Thai Team Wins Space Business Idea Contest Using Satellites to Pinpoint Forest Fires
A team from Thailand has won an international space business contest, using satellites and mobile networks to pinpoint the location of forest fires and provide support to firefighters in the area. Dr. Damrongrit Niammuad, deputy director of Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), revealed that Team EcoSpace from Thailand…
Entertainment Workers Affected by Venue Closures to Receive Compensation
The government says workers who saw substantial earnings losses due to government closures of entertainment venues during the pandemic will each receive 5,000 baht in assistance. According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisulee Traisoranakul, the plan will be proposed by the Ministry of Labor at the next Cabinet meeting. She added…
Guidelines Issued for New Year Countdown Events in Bangkok
Authorities have announced safety guidelines for participants and organizers of New Year countdown events in Bangkok. According to Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang, the launching of fireworks, lanterns, or similar objects is prohibited except in cases where a permit is provided by a district office. Establishments hosting New Year countdown events…