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Bill Gates blasts Musk, speeds up giving away fortune
AFP, Published on 09/05/2025
» NEW YORK — Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates announced Thursday an accelerated timeframe for giving away his fortune as he touted artificial intelligence (AI) as a game-changer to boost public health and save lives globally.
Solar rooftop market poised to heat up
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/05/2025
» Competition in Thailand's solar rooftop market is expected to intensify, driven by lower prices, greater supply from producers and the government's promotion of renewable energy.
Senators slam 'wasteful' renovation plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/05/2025
» A group of 30 senators has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 956-million-baht budget for the renovation of the new parliament complex, arguing that the spending plan is excessive, poorly prioritised and not in the public interest.
Pushback on VAT scheme for SMEs
Business, Published on 09/05/2025
» Even though Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has decided not to impose the value-added tax (VAT) on businesses earning less than 1.8 million baht annually to increase state revenue and reduce the budget deficit, the business community and especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are concerned that any expansion of VAT would exacerbate their struggles.
So long, Joe
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 09/05/2025
» The American psychological thriller You returns for a fifth and final season on Netflix, bringing our charming stalker/serial killer Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) back to New York City. Joe appears to be settling into his version of a happily ever after -- married, powerful and rich -- but, of course, things aren't that simple. His picture-perfect life is threatened by ghosts from his past and the ever-lurking shadows of his twisted compulsions. And just a heads-up: we're diving into full spoilers here. So, if you haven't watched this season -- or the entire series -- you might want to come back later.
Thai Union Secures $150M ADB Blue Loan for Sustainability
Published on 08/05/2025
» BANGKOK – May 8, 2025 –Thai Union Group PCL, a global leader in the seafood industry, has secured a landmark US$150 million Blue Loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB)—the first such financing in Thailand’s seafood sector. The milestone sets a new benchmark for sustainable finance in aquaculture, reinforcing Thai Union’s commitment to responsible sourcing, sustainable seafood production, and climate resilience.
GIP–BlackRock Eyes Strategic Data Hub in Thailand
Published on 08/05/2025
» Bangkok – 7 May 2025 – Thailand continues to attract strong confidence from leading global investors, as a high-level delegation from Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP)—a major infrastructure investment group under BlackRock, one of the world’s largest asset managers—paid an official visit to Bangkok.
Tariff measures weigh on oil and global growth
Published on 08/05/2025
» The average price of ICE Brent crude oil in Q1/ 2025 was US$74.97/BBL, slightly higher than $74.01/BBL in the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase followed US sanctions imposed on major Russian energy companies such as Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, as well as 183 oil tankers involved in Russia's "shadow fleet" exports. Platts estimated the sanctions affected about 1.5 million barrels per day of Russia’s seaborne oil exports, driving crude prices up to $82/BBL on Jan 15, 2025, the highest level since August.
ABBA fever grips Bangkok
Life, James Keller, Published on 08/05/2025
» In honour of the auspicious occasion of the birthday of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on April 2, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, produced in association with West End International, presented two mesmerising shows at the Thailand Cultural Centre. "ABBA The Symphonic Celebration" ensured two extremely well-attended performances which celebrated one of pop music's most lauded bands.
Central bank expected to cut rates twice more this year
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/05/2025
» Low inflation provides ample room for the Bank of Thailand to slash interest rates at least two more times this year to deal with the impacts of the trade war, with the next rate cut expected in the third quarter, according to analysts.