Student leader arrested ahead of rally | Bangkok Post: learning
Student activist Parit Chiwarak salutes as police escort him from Muang Thong Thani to the Samran Rat police station on Friday evening. (Reuters photo)Student leader Parit Chiwarak was arrested on Friday as tensions rise ahead of a major pro-democracy rally planned for Sunday in Bangkok. The arrest took place as the Thammasat University student prepared to join an anti-government event in Nonthaburi. The allegations stem from a rally staged by the Free Youth movement at Democracy Monument on July 18. The potential for confrontation has been increasing since Monday, when thousands who rallied at Thammasat University heard speakers issue an unprecedented 10-point manifesto calling for reform of the monarchy under the constitution.
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August 15, 2020 03:17 UTC
Dhaka urges repatriation push
Dhaka urges repatriation pushThree years have gone by since massacres in Myanmar prompted hundreds of thousands of the Rohingya Muslim minority to flee the country. Bangladesh has since urged Thailand to help push for a repatriation plan after it was stalled by the coronavirus. Previous repatriation attempts failed because refugees refused to take part out of fear for their safety. Forging closer tiesFormerly East Pakistan, Bangladesh emerged as a country in 1971 when the two parts of Pakistan split after an independence war. Mr Quaunine said Bangladesh and Thailand are closer than people think because they share historical roots in religion and language.
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August 15, 2020 01:07 UTC
This year must not see a repeat of 1976
This year must not see a repeat of 1976Pro-democracy students put up a sign encouraging people to sign up for a charter amendment campaign. While Prime Minister Prayut pledges support for charter amendment, he still has reservations, saying the government will have to consult coalition parties so there is a consensus. On the contrary, it must quickly put in place a mechanism for charter amendment under Section 256 of the Supreme Law. In 1976, right-wing extremists accused student protesters of being communists trying to abolish the highest institution. With three demands -- charter amendment, House dissolution and an end to state intimidation of activists -- the flash mobs have gained significant momentum.
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August 15, 2020 00:33 UTC
Boost worker safety net
Boost worker safety netTypically, the Labour Ministry is not a much sought-after portfolio among Thai politicians. When the cabinet is formed or reshuffled, labour seats are often given to newbies or MPs from smaller coalition parties. Indeed, the new labour minister has a chance to make a big splash and score right away by expediting the amendment of the Social Security Act 1990 which governs the Social Social Security Office (SSO). Both amended sections will help the Social Security Fund (SSF) to better manage its cash flow and avoid a financial drought. So, the new labour minister must move fast to fast-track this legislation to improve pension welfare and strengthen workers' social safety net.
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August 15, 2020 00:33 UTC
TCT: Prepare for worst-case scenario
TCT: Prepare for worst-case scenarioA single airline passenger wears a face mask. The TCT says international tourism is unlikely to recover this year. The tourism sector must prepare for the worst, as Thailand may not open its borders to tourists this year, says the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT). Thailand reported 6.7 million international tourists from January to March, but since then the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has imposed a ban on international flights. "We have more than 100,000 jobs in the tourism sector alone, including bus drivers and tour guides."
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August 15, 2020 00:22 UTC
'It's good to be home,' says Markle as she finds her voice in US
'It's good to be home,' says Markle as she finds her voice in USSince stepping back from royal duties, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have waged an increasingly bitter war with the media, particularly the British tabloid pressNEW YORK - Meghan Markle said Friday she was pleased to be back in America, where she plans to speak out against racism and campaign for positive change in her home country. Markle and husband Prince Harry relocated to the United States via Canada this year after announcing in January that they were quitting frontline British royal duties. "From my standpoint it's not new to see this undercurrent of racism and certainly unconscious bias," said Markle, who grew up in Los Angeles. Markle has brought a high-profile case against the Mail on Sunday, website Mail Online and its owner Associated Newspapers. "And so if you're just trying to grab someone's attention and keep it you're going for something salacious versus something truthful," said Markle, 39.
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August 15, 2020 00:22 UTC
Unis told to stop students' slurs
Chulalongkorn University students go ahead with their anti-government rally on campus yesterday, despite the institution prohibiting the use of its premises for political activities. At Monday's rally, students expanded their demands to include reforms of the monarchy. Those present at the meeting included the presidents of Chulalongkorn University, Kasetsart University, Thammasat University, Chiang Mai University, Khon Kaen University, and Silpakorn University. Anti-government protesters gathered at Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Arts calling for democracy to be restored. #BangkokPost #Thailand #politics pic.twitter.com/3Hm5wWEZUf — Bangkok Post (@BangkokPostNews) August 14, 2020A group of Chulalongkorn University students calling itself Spring Movement held a rally in the compound of the university despite a ban from the university management.
