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India says it thwarted Pakistan air strikes as tensions soar
Published on 09/05/2025
» India said it “neutralised” Pakistani drone and missile attacks targeting several military sites on Thursday night, marking an escalation in hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
Thailand mulls raft of stimulus measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/05/2025
» The new economic stimulus measures currently under review cover exports, tourism, tax base expansion and agricultural development, as well as soft loans to mitigate the impacts of a stagnant economy, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Pushback on VAT scheme for Thai SMEs
Business, Published on 09/05/2025
» Even though Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has decided not to impose the value-added tax (VAT) on businesses earning less than 1.8 million baht annually to increase state revenue and reduce the budget deficit, the business community and especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are concerned that any expansion of VAT would exacerbate their struggles.
AirAsia flights to China face cuts amid sluggish demand
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/05/2025
» AirAsia is considering reducing flights from Thailand to China by at least 15% to cope with the Chinese market slowdown, while it encourages the Thai government to maximise tax refund privileges for tourists to urgently stimulate spending.
Two doctors face suspension in Thaksin hospital case
Post Reporters, Published on 08/05/2025
» The Medical Council of Thailand has resolved to suspend two doctors and issue a warning to a third after concluding that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was not critically ill, which had been cited as the reason for him to serve out his prison sentence in a hospital.
Students Win Awards for Sustainable Rice Innovation
Published on 08/05/2025
» Mr Sithsakorn Jantrakul, a Grade 11 student at Ruamrudee International School and founder of the "Future of Good Life" project, along with team members Mr Rattavinat Yuttayong, Mr Phuwakrit Wannakajornkit, and Mr Chaiyanat Kuptivej, recently received two prestigious awards from the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives:
Asia-Pacific air passengers unaware of lithium battery risks, poll finds
Published on 08/05/2025
» Despite several high-profile incidents, travellers in the Asia-Pacific area routinely bring devices powered by lithium-ion batteries on flights and still have little understanding of the potential risks, a poll has found.
Tariff measures weigh on oil and global growth
Published on 08/05/2025
» The average price of ICE Brent crude oil in Q1/ 2025 was US$74.97/BBL, slightly higher than $74.01/BBL in the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase followed US sanctions imposed on major Russian energy companies such as Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, as well as 183 oil tankers involved in Russia's "shadow fleet" exports. Platts estimated the sanctions affected about 1.5 million barrels per day of Russia’s seaborne oil exports, driving crude prices up to $82/BBL on Jan 15, 2025, the highest level since August.
Wet weekend forecast
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/05/2025
» The Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms in the upper part of the country between Friday and Monday and forecast rainfall for Bangkok throughout the week.
Bayer Champions Low-Carbon Practices for Sustainable Farming
Published on 08/05/2025
» The farm sector, in a bid for sustainability, strives to grow and concurrently fight climate-induced challenges. In this regard, Bayer showcases a new initiative – a new kind of seed trays that reduce both waste and plant diseases for farmers in Thailand. While delivering the trays to its farmer network, Bayer shows supports to “High Land” farming in preparation for flooding.