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Stark reality behind economic figures
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 16/05/2024
» At the time of writing this, the official Q1 GDP has not been announced by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC). I expect the growth figure will be around 1.2%. My own estimation, using the Output Approach and actual sectoral production index, gives a growth figure of 0.98%. Detailed data are in the below table.
Misplaced blame?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 15/05/2024
» Re: "Clean air comes before animal feed", (Editorial, May 12).
A turning point for clean cooking
Oped, Published on 15/05/2024
» For most of her life, Florence Auma Ode cooked over an open fire in her Kenyan home. The resulting smoke coated the walls with a layer of soot and filled her lungs -- and those of her family members -- with particulate matter.
Towards strategic Thai-French ties
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 14/05/2024
» In April 2022, Thailand learned that French President Emmanuel Macron was keen to engage with the Asia-Pacific region in person. As the host of the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Leaders' Meeting (Apec) in October of that year, former deputy prime minister and foreign minister Don Pramudwinai quickly issued an invitation to the president to attend as a guest. The rest, as they say, is history.
Accidents waiting to happen
Published on 12/05/2024
» Bangkok residents were left horrified by two tragic accidents early this month that highlight a lack of safety measures on the part of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and other agencies.
Gem exports eyed for uptick
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/05/2024
» Gem and jewellery exports are expected to grow by 5-10% this year amid global economic uncertainties, says a local trade group.
Pact to help Thai entrepreneurs tap prospects in China
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/05/2024
» The National Innovation Agency (NIA) has joined hands with the Thai-Chinese Culture and Economy Association to support innovation-based Thai enterprises tapping the Chinese market.
Duo reveal gateway technology strategies
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/05/2024
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) and business technology platform Techsauce have jointly unveiled four strategies and objectives to propel Thailand towards becoming the technology gateway of Southeast Asia by 2030.
World’s 4th worst smog level in Chiang Mai
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/05/2024
» Most provinces in the North were covered with dangerous red-coded levels of PM2.5 on Monday morning, with Chiang Mai rated the city with the fourth worst air pollution in the world.
Hazardous smog chokes North, world’s 4th worst level in Chiang Mai
Online Reporters, Published on 06/05/2024
» Most provinces in the North were blanketed with dangerous red-coded levels of PM2.5 on Monday morning, with Chiang Mai rated the city with the fourth worst air pollution in the entire world.