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China-backed canal in Cambodia draws US questions
Published on 11/04/2024
» A proposed canal in Cambodia is the latest China-funded infrastructure project in Washington’s crosshairs.
Agencies told to boost preparedness for floods
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/04/2024
» Water management agencies have been told to regularly report their progress in implementing 10 key measures to cope with this year's rainy season, which forecasters have said would be an unusually wet one.
Songkran expected to provide revenue kick-start in Q2
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/04/2024
» Although the second quarter is considered the low season, Thai tourism is forecast to earn 614 billion baht in revenue as domestic trips exceed the first-quarter tally thanks to Songkran events this month, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Association upbeat on sales during Songkran
Business, Published on 10/04/2024
» The Songkran festival is expected to drive restaurant sales in the second quarter amidst a stagnant economy, even exceeding the level recorded prior to the pandemic, says a trade group.
Swarovski celebrates the modern-day Venus
Life, Published on 10/04/2024
» Swarovski recently unveiled its spring/summer 2024 campaign inspired by Venus -- goddess of love, beauty and sensuality.
Combat the sweltering heat
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 09/04/2024
» Originating from the Mon people, khao chae is rice flavoured with jasmine-scented water, a Thai summer staple, often served from March to May.
PTT puts faith in LNG for hot season
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/04/2024
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc says it believes its liquefied natural gas (LNG) reserves can help the country generate sufficient electricity when power demand peaks during the hot season.
Singkhon crossing may be made full-time checkpoint
News, Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 09/04/2024
» Prachuap Khiri Khan: The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives aims to make the Singkhon border crossing in Muang district a permanent checkpoint between Thailand and Myanmar to improve the transporting and trading of farm products, including fisheries goods.
Govt warns of ‘extreme heat’
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/04/2024
» The government has issued a warning about extreme heat in the coming days and advises people to avoid staying outdoors due to risks of having heatstroke.
Cooling down a hot customer base
Business, Published on 08/04/2024
» Scorching heat and air pollution are driving sales of air conditioners and air purifiers this year in Thailand.