Category: General

Pongkawin Announces Transfer of Labor Ministry Official Amid Skyy9 Investigation

Bangkok: The Minister of Labor revealed that the Cabinet has approved the transfer of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor to the position of Special Inspector General to promote transparency in the investigation into the Skyy9 building incident. He emphasized that this is not a criminal decision and

Indonesia’s Nickel Downstreaming Generates $33.9 Billion in Export Value

Jakarta: Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, announced yesterday that the country generated 33.9 billion U.S. dollars in nickel export value last year, driven by the growth of its nickel downstream industry. According to Nam News Network, the surge in export value can be attributed to the

Cambodian Worker Exodus Impacts Thai Employers

Bangkok: Confirming that 19,000 Cambodian workers will return to their country, affecting only some employers. The Director-General of the Department of Employment revealed that 19,000 Cambodian workers have returned to their country. Some employers have been affected and are preparing to discuss assistance for businesses in finding replacement workers. According

Planet Announces Speakers for On The Road Event in Bali

Bali: PL, a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, today announced the final agenda and speakers for its upcoming Planet On The Road event in Bali, Indonesia, on September 9, 2025. According to Nam News Network, the event will bring together Earth observation leaders and

Power Restored After Widespread Outage in Saphan Khwai Area

Bangkok: A significant power outage hit the Saphan Khwai, Bang Sue, and Pradiphat Road areas, disrupting electricity for over an hour. Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) officials were promptly on the scene to address the issue and restore order. According to Thai News Agency, the outage began around 10:00 PM, causing

Two Chinese Nationals Confirmed Dead In Bali Fast Boat Capsizing Accident

Denpasar: The Chinese consulate general in Denpasar, Bali, confirmed yesterday that two Chinese nationals were killed in a fast boat capsizing accident off Bali Island earlier in the day. According to Nam News Network, the Head of the Denpasar Search and Rescue Office, I Nyoman Sidakarya, reported that the incident

Warning of Heavy Rain in 19 Provinces Across Thailand, 40-70% Chance of Thunderstorms

Bangkok: The Meteorological Department has announced thunderstorms and strong winds in some areas of Thailand, with heavy rain in some areas of 19 provinces. The Meteorological Department has issued a 24-hour weather forecast for upper Thailand, predicting thunderstorms and strong winds in some areas. Heavy rain is also expected in

Savings Groups Empower Women in Indonesian Village to Tackle Financial Challenges

Accra: The village savings and loan association (VSLA), a vital microfinance group, is making significant strides in helping women in Oetuke Village manage their finances and rebuild social cohesion in the aftermath of a devastating landslide in 2021. The association, which comprises a core group of 24 women, aims to