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CORAL LIFE Leads in Energy-Efficient Building Innovation
Published on 23/08/2024
» In an era where climate change and rising energy costs are at the forefront of global concern, one Thai company is leading the charge with groundbreaking solutions that promise not just efficiency but a sustainable future. CORAL LIFE, a pioneer in energy-efficient building design, has risen from Thailand to capture the world's attention, solidifying its position on the global stage.
PTT Reports Profit and Focuses on Sustainable Growth
Published on 22/08/2024
» PTT Public Company Limited reported a net profit of 64.437 billion baht for the first half of 2024, reaffirming its commitment to becoming a globally sustainable organisation. The revenue was derived 92% from its Hydrocarbon business and 8% from Non-Hydrocarbon sectors. The company’s board approved an interim dividend payment of 0.80 baht per share for H1 2024. Including tax contributions from PTT and its subsidiaries, PTT has returned a total of 35.684 billion baht to the government, supporting Thailand’s social and economic development. Additionally, PTT has helped alleviate the public burden caused by the energy price crisis since 2020 by reducing living costs.
Asian trade subdued as economic outlook weakens
Business, Published on 13/05/2023
» RECAP: Most Asian share markets were subdued on Friday and the dollar held onto its gains from safe-haven flows, after soft economic data from the US and China fuelled concerns about a global slowdown.
Deputy premier hopeful for 2023
Business, Published on 28/10/2022
» Thailand's economy should not succumb to the global economic slowdown projected for next year, but rather continue its recovery propelled by new infrastructure development and increasing digital know-how among people, says Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.
Asian shares advance as oil prices retreat
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/08/2022
» RECAP: Asian equities mostly rose yesterday as a drop in oil prices to pre-Ukraine war levels stirred hopes of a slowdown in inflation and bank interest-rate hikes. But while global markets have enjoyed a broadly positive week, recession worries and Chinese military drills around Taiwan have traders' nerves on edge.
Down to earth
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 15/04/2022
» You can't change the world in a day because great things start small. Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22 and reminds us to be kinder to the environment. Guru lists a few places where you can embrace Mother Nature and ways to be more sustainable.
Dealing With A Covid-19 Side Effect
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/01/2021
» One side effect of the Covid-19 pandemic that you may have overlooked (besides amassing a vast collection of hand sanitisers and exposing govt inefficiency -- kapow!) is more waste, especially plastic. Inevitably, it is exacerbated by our appetite for food delivery while we're WFH during this quasi-lockdown. The first wave saw an increase of plastic waste by 60% in Bangkok due to the higher demand for food delivery as estimated by Thailand Environment Institute in May last year. Thailand Research Development Insitute also claimed that one such order can contain up to seven pieces of plastic waste (so opt-out of utensils when you order please).
Arkhom appt a pleasant surprise
News, Published on 10/10/2020
» A meeting a few months ago between Arkhom Termpittayapaisith and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in the northeastern province of Si Sa Ket set rumour mills buzzing that the former transport minister was being eyed for a comeback to the cabinet.
Prayut sings praises of new finance minister
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/10/2020
» Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, who will be sworn in as finance minister on Oct 11, is a strong hand with a proven track record who can also work in sync with politicians, says Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Arkhom secures finance post
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/10/2020
» His Majesty the King has endorsed the appointment of Arkhom Termpittayapaisith as the new finance minister, ending the month-long vacancy left by the sudden resignation of his brief predecessor, Predee Daochai.