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A Faustian bargain for the Global South
Oped, Published on 05/08/2025
» US President Donald Trump's tariff policies have unleashed global economic turmoil and a wave of protectionist measures. While many of his frequently changing tariffs may prove short-lived, their use as geopolitical weapons is poised to reshape international trade for years to come.
Retailers seeking revival of co-payment scheme
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/07/2025
» Retail operators note that the first half of the year has been quite challenging, with some believing the negative factors will continue to impact the second half. In light of this, they are calling for a co-payment scheme to help improve market sentiment in the latter half of the year.
Eateries hunger for co-payment revival
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/07/2025
» Restaurateurs view the "Tiew Thai Khon La Khrueng" travel campaign as inadequate to support the restaurant sector during the low season and called on the government to revive the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment subsidy scheme.
Southern Europe roasts as temperatures soar
AFP, Published on 30/06/2025
» ROME - Spain and Portugal reported record temperatures Monday as Italy and France braced for several more days of a punishing heatwave that has gripped southern Europe and Britain, sparking health and wildfire warnings.
One's end of days
Oped, Postbag, Published on 26/06/2025
» Re: "Policy for final days", (Editorial, Jun 25).
B1.75bn approved for ‘half-half’ Thai tourism subsidies
Online Reporters, Published on 24/06/2025
» The cabinet has approved a budget of 1.75 billion baht for the “Half-Half Thailand Travel” campaign, intended to promote domestic tourism in the low season, Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong said on Tuesday.
Provincial retail beginning to reel
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/06/2025
» Local retailers are navigating tough economic conditions, worsened by low prices for agricultural products, says CS Park Co Ltd, the operator of Chaisaeng Superstore in Sing Buri province.
How fruit prices soured for farmers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/05/2025
» Last year farmers benefited from soaring fruit prices, while exports surged thanks to promotion efforts among trading partners.
Tourism stimulus 'likely a damp squib', says stock brokerage
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/05/2025
» The recently approved tourism stimulus is unlikely to have a significant impact on the stagnant sector during the low season given the limited budget allocation, although aviation and hospitality stocks may benefit in the short term, says Daol Securities.
Vietnam cuts renewable power subsidies
Published on 22/05/2025
» HANOI — Vietnam’s state power utility has cut the previously agreed subsidised prices it pays for electricity from some solar and wind farms, which now risk defaulting on their debts with banks, according to an investors’ petition seen by Reuters.