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Digital handout set for introduction in Q4
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/07/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has revealed the final preparations concerning the registration of recipients and participating shops for the digital wallet handout scheme.
Thais place faith in lucky charms amid slow economic growth
Published on 19/07/2024
» Thailand has been witnessing a booming market for goods related to religious beliefs and superstitions since the Covid-19 pandemic as the country deals with slow growth, with social media platforms prominent in marketing them.
Illusion of fairness
Oped, Postbag, Published on 19/07/2024
» Re: "Residents slam survey result on Thailand's Thap Lan National Park", (BP, July 15) & "'Save Thap Lan' campaign just a ruse", (Opinion, July 12).
Weak spending hits kitchen appliances
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 18/07/2024
» The sluggish economy has hit the kitchen appliances market as a result of a slowdown in consumer purchasing power as people are being more careful when it comes to spending, according to The Signature Brand Co Ltd (SBO), an importer of kitchenware and electrical appliances from Europe.
Beyond subsidies
Oped, Postbag, Published on 18/07/2024
» Re: "Cabinet set to approve assistance for farmers", (Business, July 13). The announcement by Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat is a positive step.
Four Lifestyle Fairs Strengthen Hong Kong-Thailand Trade
Published on 17/07/2024
» Hong Kong and Thailand have enjoyed robust bilateral trade relations on a range of products and services over the years. Adding to the Hong Kong’s business advantages, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) organises world-class exhibitions in Hong Kong to create business opportunities for corporations in the world.
Why Bua Noi needs a sanctuary
Oped, Published on 17/07/2024
» Animals at Pata Zoo in Bangkok are condemned to prison for life. Among them is Bua Noi, a gorilla whose existence has been reduced to staring blankly at a television screen from her enclosure, as seen in a viral video. This isn't the life she deserves. Gorillas need freedom, not television.
Mythical monsters
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/07/2024
» Being in the dark can cause people to feel terrified, but it can also spark imagination. In Japanese folklore, yokai, or imaginary monsters, emerged at a time when the only light available at night was from candles, which made people fearful and imagine something hidden in the darkness.
Disbursal of budget revving up
Business, Published on 15/07/2024
» A total of 3.48 trillion baht from the 2024 fiscal budget was finally disbursed in this year's second quarter, after delays that began on Oct 1 last year due to political setbacks following the general election held in May 2023.
Making Thailand a data-driven nation
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/07/2024
» Launched in February 2024, the Big Data Institute's (BDI) core mission is to transform Thailand into a data-driven nation within four years.