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Health ministry gears up to revise Thai booze rules
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/07/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health expects scrutiny of a new bill containing a series of amendments to the Alcohol Control Act 2008 to be completed later this month, says minister Somsak Thepsutin.
Thailand stresses safeguards in casino pitch
Published on 04/06/2025
» Thailand plans to record and monitor financial transactions of visitors to casinos to deter money laundering, officials said on Wednesday, as the government sought to win over opponents of a bill to legalise gambling venues as part of new integrated resorts.
6ty Degrees Mineral Water Sets Sights on Global Market Expansion
Published on 28/05/2025
» 6ty Degrees (Sixty Degrees) is taking a proactive step in 2025 by entering international markets, with the initial goal of establishing itself as a leading regional brand. As part of its growth strategy, the company is focusing on the prosumer segment—discerning, health-conscious consumers who value both quality and purpose. THAIFEX - ANUGA ASIA 2025 marks the brand’s official debut on the global stage, where it will showcase its products for the first time.
Apple tries to save $20 billion Google Search deal by saying it's unnecessary
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/05/2025
» LOS ANGELES — Apple Inc made an unusual pitch in its bid to save a lucrative search partnership with Alphabet Inc's Google, saying that the deal might not be necessary in the long run and that even the iPhone may fall out of use.
Belgium's green light for red light workers
AFP, Published on 30/04/2025
» ANTWERP — A police station in the historic sailors' quarter of the Belgian port of Antwerp is surrounded by sex workers' neon-lit red-light windows.
US urges curb of Google's search dominance as AI looms
AFP, Published on 22/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - US government attorneys urged a federal judge Monday to make Google spin off its Chrome browser, arguing artificial intelligence is poised to ramp up the tech giant's online search dominance.
US judge rules against Google in online ad tech antitrust case
AFP, Published on 18/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - A US judge on Thursday ruled that Google illegally wielded monopoly power in the online ad technology market, in a legal blow that could rattle the tech giant's revenue engine.
Thailand moves to ease curbs on alcohol
Published on 20/03/2025
» The Thai House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to ease restrictions on alcohol sales and advertising, stepping up a push to liberalise a market seen as likely to spur tourism and support smaller breweries.
China’s EV makers are facing a reality check in Southeast Asia
Published on 03/03/2025
» On a recent Thursday morning in Hanoi, Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD began the day with a showroom devoid of customers. Just a few kilometres away, a dealership for upstart Vietnamese EV maker VinFast Auto was buzzing, with would-be buyers pouring over new models.
TV push in need of a better script
Editorial, Published on 01/12/2024
» In a striking plot twist, it was recently revealed that Thai television dramas and series, which the government envisions as a key driver of the country's "soft power" on the global stage, are struggling to retain an audience at home.