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New tree species discovered in Surat Thani
Online Reporters, Published on 21/05/2025
» SURAT THANI - A new species of tree has been discovered in the southern province of Surat Thani by a team of Thai researchers led by Dr Chatthida Wiya, a plant taxonomist from the Botanical Garden Organization.
MGM Resorts urges 'competitive' casino tax
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/05/2025
» Thailand should have a casino tax rate that is competitive with Singapore and a substantial number of locals should be allowed to visit casino complexes, rather than solely serving foreign tourists in order to stimulate tourism and economic growth, says integrated resorts operator MGM Resorts International.
Robinhood and Foodpanda Thailand announce ‘strategic redirection’
Published on 20/05/2025
» Robinhood, the Thai-born food delivery platform operated by Purple Ventures Co Ltd, a subsidiary of the Yip In Tsoi Group, has announced a strategic redirection agreement with Foodpanda Thailand, part of Germany-based Delivery Hero.
DIPROM Drives Hero Brand Growth in Cosmetics Sector
Published on 20/05/2025
» Bangkok, May 2025 – The Department of Industrial Promotion (DIPROM) is advancing its mission to develop “Hero Brands” in Thailand’s cosmetics industry as part of a broader strategy to promote Thai fashion soft power. Implemented through the initiative “Brand and Product Image Development Towards Fashion Hero Brands in the Thai Cosmetics and Beauty Industry”, the programme focuses on enhancing brand-building skills, offering in-depth consultations, and transforming local wisdom into creative cultural assets. The goal is to equip Thai brands with a modern, distinctive, and valuable identity to meet global market demand—an effort expected to generate more than THB 62 million in economic value.
Easing of alcohol laws 'will lead to more deaths'
News, Published on 20/05/2025
» The push to ease Thailand's tough alcohol laws might be welcome news to the nation's small- and medium-scale brewers, but it might not bode well for the country's already-high alcohol-related death figures, the Alcohol Watch Network warned.
Trade tensions remain on edge
Business, Published on 19/05/2025
» After the US announced on April 9 it would temporarily suspend tariff hikes on several countries for 90 days, the global trade sector breathed a sigh of relief.
Thai govt urged to roll the dice on casinos
News, Published on 19/05/2025
» Gaming expert Bo Bernhard remembered a conversation he had with the Singapore Tourism Board in the early 2000s.
Thailand Craft Cocoa 2025 kicks off today
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 19/05/2025
» Myriad craft cocoa creations from various brands are ready to please your sweet tooth at Thailand Craft Cocoa 2025 which kicks off today and runs until Sunday, at the Eden, Central Court and Beacon zones, 1st floor of CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road.
Getting sustainable debt right
News, Published on 19/05/2025
» A slowing global economy, rising trade tensions, and increased risks of recession could mean a perfect storm for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) burdened by high sovereign debt. Faced with exorbitant borrowing costs and an increasingly jittery international environment, these countries' potential for economic growth and development will be severely curtailed.
Gaza rescuers say children among 33 killed in Israeli strikes
AFP, Published on 18/05/2025
» GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes on Sunday killed at least 33 people, more than half of them children, a day after Israel announced an expanded military campaign in the besieged territory.