Isolated thundershowers forecast in all regions with cool to cold weather in the North and Northeast
The weather forecast for the next 24 hours is as follows:North: Cool to cold weather with fog in the morning and thundershowers in 10 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 12-17 degrees and highs of 30-36 degrees Celsius. Temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 4-12 degrees Celsius. Northeast: Cool to cold weather with fog in the morning and thundershowers in 10 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 13-21 degrees and highs of 28-34 degrees Celsius. Central: Cool weather with fog in the morning and thundershowers in 10 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 21-23 degrees, highs of 32-36 degrees Celsius. Bangkok and surrounding areas: Fog in the morning and isolated light rains; temperature lows of 24-26 degrees, highs of 31-35 degrees Celsius.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
February 01, 2022 02:09 UTC
Pheu Thai sees by-election win as victory for 'democracy camp'
Pheu Thai sees by-election win as victory for 'democracy camp'Supporters of Pheu Thai candidate Surachart Thienthong at the Lak Si district office on Jan 6, when candidates registered for Sunday's by-election in Bangkok's constituency 9. (Photo: Nutthawat Wicheanbut)The opposition Pheu Thai Party's win in Sunday's by-election in Bangkok's constituency 9 shows what direction Thai politics is heading, and is seen as a victory of democracy over dictatorship, Pheu Thai leader Cholnan Srikaew said. Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat congratulated Mr Surachart and the Pheu Thai Party. He said party leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon had called to console him and the team. Asked whether the by-election result was an indication that Gen Prayut was no longer sellable, Mr Sira said that decision rested with the people.
Source:Bangkok Post
February 01, 2022 00:09 UTC
Test & Go visitors must make two hotel bookings
Visitors would have to show evidence of bookings for the two nights at one of the designated hotels contracted to provide testing services with partner hospitals, he said. "If they test negative in the first test, they can travel freely until the second test," Dr Taweesilp said. The revised, reopened Test & Go will be available for visitors from all countries, he said. This month, Dr Taweesilp said, 22 Test & Go visitors violated disease controls and most could not be located when their Covid-19 tests returned positive. In Canada, visitors who failed to do mandatory tests could be fined as much as C$750,000 (about 19.6 million baht), according to Dr Taweesilp, who quoted the Thai Foreign Ministry.
Source:Bangkok Post
January 31, 2022 23:37 UTC
As PM2.5 soars, DLT bans hundreds of vehicles for failing exhaust tests
DLT director-general Jirut Wisanjit said inspectors checked 101,709 trucks and buses between October 1 and January 30. Of these, 483 were banned from road use after they failed emission tests. The department warned operators and owners it was against the law to use vehicles that exceed exhaust emission limits. It advised them to fix any vehicle that emitted black smoke and have it checked at a DLT office. The DLT also asked citizens to help solve the PM2.5 haze problem by sending photos of trucks or buses that emit black smoke with their plate numbers to the 1584 hotline, Line account @1584DLT, https://www.facebook.com/dlt1584, http://ins.dlt.go.th/cmpweb/, the DLT GPS app, or e-mail them to [email protected]
Source:The Nation Bangkok
January 31, 2022 22:44 UTC
Royal Orchid Sheraton launches ‘wellness’ makeover on Bangkok riverside
Royal Orchid Sheraton also plans to lure visitors with the city’s largest riverside rooftop bar, commanding unparalleled views over Bangkok and the Chao Phraya. Meanwhile, for its restaurant refurbishment, inspiration is being drawn from the hotel’s location at what was once the residence of Captain John Bush – an English mariner who served Siam during the reign of King Rama IV. The riverside restaurant is a popular viewpoint for the spectacular firework displays at IconSiam on the opposite side of the Chao Phraya.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
January 31, 2022 17:58 UTC
The importance of empowerment
As a leader and avid student of leadership, I find it fascinating to watch how real-life leadership is transforming in many Thai organisations. Empowerment means pushing the limits to help others reach their full potential. Your job is to make others better through your work and to build their capability to stay empowered forever. However, you are a critical part of this, and your organisation’s success. These seven areas provide a great starting point to empowering, feeling empowered and acting empowered.
Source:Bangkok Post
January 31, 2022 05:13 UTC
Concern as slick moves to Samet
RAYONG: Authorities are concerned about the massive oil leak from an underwater pipeline in the Gulf of Thailand, which is now bearing down on Prao Bay in Koh Samet. The leak from the pipeline owned by Star Petroleum Refining Plc, which was first detected last Tuesday, polluted Mae Ramphueng Beach on mainland Rayong. However, Rayong governor Charnna Ieamsang said authorities are having trouble controlling another oil slick from the pipeline which is threatening the resort island of Koh Samet. Ten ships have been sent to stop the slick from reaching the shores of Koh Samet, he said. Speaking after an inspection at Mae Ramphueng Beach, Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoenchai, director-general of the Department of Health, said the sludge had contaminated areas occupied by 15 local businesses and three fish markets.
