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Chinese arrivals over Lunar New Year top pre-Covid levels
Published on 20/02/2024
» BEIJING - Chinese travellers flocked to tourist hot-spots across Asia over the Lunar New Year break, with visitor numbers and spending in destinations including Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia exceeding pre-Covid levels, Chinese travel operators say.
Jasmine International (JAS) Reports Spectacular 2023 Performance with 1,078% Net Profit Growth
Published on 20/02/2024
» Jasmine International Public Company Limited (JAS) has announced its outstanding performance for the fiscal year 2023, marked by a remarkable surge in net profit to 19,837 million baht, signifying an astounding 1,078% increase from the previous year. This remarkable achievement was propelled by the successful sale of the 3BB business and JASIF investment unit to the AIS group on November 15th, resulting in a substantial total revenue of 28,794 million baht for the year, representing a remarkable 15-fold surge.
New records set
Published on 19/02/2024
» Re: "Thaksin set for return home today", (BP, Feb 18) & "No EM for Thaksin?", (BP, Feb 15).
Alarm as e-smoking rate 'increases 10-fold' in a year
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 15/02/2024
» Authorities are pushing for stricter policies to control the spread of electronic cigarettes after the number of smokers increased tenfold in recent years.
Myanmar eyes return to Asean fold
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 13/02/2024
» To understand the current game plan of Myanmar's military regime, it is perhaps a good time to remind ourselves of the letter written by former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on Aug 19, 2022. The rather blunt personal letter urged the junta leader to implement the Five-Point Consensus (5PC), saying that if he fails to do so, his Asean colleagues might ban Myanmar from all meetings and recognise the National Unity Government (NUG). In short, Asean would give the seat to the NUG. The letter angered the general, and Hun Sen's practical advice was ignored, including his call for amnesty for four activists who had been sentenced to death. For the past three years, Myanmar's seat at Asean's high-level meetings has been left vacant. Then, on Feb 29, the seat was occupied temporarily.
Look on the bright side
News, Published on 10/02/2024
» Bhumjaithai, the party now touted as a leading defender of the conservative camp, is bracing for an uncertain future after key figure Saksayam Chidchob was found guilty of concealing assets and running a company -- via a proxy -- that won government construction contracts.
What does King Charles' cancer diagnosis mean for Prince William?
New York Times, Published on 08/02/2024
» LONDON - Less than two weeks after King Charles III was admitted to a London hospital to be treated for an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace disclosed that tests had revealed "a form of cancer". As Charles has been "advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties," many expected other members of the royal family to step up to the plate. So what does the news mean for Charles' two sons, William and Harry?
MRT art exhibition pays homage to our feline friends
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/01/2024
» Cat lovers may find delight in visiting MRT Phahon Yothin Station where a new art exhibition titled "The Untold Adventure Of Meow" will be showcased from tomorrow until May 15. Supported by Bangkok Metro Networks Limited (BMN) and Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM), the exhibition featuring felines centre-stage was created by various artists.
Rich world raids development funds for climate
Oped, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 27/01/2024
» Too many rich-world politicians and climate campaigners forget that much of the world remains mired in poverty and hunger. Yet, rich countries are increasingly replacing their development aid with climate spending. The World Bank, whose primary goal is to help people out of poverty, has now announced it will divert 45% of its funding toward climate change, shifting some US$40 billion annually away from poverty and hunger.
Pita vows oversight of govt initiatives
News, Published on 26/01/2024
» Pita Limjaroenrat, advisory chairman to the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP), on Thursday, on his first day back in parliament, vowed to closely monitor the government's implementation of its three core projects, namely the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, Land Bridge megaproject and the Soft Power project.