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Ministers in reshuffled govt now assigned tasks
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/05/2024
» The new tasks for the reshuffled government have now been designated, with Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai assigned to oversee the Ministry of Defence, Deputy Prime Minister's Office spokeswoman Kenika Ounjit said on Tuesday.
Keep beaches public
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/03/2024
» The public's reaction to a foreigner accused of kicking a female doctor who sat stargazing in front of his swanky Phuket villa is a reflection of the deep frustration over the unchecked tourism and land development on the tourist island.
Hong Kong eyes SE Asian, Middle Eastern business ties under belt and road plan
Published on 19/02/2024
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong will focus on business collaborations with Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern countries under China's belt and road plan, the head of the national initiative's local wing has said amid plans to launch a festival championing the scheme among residents.
Samart forges novel strategy amid challenges
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 31/01/2024
» SET-listed Samart Corporation is adopting a new strategy by focusing on the group's stability and sustainability to deal with the global economic slowdown, tighter government budget allocation and intense market competition.
Getting soft power right
Life, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
Bangkok's fine dining lures tourists
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/09/2023
» When chef Thitid "Ton" Tassanakajohn first opened his Thai fine dining establishment Le Du in Bangkok in 2013, his four-course set menu was 990 baht (US$28 today). It was a steal compared to fine dining establishments worldwide, but a fortune in a city where Thai cuisine had for decades been characterised as street food.
Pheu Thai 'not at disadvantage'
Published on 28/08/2023
» Coalition leader Pheu Thai Party will remain in the driver's seat despite offering the interior minister post to ally Bhumjaithai, according to an academic.
Bhumjaithai will likely fill Interior Ministry posts
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/08/2023
» Bhumjaithai, the second biggest party in the government coalition, will likely emerge as a winner in the allocation of cabinet seats, with its bargaining prowess bringing it on course to run the powerful Interior Ministry.
Gastech unveils 2023 strategic conference programme, high-level keynote speakers
Published on 09/08/2023
» Global energy experts convening in Singapore for Gastech 2023 will include CEOs, company presidents, and executive chairs of high-level international energy businesses and organisations, including Baker Hughes, ExxonMobil, GAIL, Shell, SKK Migas, JERA, Petronas and PetroChina International.
Thailand pushes yuan, ringgit use to curb baht volatility
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/08/2023
» Thailand plans to promote the use of yuan and other Asian currencies in trade and investments to curb wild swings in the baht against the United States dollar, according to a central bank official.