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JSCCIB revises down growth target to negative territory
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/08/2021
» The escalating Covid-19 impact has prompted the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) to revise down its GDP growth target to negative territory, with a range between -1.5 and 0%, depending on how well the virus is contained.
EEC investment to hit B2.5tr in 2027
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/08/2021
» The government expects private investment in the state flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme to reach as much as 2.5 trillion baht in 2027, playing a key role in driving economic growth during that period.
A just transition requires a major paradigm shift
Oped, Published on 05/08/2021
» Covid-19 is a disease that not only attacks individuals but Thai society. Millions of workers who make subsistence wages or already face household debt now have no income. Thailand is seeing -- like much of the world -- people sliding back into extreme poverty and deeper social inequality. Mental health is deteriorating as a result. Help does not seem at hand for people, who are feeling abandoned by a lack of clear government assistance.
Suphannaphum kingdom in spotlight
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 05/08/2021
» The Fine Arts Department (FAD) and Suphan Buri province will open a learning centre to showcase the beginning of Suphannaphum kingdom on Aug 19.
Cyber attacks spread amid rise of digital economy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/08/2021
» Cybersecurity risks are on the rise following digital transformation and remote work pursued by organisations in the wake of the pandemic, according to Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity company.
Surat Thani park opens to the vaccinated
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 05/08/2021
» Mu Koh Ang Thong National Marine Park in Surat Thani has welcomed fully vaccinated international tourists to visit. It aims to support the Samui Plus tourism scheme.
Hotels face sluggish recovery
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 05/08/2021
» Revenue per available room (RevPAR) for Bangkok hotels will not return to the pre-pandemic level until 2025 due to the gradual rebound of tourism demand compared to supply, according to an estimate by Horwath HTL.
Beauty and the beasts
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 05/08/2021
» After three failures in recent years, the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry has successfully pushed the Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex to be listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Fruit exports stand out as the country's sweet spot
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/08/2021
» The pandemic has failed to sour Thailand's fresh fruit exports this year, with new figures showing a 42.2% rise in the first half of 2021, driven by robust Chinese demand.
USA step up Olympic medal hunt
AFP, Published on 05/08/2021
» TOKYO - The United States are eyeing a quadruple gold medal haul spearheaded by hurdler Grant Holloway in the Tokyo Olympic Stadium on Thursday, while the men's basketball tournament reaches the semi-final stage.