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Hong Kong recorded 1,138 suicides last year, highest number since 2003
Published on 13/07/2025
» Hong Kong recorded 1,138 suicides last year, the highest number since 2003, with the rate for men aged 30 to 49 jumping sharply in a 12-month period, an NGO said on Saturday.
Thailand's cannabis dreams go up in smoke
News, Published on 27/06/2025
» In the fertile plains of Nakhon Ratchasima, Somkiat Nitiketkosol tends to his cannabis farm, Suan Fah Yim, with a heavy heart. For years, small- and medium-sized cannabis growers like him have weathered fierce competition, plunging prices and shifting government policies.
Saha Group expects challenging year
Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 05/06/2025
» The Thai economy faces challenges this year potentially even more significant than during the pandemic, says Boonsithi Chokwatana, chairman of Saha Group, the country's leading consumer goods conglomerate.
Reinventing yourself isn’t just for the young
Published on 01/06/2025
» We live in a time when the pace of change is relentless — technology, industries, even social norms are evolving faster than ever. In such a world, reinvention is no longer optional. But here’s the truth: it’s not just for the young.
Central Pattana preps nine new projects worth B16bn
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/05/2025
» SET-listed developer Central Pattana (CPN) is planning to launch nine new residential projects worth a combined 16 billion baht, including a luxury single-detached house project in Krabi where it expects to open a new shopping mall in October.
Smart tax move
Postbag, Published on 24/05/2025
» Re: "Department to amend tax on foreign income remittance", (Business, May 19).
GrabFood: Thailand’s Top Delivery App Tailored for Expats on the Go
Published on 21/05/2025
» In a city where time is precious and traffic unrelenting, GrabFood has emerged as more than just a delivery platform—it’s an essential part of daily life. From busy professionals seeking a quick lunch to expats craving the taste of home, GrabFood offers unmatched speed, variety, and reliability, making it Thailand’s go-to choice for food delivery.
Lower growth in Thai ad spending predicted
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/05/2025
» The digital media agency Media Intelligence Group (MI) has revised down its growth forecast for advertising and marketing spending in Thailand this year to 2.2%, representing 87.6 billion baht in total spending, from an earlier projection of 4.5% growth, citing unfavourable economic conditions.
'Retirement lottery' scheme earns praise
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/05/2025
» The World Bank's commendation of the government's "retirement lottery" bodes well for the kingdom's behavioural policy design, says Assoc Prof Auschala Chalayonnavin, dean of the Faculty of Social Administration at Thammasat University.
Pension Systems Must Evolve as Asia Pacific Ages
Published on 02/05/2025
» By 2050, more than 25% of Asia-Pacific's population will be over 60, creating unprecedented challenges for pension systems already struggling with sustainability, according to a leading academic in actuarial science.