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PM Srettha reiterates faith in wallet handout scheme
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/04/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday reiterated his confidence the government is moving in the right direction with the 500-billion-baht digital wallet handout scheme.
Singapore PM Lee to hand reins to Wong after 2 decades
Published on 15/04/2024
» Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, 72, will step down May 15 as part of a long-planned succession, ending a two-decade run and ushering in a new era led by his deputy Lawrence Wong.
Myanmar's rebel offensive hits close to home
News, Published on 14/04/2024
» Since the 2021 coup in Myanmar, the military regime continues to face resistance from armed rebel groups which have managed to push troops from several strongholds.
Japanese hotels fall prey to phishing scams
Published on 13/04/2024
» More than 100 hotels in Japan have fallen victim to email scams that try to steal customers’ credit card information using the popular reservation site Booking.com, a Kyodo News tally has found.
Preparing for the golden years
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/04/2024
» The government’s ability to successfully push through the draft National Elderly and Basic Pension Act to garner a first reading — the first stage of a bill’s passage — or acceptance of the principle of the bill from the House of Representatives is considered a crucial cornerstone for building a support system for Thailand’s elderly population.
Overcrowded prisons need reforming
News, Published on 10/04/2024
» Extreme overcrowding in Thai prisons forces inmates to endure deplorable conditions, stripping away their dignity and humanity. It's a humanitarian crisis that demands immediate action.
Frasers Property Thailand Excels in Social Impact Investment
Published on 09/04/2024
» The global warming crisis has imposed significant burdens on the budget planning of large organisations, compelling them to invest in product and service development and launch green social contribution campaigns. These efforts aim to meet global standards in addition to their usual social responsibility programs, which are often perceived as merely symbolic gestures to the public.
Fight back or flee? Myanmar draft forces hard choices on youth
Reuters, Published on 08/04/2024
» Weeks after Myanmar's military government announced a nationwide draft, two young women from far-flung parts of the Southeast Asian country headed to the jungles to take up arms against the junta.
Concerts, events hold revenue promise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/04/2024
» With an ambitious target to secure 3.5 trillion baht in tourism revenue in 2025, the Pheu Thai-led government faces a tremendous challenge as revenue totalled 2.09 billion last year.
Trinity picks winners of expected rate cut
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/04/2024
» Trinity Securities recommends investors opt for tourism, healthcare, commerce, consumer and export stocks, saying these sectors should be the major beneficiaries of an expected cut in interest rates in the second quarter, as well as fiscal policy to spur economic growth.