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August 15, 2020 00:11 UTC
NEW YORK-INSPIRED “7TH STREET” LAUNCHES “7TH STREET BETTER TOGETHER”
NEW YORK-INSPIRED “7TH STREET” LAUNCHES “7TH STREET BETTER TOGETHER”NEW YORK-INSPIRED “7TH STREET” LAUNCHES “7TH STREET BETTER TOGETHER” COLLECTION – THE FUN COLLABORATION GAME ON! Thailand’s favorite New York-inspired streetwear brand “7th Street” has launched cutting-edge “7th Street Better Together” campaign, rubbing shoulders with famous rappers and graffiti artists, introducing “Progressive Design” using high quality materials at affordable prices. The 7th Street brand is founded by Mr. Worasak Suphalukwatjana, an ex-engineer who had saved up to fly all the way to New York City, USA to pursue his studies. In response to the rising popularity, the brand launches the 7th Street Better Together collection.”The 4 collaborating artists narrate streetwear stories through songs, including the New Normal 2020 lifestyle into the lyrics. It tells a lot about how being big is not equal to being stable.”To shop for this new collection, visit 7th Street retailers nationwide, or check out “7th Street” Facebook page (www.facebook.com/7thStreetBrand) and 7thstreetbrand.com
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August 14, 2020 09:56 UTC
Valvoline SMS Racing Team won the 3rd Honor in The Opening Round of OR BRIC Superbike 2020
Valvoline SMS Racing Team won the 3rd Honor in The Opening Round of OR BRIC Superbike 2020Thailand- Valvoline (Thailand) as a main sponsor for motorcycle lubricant has supported “The Valvoline SMS Racing Team” on OR BRIC Superbike 2020, one of the famous motorcycle races in Thailand gathering top racers holding on 1-2 August 2020 at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram. The Valvoline SMS Racing Team led by Mr.Amnuaychai Nanthana in the category of Sport 400 CC. In this opening round, the team has earned the 3rd award in ST2 category. OR BRIC Superbike 2020 program organized at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram for the whole 4 races i.e. 1st race on 1-2 August 2020, 2nd race on 5-6 September 22020, 3rd race on 26-27 September 2020 and 4th race on 17-17 October 2020.
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August 14, 2020 07:30 UTC
TEST YOURSELF: No office, no problem! | Bangkok Post: learning
After being closed for three months, Open House came back to life and is now welcoming local families, foreign expats, freelancers, office workers and students. Spread over 70,000m², Open House is the work of Japanese design studio which has worked for Google Japan, Nike and Uniqlo. This new space is the result of a business remodelling of our co-working space two years ago to solve the problem of increasing rents," Charle said. When did Open House first open? Many companies could be …18… out of their traditional office and towards a co-working space.
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August 14, 2020 06:33 UTC
Prayut examines student protests | Bangkok Post: learning
Students take part in an anti-government rally at Thammasat University’s Rangsit campus in Pathum Thani province on Monday. Photo by Apichit JinakulThe authorities are looking to identify people who rallied for monarchy reforms at Thammasat University on Monday, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. At the Monday rally, students expanded their demands to include reform of the monarchy. He urged protesting students to stick to the facts and be constructive when airing their opinions, adding they should not incite disorder. The premier also shrugged off the views of 105 academics who lent support to the anti-government students, suggesting the 105 are minority voices in academic circles.
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August 14, 2020 02:26 UTC
Italy's 'plague-free' wine windows enjoy pandemic renaissance
Italy's 'plague-free' wine windows enjoy pandemic renaissanceSmall "wine windows" were created in 16th-century Florence for landowners and wealthy families to sell the alcohol they produced directly to customers. FLORENCE, Italy: As 16th-century Florentines dropped like flies to the plague, survivors drowned their fears in wine, passed to them through small windows which are enjoying a renaissance during the coronavirus era. The landowners were only allowed to sell wine they had produced themselves, and only 1.4 litres at a time. To date, some 267 of the wine windows have been rediscovered in Tuscany, with 149 of them in the centre of Florence. An association called "Le buchette del vino" ("Wine Holes") now catalogues the windows, placing plaques below each one.
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August 14, 2020 02:26 UTC
Telecom speakers advise digital readiness
Telecom speakers advise digital readinessCol Sanpachai Huvanandana says Thailand aims to become the digital hub in Asean. Pornprom SatrabhayaThe readiness of the country's digital infrastructure is imperative to drive the country's digital economy and competitiveness, says CAT Telecom president Col Sanpachai Huvanandana. He said a robust digital infrastructure can promote digital transformation. The country's digital roadmap, he said, should pivot towards becoming a hub for content distribution and it is important to fine-tune regulations and train personnel in the field. There is a need to modify IoT tech to apply to the Thai context, Mr Jesada said.
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August 13, 2020 23:48 UTC
Thailand needs IoT system
Keynote speakers at the webinar on S-Curve industries co-organised by Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, Thai Chamber of Commerce, the 'Post Today' and the 'Bangkok Post'. Pornprom SatrabhayaThailand needs a better ecosystem to support the Internet of Things (IoT), an important tool to help the government attain its ambitious goal of building smart industries following the Covid-19 period. "But our ecosystem is not ready for IoT," Mr Jesada told a webinar on smart industries, co-organised by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Post Today and Bangkok Post. "These are outdated views," Mr Bunn said. Building an automated warehouse, in which items are stored, sorted and picked along vertical space by a computer system, is a sound investment from the start because such management helps businesses reduce storage areas and better manage costs, said Mr Bunn.
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August 13, 2020 23:37 UTC
No place for bad apples
There is no place here for bad apples. Since Mr Sakda exposed the corrupt politicians, the House committee on laws, justice and human rights has taken up the case. Earlier, Deputy Finance Minister Santi Promphat, who chairs the House committee overseeing budget scrutiny, insisted the House sub-committees have no power to revise budget allocations already approved. When Mr Sakda spoke up, society gave him overwhelming support. The Sira panel should be expanded to probe other cases of blatant political wrongdoing.
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August 13, 2020 23:35 UTC