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Budget 2027: 'Sandwich generation' appreciates tax breaks, but is it enough?
Those interviewed welcome breathing room, but emphasise that more direct assistance needed.
Oxygen tanks, purifier sales spike as haze crisis hits Southeast Asia
Toxic haze from wildfires burning in Indonesia has spiked a demand for oxygen tanks and air purifiers across the region, manufacturers say, as they work the clock on equipment providing life-saving clean air.
A bumpy road ahead for some of Singapore’s fresh graduates in their job search
What employers want, and the nature of junior work itself, is changing
5 internships and counting: Is ‘internmaxxing’ in Singapore becoming an arms race?
Students are stacking internships to stand out. But does doing more still give them an edge?
Dept opposes plan to open mine near world heritage site
A conservation agency in Phetchaburi has opposed a proposed dolomite mine near Kaeng Krachan World Heritage Site, warning of potential harm to wildlife, water resources and local communities.
Dolphin conservation efforts broaden
On the shores of Songkhla Lake, the survival of endangered Irrawaddy dolphins is tied to the livelihoods of the people who share their habitat.
Ministry eyes extension to B40 promotion train tickets
The Transport Ministry is considering extending the 40-baht all-day fare scheme for Bangkok's Red and Purple electric train lines beyond its Nov 30 expiry.
Prachin Buri oil leak suspected
The Pollution Control Department (PCD) is now testing water quality and preparing to contain oil slicks in Prachin Buri after a suspected oil film was detected, amid concerns it could reach the Prachin Buri River.
Traders in Khlong Chan Flats rebuild after historic floods
Small business owners in Khlong Chan Flats have reopened their shops after a week of severe flooding, but mounting debts and lost income are driving calls for urgent government assistance.
Probe into brazen Korat encroachment steps up
A probe into the encroachment of more than 189 rai (about 75 acres) of national forest reserves in Nakhon Ratchasima will accelerate after surveys confirmed it was all protected land.