Thailand Halts Field Trips for Safety Revamp; New Lottery and Major Business Moves Highlight Broad Reforms
Education Minister halts school field trips after bus fire tragedy, while Sansiri Plc sells stake to Hyatt for global expansion and Chulalongkorn University students win film award.
In light of recent safety concerns, Education Minister Permpoon Chidchob has temporarily halted school field trips following a tragic bus fire that claimed 22 students and 3 teachers, emphasizing the need for safer transportation rather than ending these educational experiences altogether.
Correspondingly, the bus driver involved in the Pathum Thani incident, where a gas-converted bus burst into flames, has now been charged, marking a step forward in addressing the factors that led to this devastating event.
In a different stride towards progress, Thailand's Government Lottery Office is set to launch a three-digit lottery ticket in an attempt to tackle ticket overpricing and illegal sales, a move that highlights ongoing efforts to ensure fairness and accessibility in the lottery system.
Meanwhile, in the business world, Sansiri Plc has secured a major deal by selling its stake in Standard International hotels to Hyatt, potentially paving the way for greater global expansion and anticipated profit growth.
In the sphere of arts and culture, Chulalongkorn University students have made waves by clinching the Suphannahong National Film Award with their documentary 'The Last Breath of Sam Yan', which has effectively drawn attention to Thailand’s cultural heritage conservation.
Lastly, turning to weather-related updates, Thai Airways International has had to cancel flights between Bangkok and Taipei due to Typhoon Krathon's severe impact on Taiwan, though the storm is expected to pass soon without affecting Thailand.