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Even Warren Buffett makes statistical errors
News, Published on 24/05/2025
» One person you wouldn't expect to hear tout a statistical fallacy is Warren Buffett, but the legendary investor appeared to do just that at the recent Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting, a reminder of just how easy it is to fall into statistical traps. While speaking at the annual meeting in early May, Mr Buffett commented while holding up a can of sugar-laden soda: "For 94 years I've been able to drink whatever I want to drink. They predict all kinds of terrible things for me, but it hasn't happened yet ... Charlie [Munger] and I never really exercised that much or did anything -- we were carefully preserving ourselves for these years."
Thailand and Saudi Arabia Boost Wellness Partnership
Published on 23/05/2025
» In a landmark move to enhance bilateral cooperation in healthcare and wellness, the Royal Thai Embassy in Riyadh recently hosted a high-profile seminar titled “Wellness Hub Thailand: The Future of Global Wellness.” The event, held under the patronage of H.E. Mr. Darm Boontham, Ambassador of Thailand to Saudi Arabia, spotlighted Thailand’s growing role as a global wellness leader and aligned closely with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s strategic Vision 2030 agenda.
Em-o-cha Wins 7-Eleven Rising Star SME Award
Published on 23/05/2025
» Spunky Food Co., Ltd., the company behind Em-o-cha Chili Toppings, has been awarded the Rising Star SME Award at the 7-Eleven SME Sustainable Awards 2025, marking a major milestone for women-led Thai enterprises. The award, presented by 7-Eleven Thailand in collaboration with the Department of Industrial Promotion (DIP), the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP), and the Stock Exchange of Thailand, recognises SMEs with outstanding innovation and export potential.
Speciality coffee prospects brewing nicely
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/05/2025
» As consumers become increasingly sophisticated about their cup of Joe, this trend may create opportunities for niche segments such as speciality coffee.
Shifting from tolerance to real inclusion
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 23/05/2025
» On the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia on May 17, UN human rights experts recently called for countries to work with LGBTI communities and not to police them. This was an apt message that has to resonate at the national and local levels, especially when the world is witnessing regression in regard to policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Next-Gen facelift? Why experts are turning to Infinity Lift X
Published on 22/05/2025
» Seamless Facial Lifting program with no surgery for immediate, long-lasting & natural-looking results
Earthquake spurs office relocation queries
Business, Published on 22/05/2025
» Bangkok's office market in the first quarter of 2025 continued to face mounting pressure from new supply, resulting in higher vacancy rates and intensifying competition among landlords, according to property consultancy CBRE Thailand.
Thailand Showcases Rice Legacy at Global Convention
Published on 21/05/2025
» Over the past year, Thailand’s rice export performance has been strong, with a large export volume of 9.95 million tons, the highest in 6 years. However, in 2025, Thai rice exports trend is expected to face many challenging factors, such as surplus inventories and stockpiled rice in 2024 in key trading partner countries as well as intensified global competition due to the return of Indian rice exports and potential tariff adjustments under the Trump administration. All of these factors have contributed to volatility in the global rice market and intensified price competition. The global rice market situation tends to slow down effecting the first quarter of 2025 of Thai rice exports, with amount of 1.8 million tonnes, a decline of 27.99% year-on-year, from 2.51 million tonnes in 2024.
Amazon fires drive unprecedented global forest loss
Reuters, Published on 21/05/2025
» SAO PAULO — Massive fires fuelled by climate change led global forest loss to smash records in 2024, according to a report issued on Wednesday.
THAIFEX 2025 Returns with Global Food Innovation
Published on 21/05/2025
» At the end of May, one of the region’s most important events for food industry professionals—ranging from business owners and retailers to supermarkets, restaurants, and more—makes its highly anticipated return: THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2025. Organised by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, in collaboration with the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Koelnmesse, Germany, the event stands as a premier platform for discovering business opportunities and forging top-tier international partnerships.