PM in war of words as Facebook threatens lawsuit | Bangkok Post: learning
"All actions against offending pages comply with Thai law. The premier was reacting against a Facebook statement concerning its action against those sensitive pages following a request from the Thai government. According to the statement, Facebook was committed to protecting and defending the rights of internet users and "preparing to legally challenge this request". Hours before the restrictions, Mr Pavin set up a new group with a similar name that gained more than half a million members in one day. To promote freedom of expression, I would do it," Mr Pavin told Reuters.
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August 26, 2020 03:22 UTC
Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' seen as saviour for cinemas
Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' seen as saviour for cinemasChristopher Nolan's 'Tenet' is seen as the saviour of cinemas which have been hit badly by absence of audiences during the pandemicPARIS - It is the film of the summer -- the release that cinema operators, beset by coronavirus regulations around the world which have largely kept audiences at home, are praying will reboot the industry. That film is Christopher Nolan's "Tenet", a clever blockbuster that slips between espionage and science fiction. Disney, in contrast, canned its plan for a big screen release for its flagship "Mulan", preferring to run it on digital platforms. But Warner Bros have faith in Nolan's ability to pull in the crowds -- and with good reason. - 'Jump through the screen' -"Tenet" has everything to fulfil its mission.
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August 26, 2020 03:11 UTC
Big-Box Stores, Worried About Amazon, Were Ready for Coronavirus
When the coronavirus surfaced in the Raleigh-Durham area this spring, Target stores were ready for the sharp increase in online orders. Before the pandemic, Walmart, Target and many large retailers had already spent heavily to build e-commerce warehouses, mobile apps and delivery networks to compete with Amazon. Meanwhile, apparel spending rose at big-box stores such as Target and Walmart, which offer one-stop shopping, likely grabbing business from floundering competitors, say retail analysts. Walmart has increased store pickup and delivery slots by around 30% since February, executives said last week. Same-day pickup and delivery sales rose 270% in the most recent quarter.
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August 25, 2020 23:26 UTC
Police lay three new 'Boss' charges
Police lay three new 'Boss' chargesThong Lor police yesterday did a U-turn in the 2012 hit-and-run case involving Red Bull scion Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya and applied for a new warrant against him on three charges, citing the recent discovery of new evidence. A source told the Bangkok Post the Criminal Court later approved the warrant on charges of reckless driving causing death, failing to stop to help the victim or to immediately notify the police, plus using a Type 2 drug (cocaine). Police cited new evidence provided by several experts and a lab test which found cocaine in Mr Vorayuth's system after he crashed his Ferrari into the motorcycle ridden by Pol Snr Sgt Maj Wichian Klanprasert, killing him. Prosecutors will decide whether to pursue the new charges.
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August 25, 2020 23:15 UTC
Better ways to spend B22.5bn than on two subs
Better ways to spend B22.5bn than on two subsAs I saw my Bangkok-bound train approaching Yala train station last week, I hoped the ride would be a perfect end to my nostalgic trip to the southern province, my second in recent years. When I stepped on the train, I was stunned by how everything looked and smelled exactly as it had 40 years ago. It's the same old train that had the signs that said: "When the train stops, don't use the toilet." (For those who keep saying that these low-income people don't pay tax, VAT is also a form of direct tax). The RTN also said Thailand actually needs six of the submarines, but it opted to acquire only three, worth 36 billion baht altogether.
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August 25, 2020 23:03 UTC
Big data to keep Thai workers afloat
Big data to keep Thai workers afloatJob seekers flock to a job fair in Phitsanulok province in search of work amid the Covid-19 crisis which has hit the economy hard. But ploughing and analysing big data systematically can. Big data analysis has made it clear that re-training the workforce to operate in the digital economy is an effective way to rescue workers from an unemployment tsunami. Using AI technology to analyse big data on job postings has many benefits for making timely job policies. In a rapidly changing job landscape, big data analysis is now the way to go.
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August 25, 2020 23:03 UTC
Sink those submarines
Sink those submarinesThe burden of responsibility to the public falls on the 72-member House budget committee today. There is a clear reason why the committee should vote to sink the submarines. The navy's claim about deploying submarines in the South China Sea thus sounds far-fetched. Spending 22.5 billion baht of our national budget on submarines to deter non-existent threats does not count as one. The House budget committee must hold the larger national interest at heart and have the courage to sink the submarines.
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August 25, 2020 23:03 UTC
Tuesday: 5 more Covid cases | Bangkok Post: learning
(AFP photo)The government on Tuesday reported five new cases of the novel coronavirus, all quarantined Thai returnees, as total cases rose to 3,402. The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration announced that cases had arrived from Oman, Turkey and the United States, while two others had returned from Indonesia. Of the total 3,402 cases, 3,229 have recovered -- including seven discharged over the past 24 hours -- and 115 patients were in hospitals. Global Covid-19 cases rose by 225,625 over the past 24 hours to 23.81 million and the death toll was up by 4,492 to 817,005. The US had the most cases at 5.91 million, up by 41,484, and the most deaths at 181,114, up by 510.
