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Thailand has plenty of apps and online services, but a government-sounding name doesn’t guarantee an app is official, useful, or current. The right choices depend on whether you’re a Thai citizen, a long-term resident, or a visitor, since services such as ThaID and ทางรัฐ (Tang Rat) aren’t designed for every user. Start with apps tied […]

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OCT

Bangkok’s Underground Cable Program

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Thanawat Chaiyaporn

BANGKOK – The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) is changing the face of Thailand’s vibrant capital city. A massive ongoing project aims to convert tangled overhead power lines into a sleek underground cable system. This ambitious initiative spans heavily populated areas across Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan. It promises a modern, highly reliable, and visually stunning […]

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OCT

Apollo 11 Software Pioneer Margaret Hamilton Dies At Age 90.

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Thanawat Chaiyaporn

Margaret Hamilton, the brilliant scientist behind the Apollo 11 flight software, has died at age 90. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology recently announced her peaceful passing this week in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Hamilton was a true pioneer who wrote the critical code that helped humans reach the moon. Furthermore, she broke major barriers in a field […]

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OCT

AIS Powers Thai Football With 5G Tech For 102 Clubs

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Thanawat Chaiyaporn

CHIANG RAI – Advanced Info Service (AIS) is taking Thai football to the next level. The telecom giant is rapidly upgrading the sport’s digital ecosystem across the country. For the second year in a row, AIS is providing top-tier communication networks to 102 football clubs. This major tech support covers teams playing in Thai League […]

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OCT

Power Banks and Solar Chargers for Thailand Outages

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Thanawat Chaiyaporn

When an outage cuts power in Thailand, you may lose a reliable way to charge your phone, lights, and other small devices. A power bank gives you stored energy, while a solar charger can help refill it when the grid is down, though its output depends on sunlight and weather. Choosing the right setup means […]

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OCT

Flood Warning Apps for Thailand: Which One Does What

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Thanawat Chaiyaporn

Thailand’s floods can develop quickly, and one app may not cover every type of risk or location. An official alert, a weather forecast, and a river-level reading each tell you something different, so relying on a single source can leave gaps. This guide compares Thailand’s official alerts, weather and water-monitoring apps, and local tools, then […]

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OCT

Thai Government Websites: How to Actually Find Things

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Jeff Tomas

A search for a Thai government service can lead you to an outdated page, a Thai-only service, or an unofficial site. The key is to identify the agency responsible, then confirm that its page and form are current before you share personal information or submit an application. This guide offers practical ways to search and […]

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OCT

China’s SHEIN and Temu Go to War Against Each Other

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Thanawat Chaiyaporn

BEIJING – In the fast-paced world of online shopping, two massive retail giants now dominate the digital landscape. China’s Shein and Temu have completely changed how millions of people buy their clothes and home goods. They achieved this amazing feat by offering ultra-low prices that traditional local stores simply cannot match. This sudden retail revolution […]

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OCT

Thailand’s Tang Rat App: How to Use It for Government Services

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Thanawat Chaiyaporn

BANGKOK – The Tang Rat app brings services from different Thai government agencies into one mobile portal, so you can check what’s available without searching agency by agency. It’s part of Thailand’s shift toward mobile government services, though each service may have its own eligibility and identity-check requirements. This guide explains how to download the […]

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OCT

Thai Language AI: Which Tools Actually Work

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Thanawat Chaiyaporn

Which AI tools can handle real Thai language tasks, and where do they fall short? The answer depends on whether you need text translation, speech recognition, text-to-speech, or translation from an image, since support can differ by feature. This guide compares tools by job and separates confirmed Thai capabilities from broader app claims. Availability can […]

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