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Long Songkran generated B140bn in tourism income
Online Reporters, Published on 24/04/2024
» The three weeks of this year’s Songkran festival generated about 140 billion baht in tourism income, with 1.9 million foreign tourists visiting the country during the celebration, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Gulf CEO Sarath richest shareholder at B190bn
Online Reporters, Published on 12/12/2023
» Sarath Ratanavadi, chief executive of Gulf Energy Development Plc, one of the country’s largest power producers, is the richest shareholder in the Thai capital market for the fifth consecutive year, with stocks worth 190 billion baht.
Wealth of Thailand's 50 richest on Forbes list rises to $173bn
Business, Online Reporters, Published on 06/07/2023
» The Chearavanont Brothers of the Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group have retained the top spot on the 2023 Forbes list of Thailand’s 50 richest, with the combined wealth of all tycoons rising by almost 15% to US$173 billion.
Khunying Wanna of ThaiBev dies
Online Reporters, Published on 17/03/2023
» Khunying Wanna Sirivadhanabhakdi, wife of billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi of Thai Beverage (ThaiBev) Public Company Limited, maker of Chang Beer, died peacefully in the early hours of Friday. She was 80.
Pheu Thai promotes 'liquor for the people' policy
Online Reporters, Published on 03/11/2022
» The Pheu Thai Party has jumped on the bandwagon with a pledge to push for the opening up of the beer and spirits industry to more people in a bid to end restrictions that favour large companies.
Tax hike on sugary drinks postponed
Online Reporters, Published on 20/09/2022
» The cabinet has postponed the third-phase increase in excise tax on sugary beverages for six months, until March next year, to help combat the rising cost of living.
Kla: Scrap ban on alcohol sales from 2-5pm
Online Reporters, Published on 18/06/2022
» The government should scrap the ban on alcohol sales from 2pm to 5pm to support the tourism recovery, says Atavit Suwannapakdee, secretary-general of the Kla Party.
Southeast Insurance, Thai Insurance ordered to suspend non-life policy sales
Online Reporters, Published on 17/03/2022
» The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) has ordered two insurance firms, Southeast Insurance and Thai Insurance, to temporarily suspend the sale of their non-life policies.
CCSA: Dining in might resume in highest-risk provinces
Online Reporters, Published on 14/05/2021
» Dining in might be allowed until 9pm at restaurants in six provinces classified as dark-red zones for coronavirus control, but only for 25% of tables, or one person per table. An announcement is expected on Saturday, authorities say.
Gulf CEO again richest Thai shareholder, worth B115bn
Online Reporters, Published on 08/12/2020
» Gulf Energy Development (Gulf) chief executive Sarath Ratanavadi has been rated the richest Thai shareholder for the second year running with stock valued at 115 billion baht, 5.7 billion baht less than last year.