Those That Follow is Parkpoom's first directorial piece in more than four years. The story follows two teens on the run after a robbery goes wrong and showcases the iPhone 13 Pro's videography capabilities, especially in low light situations. The iPhone's camera with larger sensors like the ƒ/1.8 aperture in the Ultra Wide camera and ƒ/1.5 aperture and new 1.9μm pixels in the Wide camera shine through in this horror project, essential in delivering horror cinematic experience. As Parkpoom puts it, "The iPhone 13 Pro can capture visuals in low light, revealing details in the darkness. Watch Those That Follow at http://youtu.be/rf2UNTETb2Y and apple.com/th.

May 18, 2022 08:27 UTC

“MEA technicians have been checking electrical systems at all polling stations and election administration centres in 50 districts to make sure all equipment is working optimally,” MEA director of public relations Jumphot Himajaroen said on Wednesday. “Our goal is to provide uninterrupted power on election day until the night, when the votes will be counted to ensure a transparent and trouble-free election that everyone is hoping for,” he said. “Furthermore, on election day the MEA will have emergency teams on standby all 24 hours in case of any power outage to provide backup power,” Jumphot said. The MEA is urging eligible Bangkokians to exercise their rights this Sunday from 8am to 7pm. If you are not sure which polling station you need to go to, visit: https://stat.bora.dopa.go.th/Election/enqelectloc/#/The list of Bangkok governor candidates can be found at: https://www.prbangkok.com/th/news/detail/55/12060The list of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Council candidates are here:https://www.prbangkok.com/th/news/type/56/To report any electrical malfunction, damage or unsafe power lines or electrical equipment, contact MEA Call Centre 1130 or Facebook: @Metropolitan.Electricity.Authority, Twitter: @MEA_news, Line: MEA Connect, or download the MEA Smart Life mobile app, available for both Android and iOS users at http://onelink.to/measmartlife.

May 18, 2022 07:56 UTC

Line recently informed users that some scammers claimed themselves to be company officials and posted job announcements via SMS and Line chat. It added that these scammers are also inviting Line users to add them as a friend in a bid to steal personal information, resulting in damage to people and companies involved.

May 18, 2022 05:03 UTC

Joint push to spur Middle Eastern marketPeople emerge from the arrival hall at Suvarnabhumi airport after disembarking from a Saudi Arabian Airlines flight SV846 from Jeddah via Riyadh on Feb 27, 2022. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the tourism and sports minister, said the roadshow to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia on May 15-16 was the first tourism event since the two countries restored diplomatic relations. He said Thai tourism has to start promoting the Saudi market to spur travel demand, which should peak during July and August. "The ministry discussed with the airline adding more quota to Thai Muslims for the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia and open new routes such as Saudi Arabia-Phuket," Mr Phiphat said. Prior to the pandemic, the Middle East market provided 533,237 travellers to Thailand, generating 41.3 billion baht.

May 18, 2022 04:32 UTC

Anand calls for charter based on people's rightsFormer prime minister Anand Panyarachun (File photo)Former prime minister Anand Panyarachun has called for a new constitution to be drawn up to ensure full democracy and people's fundamental rights. He said there have been few positive changes in terms of people's rights, and the call for basic rights has not yet been answered in Thai society. "I want to see the government pay more attention to these matters and take serious action, not just pay lip service," Mr Anand said. "People can hold different opinions, but they must not be hostile towards each other," Mr Anand said. This will take a lot of time and effort," Mr Anand said.

May 18, 2022 03:27 UTC





Q1 GDP growth tops forecast but Ukraine war hits 2022 outlookTourism helped boost Thai economic growth in the first quarter. The government cut its 2022 economic growth forecast to 2.5-3.5% from 3.5-4.5%, due to higher prices and slower global growth linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Last year's expansion was revised to 1.5% from 1.6%, among the slowest growth rates in the region. On a yearly basis, gross domestic product (GDP) grew 2.2% in January-March, beating a forecast 2.1% rise, and after revised 1.8% growth in the previous three months. However, the numbers are still far below 40 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2019, before the pandemic.

May 17, 2022 21:32 UTC

Ukraine update: Rescue mission under way at AzovstalUkraine's defence ministry says its troops have regained control of territory on the Russian border. KYIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian authorities said a rescue mission to extract the last defenders of the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol was under way on Tuesday, after hundreds of soldiers were evacuated in an earlier operation. Severodonetsk's mayor has said the city is almost surrounded by Russian troops and pro-Kremlin separatists. Russian shelling continued across the whole country overnight, with air sirens heard throughout Ukraine in the early hours of Tuesday. In a Facebook post, it accused Russian forces of using indiscriminate cluster munitions in the centre of Mykolaiv.

