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The power of travel partnerships
Business, Published on 12/04/2023
» In the deep waters off Phuket, hobby divers scour the sea to pick up garbage on holiday. Elsewhere, in one of Thailand's many villages, visitors are engrossed in baking banana bread using locally sourced ingredients. These activities are now in vogue, as the rise of sustainable tourism in the Land of Smiles mirrors a growing worldwide trend that is here to stay.
Travel revival robust
Business, Published on 10/04/2023
» As travel continues to recover post-pandemic, nights booked in Thailand on Airbnb more than doubled last year from 2020, according to data compiled by the accommodation-sharing platform operator.
Prime Road targets 1,800MW renewable power by 2027
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/04/2023
» SET-listed Prime Road Power, an operator of solar farms and provider of solar panel installation services, aims to increase its renewable power generation capacity to 1,800 megawatts by 2027, up from 304MW, thanks to campaigns for fossil fuel reduction to fight global warming across Asia-Pacific.
ADB gauges 2023 growth rate at 3.3%
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 05/04/2023
» Thailand's economic growth is projected at 3.3% this year and 3.7% in 2024 as a recovery in tourism and private consumption help offset a slowdown in exports, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Incremental growth
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 03/04/2023
» The local insurance industry posted continuous growth over the past decade, reflecting increasing consumer demand and awareness of the importance and benefits of insurance in protecting their well-being.
Outlook for stable gains
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 01/04/2023
» Thailand's economy is estimated to expand by 3.6% this year, up from 2.6% last year, supported by stronger private consumption, a recovery in the tourism sector and pent-up demand following China's reopening, according to the World Bank.
UK claims post-Brexit win with trans-Pacific trade pact membership
AFP, Published on 31/03/2023
» LONDON: The UK will join 11 other countries in a major Asia-Pacific trade partnership, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Friday, in the country's biggest post-Brexit trade deal following nearly two years of talks.
Heineken sets out sustainable strategy
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 30/03/2023
» Dutch beer brand Heineken is committed to pursuing sustainable brewing and clean energy as part of its business priorities over the long term.
Airlines juggle demand as fares skyrocket
Business, Published on 29/03/2023
» Global aviation has experienced a promising start to the year as travel restrictions have been lifted, allowing people to fly with fewer barriers.
UAC sells 70% share to Italy's Icap-Sira
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/03/2023
» UAC Global Plc, a chemical trader and clean power operator, is steering away from its chemical business by selling a 70% share, worth 101.2 million baht, in its UAC Advance Polymer and Chemical Co to an Italian firm expanding its business into Asean.