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Onyx upbeat on prospects for Shama brand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/09/2024
» Multinational company relocation to Southeast Asia and demand for conversions to serviced apartments has driven the growth of Onyx Hospitality Group's Shama serviced apartments.
Final minimum wage decision due Friday
Published on 17/09/2024
» The national wage committee is scheduled to convene again on Friday with the aim of introducing a 400-baht minimum wage among large employers nationwide on Oct 1, as planned, according to Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Allianz Ayudhya General Insurance Assigned A- Ratings by AM Best
Published on 17/09/2024
» AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) to Allianz Ayudhya General Insurance Public Company Limited (AAGI) (Thailand). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable
Minister aims to levy 300-baht tourism tax
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/09/2024
» The new tourism minister aims to start collecting the 300-baht tourism tax after it was shelved during the previous administration led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, while pledging to stimulate tourism revenue to reach at least 3 trillion baht this year.
Central bank urged to reduce interest rates
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/09/2024
» The Commerce Minister has urged the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to cut interest rates and maintain the value of the baht, hoping to increase exports and increase GDP.
More complaints filed against PM, Pheu Thai Party
Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2024
» Activists have filed new complaints against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her Pheu Thai Party, over a party in Pathum Thani province in June and the mini-heart gesture she made for an photograph while wearing full-dress uniform.
Channels of kindness for flood victims
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 16/09/2024
» Villagers in Chiang Rai are experiencing flooding that has so far affected over 9,000 families. Many people, particularly in Mae Sai district, are stranded in their homes awaiting help from rescue officers. Meanwhile, floods and landslides are also wreaking havoc in other northern provinces, not to mention the neighbouring countries of Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam. In Chiang Mai, several people have been injured or are missing while many areas in Nan are also currently under water. The floods in Nan are reportedly the worst in 100 years. Several organisations — public, private and foundations — have joined forces to provide relief for flood-affected victims in all areas. To help out, Life has compiled a list of places where people can donate necessities or provide financial aid.
Ramathibodi Foundation launches new collection
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 16/09/2024
» Ramathibodi Foundation has joined hands with Sesame Street and world-famous characters Elmo, Bigbird and Cookie Monster for the launch of a new lovable and cheerful charitable memorabilia collection available at the Ramathibodi Foundation.
Flooding affects about 30,000 families in 12 Thai provinces
Online Reporters, Published on 15/09/2024
» Flooding is affecting 30,073 families in 12 provinces, mostly in the North, and is rising in some provinces, especially northeastern ones, on Sunday while weather forecasters expect more heavy rains this week.
Singapore rejects bid to build new business district
Published on 13/09/2024
» Singapore authorities have rejected a bid by a group of top property firms to develop a new business district in the island’s west, after judging the price offered for the land unattractive.