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The 'billions to trillions' charade
Oped, Published on 23/05/2024
» The international development sector has become fixated on calculating financing gaps. Hardly a day goes by without new estimates of the funds low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) need to meet their climate targets and achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Loei honours ancestors
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 23/05/2024
» From Thursday to Saturday, the Ban Na Sao community in Loei province celebrates Isan tradition with the Phi Khon Nam Festival to honour the spirit of their ancestors, show gratitude to buffaloes for working hard and ask the rain to mark the beginning of rice farming.
Sam Yan shows need to save history
Oped, Published on 23/05/2024
» What distinguishes Thailand from many other countries is our rich diversity in culture and history. Yet slowly but surely, the distinctive heritage of our local communities is disappearing. Often property developers destroy historic buildings in pursuit of profit. But why do their rights always seem to come first? Why do we have to beg to protect our cultural assets?
Ratchanok leads march of Thai stars into KL last 16
Sports, Published on 23/05/2024
» Ratchanok Intanon, Pornpawee Chochuwong and Busanan Ongbamrungphan advanced to the last 16 of the US$420,000 BWF Malaysia Masters 2024 in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.
Shanghai meeting paves way for more investment
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/05/2024
» Thai trade representative Narumon Pinyosinwat discussed avenues for trade and investment between Thailand and Shanghai during a meting on Wednesday in the Chinese city with Zhao Zhuping, deputy secretary-general of the municipal government.
China frees journalist jailed for early Covid reports
Published on 22/05/2024
» A Chinese citizen-journalist who was sentenced in 2020 to four years in prison for disseminating “false” information regarding the Covid-19 outbreak in the central city of Wuhan has been released, according to her supporters.
China's durian prices drop as Vietnam fills Thai supply gap
South China Morning Post, Published on 22/05/2024
» BEIJING - Durian prices in China - the world's top market for the spiky, pungent fruit typically regarded as a luxury item - have fallen this month as Vietnam gains on Thailand in a heated export rivalry and consumers mind their budgets.
Various factors hurt Tasco's Q1 earnings
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/05/2024
» The delay in state budget spending and low asphalt prices in the global market reduced first-quarter earnings and profit of SET-listed Tipco Asphalt Plc (Tasco), but the company remains upbeat about a return to normal growth levels this year.
Cassava exports in Q1 suffer 16.4% decline
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/05/2024
» Thai exports of cassava and cassava products decreased by 16.4% year-on-year in the first quarter, as cassava chip output declined.
Songkhla operators push for legal casino near the border
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/05/2024
» Tourism operators in Songkhla have called on the government to consider building an entertainment complex with a legal casino in their province to address sluggish tourism in border areas and avoid overdependence on Malaysian tourists.