Pre-registration for Thailand’s TH-AI Passport project begins today, August 19, 2026, offering citizens aged 15 and above access to over 30 AI models and 96 courses designed to boost AI literacy and productivity. This initiative, launching its AiPASS platform on August 31, aims to democratize AI tools and foster skill development across various sectors, with government subsidies for Innovator-level users.
The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority is preparing to review and sign a 7-year contract for the rental of 1,520 clean energy (EV) air-conditioned public buses. The first batch of 500 buses is expected to be delivered by March 2027, with the full delivery by May 2027. The project aims to transition to electric buses, reducing fuel costs and clearing the BMTA’s accumulated debt of over 200 billion baht. The Cabinet has approved a total investment budget of 15,355.60 million baht for the project.
Thai customs authorities have confiscated 284 tonnes of electronic waste at Laem Chabang Port, which had been falsely claimed to contain scrap metal from Haiti. The discovery was made following a tip-off from the Basel Action Network, and authorities expect to find more illegal electronic waste in the remaining 21 containers. Thailand will be sending the entire shipment back to the United States, the country of origin, under the terms of the Basel Convention, which it ratified in 2023.
Apple announced the new MacBook Air with M5, featuring a faster CPU, next-generation GPU, and enhanced AI capabilities. The new MacBook Air boasts a sleek and durable design, a stunning Liquid Retina display, and up to 18 hours of battery life. Apple also launched the latest 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with the powerful M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, delivering exceptional performance and AI abilities.
The total lunar eclipse on March 3 will be visible across the western United States, Canada, Australia, and much of Central and East Asia, but not in Europe or Africa. In Thailand, the eclipse will last from 3:44 PM to 9:23 PM local time, with totality occurring from 6:04 PM to 7:02 PM, offering the best viewing opportunity. The eclipse coincides with the important Buddhist holy day of Makha Bucha, which commemorates the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 monks to hear the Buddha’s teachings over 2,500 years ago. Skywatchers nationwide will be able to observe the total phase of the eclipse for…
Phuket’s waste management crisis is highlighted, with over 1. 2 million tonnes of accumulated waste and 1,200 tonnes generated daily.
KRABI Maya Bay’s ongoing ecological recovery reached a new milestone on July 3, 2025, when researchers recorded 158 blacktip reef sharks in a single survey the highest count ever documented in one day in the area. The discovery was part of the “Shark Watch Project” conducted by the Marine National Park Study and Research Center […]
A Thai company has been left facing a 21-million-baht bill after its Google Cloud account was hacked, allegedly to run cryptocurrency mining operations, according to a complaint posted on social media on July 9, 2025. Phattharachai Mith Vongkoon, a representative of the affected company, reported that the breach resulted in unusually high charges linked to […]
Advanced Info Service (AIS) has announced the official rollout of AIS Cloud, a hyperscale cloud service developed entirely under Thai ownership and jurisdiction. The launch, backed by a 4-billion-baht investment, is intended to bolster Thailand’s digital infrastructure and cater to the increasing demand for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and enterprise-level digital services. According to […]
The Thai cabinet has approved a new seven-year electric vehicle (EV) bus leasing programme for Bangkok, aiming to modernise the city’s public transportation system while phasing out aging diesel-powered buses. The plan, with an estimated cost of 15.35 billion baht, was submitted by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA). The move marks a shift from […]
Thailand’s largest wind energy producer, Wind Energy Holding Co Ltd, has announced a 65 billion baht investment plan aimed at nearly tripling its power generation capacity by 2037. The expansion will be funded through an initial public offering, contingent on the resolution of ongoing legal disputes. The company intends to increase its domestic installed capacity […]
SAN FRANCISCO — OpenAI has introduced a new image generation feature within its ChatGPT platform, enhancing the chatbot’s capabilities to create visuals from complex and highly detailed prompts as of Tuesday, 25 March 2025. This update integrates image generation into the broader suite of tools offered by ChatGPT, allowing users to describe intricate scenarios—such as […]
WHA Utilities and Power (WHAUP), a subsidiary of WHA Corp, Thailand’s largest industrial land developer, is investing 29 billion baht in renewable energy projects from 2025 to 2029. The company aims to secure long-term revenue by supplying clean electricity to businesses in the digital technology sector. Nearly 75% of the allocated budget will fund the […]
TikTok has announced plans to invest 127 billion baht ($3.8 billion) in a data hosting service in Thailand, according to a statement from the Board of Investment (BoI) on January 29, 2025. This investment, which will fund a new data centre, is intended to support the operations of TikTok’s affiliated companies, including its growing e-commerce […]
LOS ANGELES — Apple Inc. has collaborated with SpaceX and T-Mobile US Inc. to integrate support for the Starlink satellite network into its latest iPhone software, providing users with an alternative to Apple’s existing satellite-communication service. The software update, released on Monday, quietly includes compatibility with Starlink’s technology, according to sources familiar with the matter. The […]
Chinese tech startup DeepSeek’s newly launched AI chatbot is generating buzz, highlighting the intensifying competition between China and the U.S. in artificial intelligence development. Since its release, the chatbot has climbed to the top of Apple’s iPhone app store as the most downloaded free app, prompting speculation about its potential to rival American counterparts, including […]
Thailand has introduced its first Utility Green Tariff (UGT), setting a renewable energy rate of 4.21 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit), slightly higher than the standard power tariff of 4.15 baht per unit. The new tariff, implemented from January 2025, targets companies committed to reducing carbon dioxide emissions, according to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). The […]
The rivalry between Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, two of the world’s richest men, is reaching new heights, as SpaceX prepares to launch its latest iteration of the Starship rocket on Thursday, following Blue Origin’s landmark orbital success with its New Glenn rocket. The towering Starship, heralded as the largest and most powerful launch vehicle […]
Urgent measures to address the plight of Thailand’s dwindling dugong population are underway, including the deployment of conservation buoys and enhanced drone surveys. Officials confirmed the presence of two healthy dugongs near Bang Kwan Beach, Phang Nga Province, on December 10, 2024, as part of ongoing efforts to safeguard the marine species. The Marine National […]
On December 3, 2024, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recognized ten local administrative organizations for their adherence to the Sustainable Tourism Management Standard (STMS). The ceremony, held at the Chalatat Grand Room of The Bed Vacation Hotel in Songkhla Province, aimed to showcase sustainable tourism practices and encourage expansion to other tourism organizations nationwide. […]