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Flood woes are systemic
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/09/2024
» The severe floods in Chiang Rai and Phayao provinces raise questions about Thailand's early warning systems. Are there sufficient early disaster warning systems in place? If so, why were hundreds of thousands of villagers in flood-hit areas left to fend for themselves?
Samyan Mitrtown to break even in three years
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/09/2024
» SET-listed Frasers Property Thailand is expecting the Samyan Mitrtown mixed-use project to break even within three more years, a shorter period than other commercial projects, but longer than initially anticipated because of the pandemic.
Thai scion bets US-China feud will ease Bangkok property glut
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/09/2024
» Frasers Property Limited, controlled by Thailand's richest man, is banking on US-China tensions to help reduce an oversupply of office space that has plagued the country's capital.
Office space slips as tenants upgrade
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/09/2024
» The occupancy rate of Grade B office space in Bangkok continues to decline, reaching a market low of 75% as tenants relocate to higher quality Grade A spaces equipped with better facilities in similar locations.
PM sets up flood centres
News, Published on 16/09/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered the creation of a national centre to monitor the flood situation across the country, as well as two new agencies to coordinate the flood response and post-flood recovery efforts.
Channels of kindness for flood victims
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 16/09/2024
» Villagers in Chiang Rai are experiencing flooding that has so far affected over 9,000 families. Many people, particularly in Mae Sai district, are stranded in their homes awaiting help from rescue officers. Meanwhile, floods and landslides are also wreaking havoc in other northern provinces, not to mention the neighbouring countries of Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam. In Chiang Mai, several people have been injured or are missing while many areas in Nan are also currently under water. The floods in Nan are reportedly the worst in 100 years. Several organisations — public, private and foundations — have joined forces to provide relief for flood-affected victims in all areas. To help out, Life has compiled a list of places where people can donate necessities or provide financial aid.
SET turns the corner as political issues dissipate
Business, Published on 14/09/2024
» August was a special time for the Thai market. At the beginning of the month, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index was at 1,320.86 points as uncertainty prevailed and the market mood was quite dull. The ethics case involving former prime minister Srettha Thavisin was a major overhang for the SET.
Singapore rejects bid to build new business district
Published on 13/09/2024
» Singapore authorities have rejected a bid by a group of top property firms to develop a new business district in the island’s west, after judging the price offered for the land unattractive.
Dusit Thani Bangkok launches docu-series
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 11/09/2024
» Launched with a teaser trailer on Sept 3, Dusit International has released a 10-episode series, “An Icon Reimagined: The Docuseries”, highlighting the hotel's development process and offering an intimate look at the vision passed down through generations.
Economy depresses visitor numbers at city waterpark
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/09/2024
» Siam Amazing Park has admitted its new retail zone attracted fewer new tenants than expected, mainly attributed to sluggish spending in the domestic market, although the Mice (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) segment is picking up, thanks to government sector spending.