Source:Bangkok Post
January 31, 2022 04:29 UTC
Air India’s urgent makeover to target millennials after Tata takeover
The image makeover of the airlines, the largest among the carriers in India, is being urgently done as nearly 53 percent of air passengers is estimated to be the tech-driven millennials. This figure is expected to go up to more than 60 percent in the next 10 years, according to a senior airlines marketing executive. The executive said given India's young demographic profile, Air India in its new avatar needs to target the millennials who need a flying experience markedly different from the old one. One of the changes Air India plans in its approach is to address the passengers as "guests" who will get to hear a recorded message from iconic Tata Group patriarch Ratan Tata, reports our New Delhi correspondent. The private Air India has to work really hard to shed the tag of "late Latif" when it comes to maintaining punctuality of take-off and landing.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
January 31, 2022 01:56 UTC
Saudi Arabia no 'gold mine'
But before they pack their bags, one question begs an answer: "Is Saudi Arabia still a gold mine of labour opportunities as it once was?" ''Saudi Arabia is no longer ideal for unskilled workers 'digging for gold' ". Saudi Arabia has also experienced some economic doldrums, dogged by rising unemployment. Although Saudi Arabia has large construction projects in the pipeline, it needs to hire specialists to work them. The biggest employer countries for Thai workers are Taiwan (49,451 Thai workers), followed by Israel (20,044 workers), South Korea (14,310), Japan (4,347) and Singapore (1,487).
Source:Bangkok Post
January 31, 2022 00:28 UTC
Malaysian firms facing US bans over forced labour summoned by ministry
Malaysian firms facing US bans over forced labour summoned by ministryFILE PHOTO: Workers collect rubber gloves at Top Glove's factory in Klang, outside Kuala Lumpur, March 11, 2008. (Reuters)KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry said on Sunday it would call in all companies facing US import bans over suspected forced labour practices to discuss immediate action to address the allegations. The agency also determined that Malaysian palm oil producer Sime Darby Plantation Bhd uses forced labour in its operations and that the company's goods were subject to seizure. The minister had acknowledged that forced labour allegations against Malaysian firms had affected investors' confidence in the country. Malaysia last year announced a National Action Plan on Forced Labour to eliminate abusive practices such as debt bondage, unhygienic dormitories for workers, and excessive overtime, by 2030.
Source:Bangkok Post
January 30, 2022 08:50 UTC
Pall hangs over China's Games
Pall hangs over China's GamesThe Beijing Winter Olympics begin on Feb 4 -- and not without controversy given they are taking place as Beijing wrestles with human rights issues. To deal with PR problems, the host nation is going to great lengths to control the narrative during the Winter Games. These, however, coincide with equally stringent and strident responses to anything hinting of protest pertaining to human rights issues. It is worth mentioning that China is the first nation in the world to host both Summer (in 2008) and Winter Olympic Games. In 2008, China hosting of the Summer Olympic Games was under the slogan "One World One Dream".
Source:Bangkok Post
January 30, 2022 08:18 UTC
Oil spill the last straw for Rayong tourism
An environmental scientist from Burapha University collects a crude oil sample on Mae Ramphueng beach in Rayong on Saturday. Crews in yellow plastic protective suits fanned out along the beach on Saturday afternoon to start cleaning up the oil slick that began washing ashore late Friday night. Marine scientist Thon Thamrongnawasawat said the oil slick was expected to continue to wash up on shore over the coming days due to stronger winds. For struggling resorts and tourism-dependent businesses at Mae Ramphueng beach and the surrounding area, the pollution and lack of swimmers could spell disaster for livelihoods. Twelve navy ships and three civilian ships along with a number of aircraft were also working to contain the spill at sea with booms and dispersant spray.
Source:Bangkok Post
January 30, 2022 04:37 UTC
Shaming the lawbreakers
The policeman attended Dr Waraluck's funeral last week and left the monkhood the same day. "Dr Waraluck's father said he did not want his daughter to die in vain," he said. It is common to see pedestrians at zebra crossings wait for vehicles to pass before scurrying to the other side. In Dr Waraluck's case, police were checking the speed at which the Ducati was driven when it hit the doctor. Discipline a rarityRungarun Suyata, a 57-year-old engineer, said Dr Waraluck's case showed a lack of discipline on the policeman's part.
Source:Bangkok Post
January 30, 2022 02:54 UTC
Cool to cold weather in upper Thailand, isolated light rains in the East, the Central and the South
Isolated thundershowers; temperature lows of 17-22 °C and highs of 33-35 °C; temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 9-15 °C. Central: Partly cloudy with morning fog and isolated light rain; temperature lows of 23-24 °C and highs of 35-37 °C. East: Partly cloudy with morning fog and isolated light rain. Isolated thundershowers; temperature lows of 24-27 °C, highs of 32-36 °C; waves below 1 metre high and about 1 metre offshore. South (east coast): Partly cloudy with isolated light rain.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
January 30, 2022 01:33 UTC
Italy's President Sergio Mattarella re-elected, easing crisis
Italy's President Sergio Mattarella re-elected, easing crisisItalian President Sergio Mattarella has served a tumultuous seven-year term but is a unifying figureROME - Italy's parties Saturday voted overwhelmingly for outgoing President Sergio Mattarella to remain for another term, averting the political chaos a failure to elect his successor could have sparked in the eurozone's third-largest economy. The former constitutional court judge had repeatedly ruled out serving for a second term, but gave in Saturday after Italy's bickering political parties failed to find another viable candidate. Constitutional expert Gaetano Azzariti earlier told AFP Mattarella's election would be for the full seven-year term, but he could resign earlier. Mattarella has already served a tumultuous seven-year term, during which he has sought to be a unifying figure through five different governments and the devastation of coronavirus. Draghi has also managed to keep squabbling between Italy's parties to a minimum.
Source:Bangkok Post
January 29, 2022 23:47 UTC