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August 25, 2020 07:07 UTC
Hong Kong in travel bubble talks with Japan, Thailand | Bangkok Post: learning
A Cathay Pacific aircraft takes off at Hong Kong International Airport on March 5, 2020, following the outbreak of the new coronavirus. (Reuters photo)Hong Kong has restarted discussions with Japan, Thailand and a handful of other countries over setting up travel bubbles. Commerce chief Edward Yau told the news media that Hong Kong has engaged in travel bubble discussions with between eight and 10 countries and places. Discussions with Japan and Thailand, which had been suspended as the pandemic worsened in July, are in more advanced stages compared with other countries, Yau said. Foreign visitors have been banned from entering Hong Kong since March as the government put in place measures to fight the pandemic, while Hong Kong residents returning from foreign countries are subject to 14-day compulsory quarantine.
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August 25, 2020 03:45 UTC
Activist 'Pai Dao Din' burns police summons at Khon Kaen rally
Activist 'Pai Dao Din' burns police summons at Khon Kaen rallyJatupat "Pai Dao Din" Boonpattarasaksa, right, burns a police summons at an anti-government rally in Khon Kaen on Monday night. The summons was for him to report to Khon Kaen police on Aug 28. (Photo: Chakrapan Nathanri)KHON KAEN: Pro-democracy activist Jatupat "Pai Dao Din" Boonpattarasaksa burned a summons for him to report to Khon Kaen police on Aug 28 during an anti-government rally in Muang districton Monday night, saying it was intimidation. The activist said he had also received a summons from Samranrat police in Bangkok for him to hear the same charges on Aug 28. He then set fire to the summons from the Khon Kaen police, as the crowd watched.
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August 25, 2020 03:33 UTC
China, US hold trade talks, agree to 'push forward' phase one deal
China, US hold trade talks, agree to 'push forward' phase one dealTension has risen between China and the US over a host of issues including trade, blame for the pandemic and China's policies in Xinjiang and Hong Kong. BEIJING: Top Chinese and US negotiators spoke on the phone on Tuesday and agreed to "push forward" their phase one economic deal, amid increasing tension between the two sides on several fronts. Washington said the parties "addressed steps that China has taken to effectuate structural changes called for by the agreement". The phase one deal called for officials to hold a "check-in" every six months. The Chinese tech firm is considered a threat by Washington and has become a pivotal issue in the geopolitical standoff between Beijing and Washington.
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August 25, 2020 03:00 UTC
Students accuse teachers of bullying | Bangkok Post: learning
The letter proposed measures to tackle intimidation by teachers who disagree with students' expressing views on politics at school. He asked the ministry to design a system within seven days to allow all groups, including students, teachers and parents to voice their political opinions. Student groups have demanded the Education Ministry deal with teachers bullying students who express their political opinion while at school. Representatives of students' groups, right, are at the Education Ministry in Bangkok on Monday. (Photo: Pornprom Satrabhaya)Click "play" to listen to Students accuse teachers of bullying and "Download" to keep this file for educational purpose.
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August 25, 2020 02:26 UTC
Fury from victims at 'devil' New Zealand mosque shooter
Fury from victims at 'devil' New Zealand mosque shooterAustralian white supremacist Brenton Tarrant at the Christchurch court. CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand: A woman whose husband was shot dead by the white supremacist who murdered 51 Muslims in last year's New Zealand mosque massacre pleaded with a Christchurch court Tuesday for the gunman's punishment "to continue forever". Her testimony comes amid an outpouring of emotion among New Zealand's Muslim community as Tarrant comes face-to-face with victims. Tarrant occasionally stroked his chin as speakers referred to him as "a devil" and a "hateful lowlife" who had destroyed lives but made the New Zealand Muslim community stronger. Ambreen Naeem lost both her husband Naeem Rashid and son Talha in the rampage.
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August 25, 2020 02:15 UTC
Prayut applauds 'crucial' new Bangkok motorway
Prayut applauds 'crucial' new Bangkok motorwayPrime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha presides over the opening ceremony of a new motorway from Bangkok to Ban Chang and from Pattaya to Map Ta Phut in Rayong on Monday. (Government House photo)A new motorway from Bangkok to Chon Buri and Rayong provinces was opened by the prime minister on Monday. "The route is Thailand's first-ever inter-city motorway connecting land, water and air transportation systems," said Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha. The Pattaya-Map Ta Phut route passes through Chon Buri and Rayong provinces, connecting with Highway 7 in Chon Buri and Highway 3 in Ban Chang district, Rayong. The 32-kilometre motorway cost 17.78 billion baht and a trial service opened for the public in March, with one tollgate at U-Tapao.
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August 25, 2020 01:41 UTC
IIG eyes B1bn income by 2023
Mr Somchai says new customers increased 30% in the second quarter as businesses were forced to depend on public cloud services. Digital transformation has been ongoing for two years, but the pandemic saw it spiral into a megatrend, Mr Somchai said. According to Mr Somchai, Thailand's enterprise software market is worth 43 billion baht, citing global research and advisory firm Gartner. The ERP market is more mature, but cloud-based ERP continues to grow. By 2023, the company's earnings could reach 1 billion baht driven by high demand for digital transformation among businesses pivoting towards cloud services and digital marketing.
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August 24, 2020 23:26 UTC