May 17, 2022 19:59 UTC

Riding her horse "Wall Street Jv", Patty scored 69.324 per cent, with two judges handing her a mark of over 70 per cent. This was the highest score among Thai and Asian equestrian riders during the competitionNot satisfied with topping the table of Asian riders in one category, Patty went on to win another third-place rosette in the competition's Intermediaire I category with a score of 68.129 per cent. Patty was participating to gather qualification points for the 19th Asian Games. The Asian Olympiad will take place in Hangzhou, China from September 10-25. In April, Patty won third place in the CDI2* Intermediate I Freestyle, fourth in the CDI2* Prix St Georges and sixth in CDI2* Intermediate I.

May 17, 2022 17:40 UTC

Schools do not have to close if anyone tests positive, but they must follow a plan accurately and quickly. The main goal is for students to be able to learn fully and reduce the learning loss problem. If a patient is found in a classroom, the room should be closed for cleaning for three days and classes should be held online, on-air, on-hand, and on school Line. Meanwhile, other classes can resume normally.

May 17, 2022 17:26 UTC

What is known about the main water transmission pipeline system for the east? The Treasury Department awarded a concession to Eastern Water Resources Development and Management Public Co, or East Water, to lease/manage the water transmission work. East Water has been hired by the Treasury Department to operate the water transmission work pending contract signing. When the water transmission work expanded, it was agreed that East Water should take over the management and operation of the other two pipelines. With the Dok Krai pipeline contract scheduled to end in December 2023, the Treasury Department called for bids in July last year.

May 17, 2022 09:24 UTC

The report said THAI and Thai Smile had 10,238 passengers and 10,870 passengers for domestic and international flights respectively for the first 10 days of May, compared to 4,929 passengers and 269 passengers, respectively, in October last year. The figures showed a significant increase in the number of passengers after the government relaxed travel restrictions, the report added. THAI said goods transportation by its planes has returned to 50 per cent of the pre-Covid level in 2019. THAI said it has increased frequency of THAI and Thai Smile flights from the second quarter of this year to respond to the increased demand following the easing of travel restrictions and the improvement in the Covid situation. THAI entered a court-supervised rehabilitation after reporting its worst-ever net loss of THB141 billion, hammered by the pandemic that began in 2020.

May 17, 2022 08:26 UTC

In fiscal 2024, Space Compass will launch an optical data relay service for high-speed transmissions via a satellite. This will carry a vast amount of diverse data collected in space, such as meteorological information. In fiscal 2025, it will launch a new mobile phone network using unmanned aircraft that will carry base stations into the stratosphere. By transmitting and receiving radio waves from high above, a communications network would become resistant to disasters on the ground. NTT President Jun Sawada said in late April that the company hopes to expand its business into the reaches of space.

May 17, 2022 07:11 UTC

Economy needs clear pathway: SomkidSomkid: Leadermust plan aheadA leader must have a clear vision to bring Thailand out of its economic crisis, said former deputy prime minister Somkid Jatusripitak at a public lecture on Sunday, his first since his exit from the Prayut administration in July 2020. Mr Somkid said the global community is faced with more risks and uncertainties, which will only become harder to predict. He noted the Covid-19 pandemic, which has caused widespread adverse impacts on the economy and people's livelihoods, is still not over. "These agencies must take bold steps and propose a budget plan [that suits] the unusual economic situation. Mr Somkid said budget and fiscal policy decentralisation have to be done to drive national development, so legal amendments must be expedited to achieve them.

May 17, 2022 03:28 UTC

Local tourists took 20 million trips last month, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry. (Photo: Apichit Jinakul)The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to spur 80 million domestic trips in the first half this year as the downward trend in new Covid infections helps rebuild local travel sentiment. "The TAT aims to tally 40-50 million domestic trips in the second quarter, which will help secure 80 million trips in the first six months and keep the goal for the whole year of 160 million trips in sight," said Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT deputy governor for domestic marketing. Even though the country was overwhelmed by the spread of the Omicron variant, local tourists still took 20 million trips in April. She said the "workation" segment remains vital to support domestic tourism as the agency has promoted the "Workation Thailand" project last year, targeting corporates and agencies.

May 17, 2022 02:11 UTC

Former PM Chavalit turns 90, unveils new partyFormer prime minister Gen Chavalit Yongchaiyudh celebrates his 90th birthday at his house on Sunday. (Photo: Wassana Nanuam)Former prime minister Gen Chavalit Yongchaiyudh, who celebrated his 90th birthday on Sunday, has confirmed he is setting up a political party. However, Gen Chavalit said he has no ambition to run for prime minister and will not be the party leader. After the 2006 coup, Gen Chavalit offered to mediate between anti- and pro-Thaksin camps, calling his role the "middle ring of a chain". Gen Chavalit served as a deputy prime minister in the Somchai administration but quit after a police crackdown on People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) demonstrators outside parliament.

May 16, 2022 12:37 UTC