wood fired pizza and pasta for both the dine-in and delivery markets and have gained a significant brand awareness for craft-style pizzas in the local market.
“We are delighted to expand our range of food and beverage brands in the Thai market, especially so with such a well-established brand as…
An exterior view of the building of US Department of the Treasury is seen in Washington, DC on March 27, 2020. (AFP file photo)
WASHINGTON: Thailand is among several countries the US Treasury could label currency manipulators before President Donald Trump leaves office, analysts say, as the coronavirus pandemic skews trade flows and widens US deficits with trading partners.
Currency experts say Vietnam, Taiwan and Switzerland also risk being found in violation of the three US criteria for currency manipulation in the Treasury Department’s long-delayed report on the foreign exchange practices of major trading partners. They expect the report within days.
While President-elect Joe Biden is expected to be less confrontational with US allies on matters of trade, a new White House could find it politically…
The digital giants stand accused of not paying enough taxes, unfair competition, stealing media content and spreading fake news.
PARIS: Accelerating the transition to an ever more digital life, the coronavirus pandemic has tightened tech giants’ grip on billions of customers’ lives.
Governments and users are belatedly coming to terms with the power held by the likes of Apple and Amazon, particularly in focus this year thanks to their role in everything from setting up video meetings to doing our shopping for us.
Most of the planet has spent at least part of 2020 in lockdown, and as Western consumers clicked through Google and Facebook, hundreds of millions of Chinese users turned to Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent or Xiaomi.
These “superstars” of online capitalism “have given the impression, in this world where…
A worker puts a mask on the statue of a guardian demon in the passenger terminal at Suvarnabhumi airport on Monday, part of the campaign to get people to wear masks to contain the spread of Covid-19. (Photo: Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)
Fifteen new cases of novel coronavirus infection were reported on Wednesday, quarantined arrivals from 10 countries, raising the total to 4,261.
Three were from Myanmar, two each from India, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, and one each from Bahrain, Brazil, France, Hong Kong, Hungary and the United States.
Dr Thaweesilp Visanuyothin, spokesman of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, said the UAE cases were a Thai flight attendant, 29, and a British man, 43, an information technology consultant.
Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintains strong measures for COVID-19, new year can be organized, but must comply with the rules
Today (16 December 2020) Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul Deputy Prime Minister And the Minister of Public Health (Ministry of Public Health) gave an interview at the Government Pharmaceutical Organization (Or Phor.) Khlong 10, Pathum Thani Province about the situation of the coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19 that during this New Year festival The Ministry of Public Health has no measures to be presented to the Center for the Outbreak of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).
“Because in principle Implementation of activities during COVID-19 There will be measures for organizing activities already. This is nothing more than what we already do. The event organizer has to propose a plan for the format of the event. How is a safety system? With the Provincial Public Health Doctor (MD. Sor Chor.) As Secretary of the Provincial Communicable Diseases Committee Is responsible for approving various principles, “said Anutin.
In addition, Mr. Anutin said that if there was any proposal Organizing the event as requested was no problem. But the problem is that it is proposed but not followed. Or inoperable
“I will say that the control has not sold the card and the people are already at the event. Must go on This one, we cannot accept it. Because it is the safety of public health I confirmed that there were no other matters involved, ”said Anutin.
side Dr. Opas Kawinpong, MD. Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that at the meeting of the Department of Disease Control, there were principles for organizing activities already Nothing is further from the original. Requesting the organizers to implement measures that are already in place People wear a mask, wash their hands and keep spacing, it is important to be registered in the Thai Win application. As for clear information, please wait for details after the meeting of the Commission on December 17.
The new—and currently only—Four Seasons Hotel in Bangkok will finally open its doors on December 18.
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
Officially named Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, this elegant property is set on the nine-acre Chao Phraya Estate mega-development project next to Shrewsbury International School. A celebration of art and craftsmanship, the hotel will be home to 299 guestrooms and suites decorated by celebrated designer Jean-Mitchel Gathy (Capella Sanya, Aman Venice, etc.) in what looks like Asian-inspired minimalist fashion, and a dedicated art gallery managed by the Museum of Contemporary Art Bangkok. Staycationers would, of course, want to experience the hotel’s luxurious rooms, but they are also in for a tasty treat as the Four Seasons is launching two new dining outlets—Chinese restaurant Yu Ting Yuan, led by Michelin-starred…
Congrats to all dear friends especially 2021 MICHELIN Guide Young Chef Award: Sujira “Aom” Pongmorn, Chef de Cuisine of Saawaan. (Saranyu Nokkaew / MICHELIN Guide Thailand)
The 2021 selection at a glance: 6 restaurants with Two MICHELIN Stars (1 promoted)
Chef’s Table (Promoted)
Le Normandie
Mezzaluna
R-Haan- Sorn
Sühring
22 restaurants with One MICHELIN Star (2 new, 1 promoted)
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