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Let's not slide into mayhem
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/09/2024
» The landslides that struck communities in the northern region this month -- and the isolated deadly landslide on Phuket Island last month -- are not entirely natural disasters. They are glaring examples of man-made tragedies that could have been avoided, or at least mitigated, if governments and officials had paid proper attention to land use in mountainous areas.
Thai export growth of 7% in August tops forecasts
Published on 25/09/2024
» Thailand’s exports rose for a second straight month in August, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday as it maintained its forecast of 1-2% growth this year despite the baht strengthening to 30-month highs against the US dollar.
The revolution is now
Life, Published on 25/09/2024
» Lenovo announced its newest additions to its Lenovo Yoga and Lenovo IdeaPad portfolios designed to enhance user productivity and creativity through the power of AI. Models include additions to the Lenovo Copilot+ PC portfolio. These new products promise to revolutionise the way consumers create, ideate and produce, offering a seamless blend of performance and user-centric features.
Flood damage bill in Mae Sai already tops B500 million
Online Reporters, Published on 16/09/2024
» The repair bill for flood-damaged houses in Chiang Rai's Mae Sai district alone is estimated at 500 million baht and the crisis is not over, with many areas of the border town still under water, a senior provincial official said on Monday.
Mekong bursts into Nong Khai and Bueng Kan
Online Reporters, Published on 14/09/2024
» Two days of heavy rain have led to flooding of up to 2 metres in parts of Nong Khai province, prompting residents to take swift action to protect their homes
CPN upbeat on retail, mixed-use projects
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 11/09/2024
» SET-listed retail and property developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN) has expressed confidence in Thailand's retail market and believes there is still room for mixed-use projects to grow.
Flooding in Thailand: preparing for the worst
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/09/2024
» The severe flooding in northern Thailand has sparked fears over the potential for similar damage in the central plains, the heart of the nation's economy, as experts warn of the possibility of further floods over the next 60 days.
Shinawatras must shed old patterns
Editorial, Published on 25/08/2024
» Inarguably, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's first public address since his return from self-imposed exile has become the talk of the town, albeit not in the most flattering way.
It's mooncake season
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 23/08/2024
» The Mid-Autumn Festival is observed annually on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese calendar. This year, it falls on Sept 17. Also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, the occasion is celebrated by millions of people worldwide to express gratitude for family unity, happiness and abundance. It's also an occasion for families to reunite. In celebration of a Chinese festivity that dates back 3,000 years, Life picks some of the best mooncakes from leading hotels around town.
Central Food Retail aiming for more than 730 outlets
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 20/08/2024
» Central Food Retail Co (CFR), operator of Tops grocery stores under the SET-listed Central Retail Corporation (CRC), plans to expand its branches to more than 730 stores from 702 by the end of this year, with a 1.6-billion-baht investment budget.