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Leaders laud ESG business strategy
Business, Published on 31/05/2024
» Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors profoundly influence both the global economy and society. To investigate the role of these factors, the Bangkok Post organised an annual conference titled "Greening The Future: ESG Leadership in the Sustainability Revolution", inviting business leaders from a diverse range of companies to share their insights on the topic.
MJets aims to serve region within 2 years
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/05/2024
» Operators of private jet services have posted robust growth based on consistent demand from wealthy individuals and private companies in Asia, prompting MJets, a private jet operator in Thailand, to plan an expansion covering all Southeast Asian countries by 2026.
Call to renew levy on tourists
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/05/2024
» Tourism operators are urging the new tourism minister to resume the plan to collect a 300-baht fee from tourists because it is not considered an obstacle to arrivals.
Asian shares slump as Mideast risk rises
Published on 20/04/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks plunged yesterday as broad risk aversion swept through markets on escalating tensions between Iran and Israel and worries about higher-for-longer US rates.
New green aviation fuel venture formed
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/04/2024
» A new sustainable aviation fuel company is being set up through a collaboration between Energy Absolute Plc (EA) and Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services (BAFS), in a bid to serve demand for cleaner fuel to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Service a must to drive THAI forward
Oped, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 14/03/2024
» A passenger on a flight TG652 had to ask crew members twice for a sandwich and Coke after waking up from a short sleep which made him miss the inflight service. When one of the attendants handed him the snack, he asked her again for Coke. The cabin staff looked annoyed and told him that he should have told her from the beginning that he wanted both so that she could have done it in one trip instead of two.
Caltex Expands Retail Network, Targets 10% Growth
Published on 12/03/2024
» Caltex, by SPRC subsidiary, Star Fuels Marketing Limited (SFL), recently hosted “Caltex Retailer Convention 2024” underscoring its commitment to continuing investment and long-term growth in Thailand. The event celebrated the invaluable contributions of Caltex retailers and solidified partnerships with business associates nationwide. Additionally, the company outlined its future business strategies aimed at adding value and ensuring sustained success in the industry, with a targeted 10% growth in the fuels retail business this year.
Airlines contend high fares are justified
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/03/2024
» As consumers cry foul over expensive domestic airfares, Thai AirAsia says ceiling prices should not be slashed as airlines have carried a higher cost burden since the pandemic.
Planetarium marks 60th year for Children's Day
Life, Published on 11/01/2024
» This Saturday, many museums in Bangkok and Pathum Thani will organise a range of innovative educational activities to mark National Children's Day. As part of the "Kids Dee Kid's Day Star Party With SCE", Bangkok Planetarium commemorates its 60th anniversary by encouraging the next generation of astronauts with free 30-minute stargazing sessions led by experts.
Braving hurdles for green transport
News, Sumet Ongkittikul, Published on 10/01/2024
» 'Match your words with your actions." That was the message from teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg when she sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 2019 instead of flying to attend the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York.