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Thai hotels face double whammy from US tariffs
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/05/2025
» Thai hotels are likely to face secondary effects from the US reciprocal tariffs as slowing tourist arrivals may cause hoteliers to cut prices or introduce more aggressive campaigns at home, while their overseas operations cannot escape the impact of the global economic slowdown.
King Rama VI play shines as a grand opera
Life, Published on 13/05/2025
» It has been 25 years since National Artist Somtow Sucharitkul was commissioned to compose an opera based on the much-loved play Madanabadha by King Vajiravudh, Rama VI. The play is dedicated to the king's wife Queen Indrasakdi Sachi who, in a remarkable tie-in, also happens to be maestro Somtow's great-aunt.
Analysts predict Thai bourse to perform poorly
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/05/2025
» Slow progress in US-China and Thailand-US trade talks as well as a sluggish domestic economy are likely to stall the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) this month, despite an expected lift from the introduction of Thai ESG Extra (ESGX) funds, say analysts.
Thailand’s largest-ever Pride movement launches
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/05/2025
» In a powerful partnership across sectors, Siam Piwat Group has joined forces with Bangkok Pride, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), the Creative Industry and Soft Power Institute (CISPI), the Creative Economy Agency (CEA), and the United Nations in Thailand, along with more than 70 government agencies and private sectors, to empower LGBTQIA+ rights and amplify Thailand's global tourism appeal through "Bangkok Pride Festival 2025" and "The Celebration: Right To Love".
Journey to a retro-futuristic universe at River City Bangkok
Life, Published on 08/05/2025
» Art lovers are invited to explore a distinct universe that blends retro charm with modern sensibilities during "BB Space Travel", which is running at Room 341, 3rd floor of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, until May 25.
Bangkok Pride 2025 Set to Go Global
Published on 07/05/2025
» Body: Siam Piwat Group, the visionary developer behind world-class destinations such as Siam Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Discovery, ICONSIAM, ICS, and Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok, is uniting with prominent public and private sector partners to present Bangkok Pride Festival 2025 and “The Celebration: Right to Love”. This vibrant celebration of diversity, equality, and inclusion will span the entire month of June and is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors, affirming Bangkok’s growing reputation as a global Pride destination.
US tariffs set to dent foreign investment
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/04/2025
» Foreign direct investment (FDI), especially investment coming from China, is expected to be hard hit by America's reciprocal tariff policy, says a unit of China Galaxy Securities (CGS), a state-owned brokerage, which noted that the steep US tariff would dent Thai GDP by about 1% this year.
Work starts on long-delayed $9bn casino in Japan
Published on 24/04/2025
» A quarter-century after gambling resorts were first proposed in Japan, officials have finally broken ground on construction of what could become Asia’s highest-grossing casino.
Oreo launches into space
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 22/04/2025
» Oreo has made history on a cosmic scale.
Massive black hole ‘waking up’ in Virgo constellation
AFP, Published on 11/04/2025
» PARIS - A massive black hole at the heart of a galaxy in the constellation Virgo is “waking up”, shooting out intense X-ray flares at regular intervals that have puzzled scientists, a study said on Friday.