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Climate changes
Business, Published on 10/06/2024
» A government pledge to cut a large amount of greenhouse gas emissions is expected to reshape how Thai businesses operate.
Eyeing climate change, follow science, warily
Oped, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 06/06/2024
» We endlessly hear the flawed assertion that because climate change is real, we should "follow the science" and end fossil fuel use. We hear this claim from politicians who favour swift carbon cuts, and from natural scientists themselves, as when the editor-in-chief of Nature insists "The science is clear -- fossil fuels must go".
Carbon levy slated for 2025
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/06/2024
» The Excise Department is scheduled to impose a carbon tax by 2025.
Why SMEs must prepare for the green economy
Business, Published on 04/06/2024
» With 2024 set to surpass the heat record established in 2023, Thailand is preparing for a series of sweltering years ahead while grappling with a cooling economy.
Being protectionist and world leader isn't possible
News, Published on 31/05/2024
» President Joe Biden likes to call the United States "the indispensable nation". By that, he means that America is the only power simultaneously mighty and benevolent enough to preserve whatever is left of a liberal order -- one in which rules and multilateral institutions govern, among other things, a system of relatively free international finance and trade.
Europe's carbon border tax fights climate change
Oped, Jeffrey Frankel, Published on 29/05/2024
» The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), officially launched in October, now requires importers to report on the direct and indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions embedded in the goods they import. Beginning in January 2026, the EU will start imposing tariffs on imports from countries that do not price carbon at the bloc's market rate, which could significantly affect carbon-intensive producers among its trading partners.
Central Embassy marks 10th year with Daniel Arsham's Thailand debut
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 27/05/2024
» Central Embassy turned 10 with an immersive avant garde art presentation titled "Bangkok 3024" by American artist Daniel Arsham, who also marks his Thailand debut.
Exports rebound to record 6.8% growth in April
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/05/2024
» Thai exports rebounded to growth in April, following a sharp 10.9% decline in March, driven by the improving global economy and an easing of the average inflation rate worldwide.
Thailand has escaped recession: economic body
Published on 20/05/2024
» The economy has avoided a technical recession, with the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) reporting on Monday that the country’s economy in the first quarter still grew by 1.5% compared with the corresponding period last year.
Wage hike erodes April sentiment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/05/2024
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 90.3 points in April, down from 92.4 points in March, with the planned daily minimum wage hike among the factors dealing a blow to business confidence, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).