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Booking changes for New Year buses
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/09/2024
» New Year travellers booking inter-provincial bus tickets from Bangkok to the North and Northeast will depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station, according to state-run Transport Co.
What's the catch?
Published on 09/09/2024
» Re: "Military reshuffle in final stretch", (BP, Sept 5).
Solutions sought for huge oil fund debt
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/09/2024
» Regulating oil and gas prices by offering subsidies from the Oil Fuel Fund for five years has left the Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo) with huge losses and substantial debt.
Indonesian app-based taxi drivers strike in protest over low pay
Published on 29/08/2024
» JAKARTA: Over 1,000 motorcycle taxi drivers staged a strike in several Indonesian cities on Thursday to protest against low pay, and called on the government to provide more protection against what they say are unfair practices by ride-sharing companies.
SCB WEALTH Partners with Baker & McKenzie for Inheritance
Published on 28/08/2024
» Dr. Yunyong Thaicharoen (2nd from left), Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Wealth Banking Officer at Siam Commercial Bank, along with Mr. Komkrit Kietduriyakul (2nd from right), Director and partner specialising in banking and capital market practices at Baker & McKenzie Co., Ltd., have announced a strategic collaboration. This partnership aims to provide SCB WEALTH clients with expert legal and tax advisory services related to family asset and inheritance management, establishing holding companies, drafting family constitutions, and structuring family businesses. The objective is to ensure that inheritance asset management is conducted in a manner that promotes stability and sustainability across generations. The event was also attended by Mr. Sornchai Suneta, CFA (far left), First Executive Vice President of the Investment Office and Product Function, Wealth Banking Group at Siam Commercial Bank, and Ms. Benja Supannakul (far right), Director and partner specialising in banking and capital market practices at Baker & McKenzie Co., Ltd. The announcement took place recently at Siam Commercial Bank’s Head Office.
Teaching English in Thailand: Is the Pay Worth the Move?
Published on 13/08/2024
» Thailand has long been a favoured destination for English teachers, drawn by the country’s rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and warm, welcoming people. From the bustling streets of Bangkok to the tranquil beaches of Phuket, Thailand offers a unique blend of traditional charm and modern convenience, making it an appealing place to live and work. The vibrant expat community and the opportunity to immerse oneself in a new culture add to the allure of teaching English in Thailand.
Effort to reduce energy subsidies wins backing
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/08/2024
» Tax authorities and energy advocates support the Oil Fuel Fund Office's (Offo) initiative to better manage the loss-ridden Oil Fuel Fund, with its universal diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) price subsidy programmes likely to end, according to a public hearing on the 2019 Offo Act.
PTTEP Reports Strong H1 Performance and Dividend Payout
Published on 06/08/2024
» PTTEP announced its operational performance and key achievements for the first half of 2024, highlighting its strategic investment expansion in the Middle East to increase the company’s petroleum proved reserves. The Board of Directors has approved an interim dividend payment of THB 4.50 per share, while the company contributed over THB 30,170 million in royalties and tax to support national development.
Hong Kong Airlines: 2-hour wait online to book free flights to Bangkok
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/08/2024
» HONG KONG - Customers scrambling to get hold of free round-trip flight tickets to 13 destinations in Asia courtesy of Hong Kong Airlines were told they would need to wait online for more than two hours on Tuesday to take advantage of the promotion.
Bus commuters slam route changes that caught many off guard
Online Reporters, Published on 25/07/2024
» Passengers relying on public buses aired their anger over route changes that turned Thursday morning's commute in the capital into chaos for many.