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Facebook outage a red flag for vendors
Business, Tharittawat Samejaidee, Published on 06/10/2021
» A Facebook outage that lasted about six hours on Monday night serves as a wake-up call for small businesses that rely heavily on the social media giant, suggesting they should consider expanding their reach via other sales channels to restrict disruption, according to e-commerce pundits.
Pandemic dampens fuel consumption
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/10/2021
» The Covid-19 outbreak caused fuel consumption in Thailand to decline by 4.4% during the first eight months of 2021 to a daily average of 131 million litres, down from a daily average of 137 million litres during the corresponding period last year, says the Department of Energy Business.
Inflation forecast revised
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/10/2021
» The Commerce Ministry has revised its annual headline inflation forecast to a range of 0.8% to 1.2% (with an average of 1%), narrowing from 0.7% to 1.7% (with an average of 1.2%) earlier.
Shippers keep growth outlook at 12%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/10/2021
» A group of Thai shippers is feeling more upbeat about export prospects this year after shipments rose for the sixth month in a row in August.
Residents in capital put on flood alert
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/10/2021
» Communities along the Chao Phraya River were on Tuesday warned to stay on high alert for possible floods from Thursday until Sunday when northern flood run-off is expected to reach Bangkok.
Indonesia targets greater solar capacity by 2030
Business, Published on 06/10/2021
» JAKARTA: Indonesia is targeting the addition of 4.68 gigawatts of solar power capacity by 2030 and is aiming to source 51.6% of its added power capacity from renewable sources under a new masterplan.
Chaiwut mulls legalising e-cigarettes amid fierce opposition
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/10/2021
» Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn said on Tuesday he is exploring ways to legalise the sale of e-cigarettes despite strong opposition from health activists and anti-smoking campaigners.
Marriott International and KTC make Thailand travel more affordable with instalment-based payments and 0% interest
Published on 06/10/2021
» Marriott International has extended its exciting partnership with Krungthai Card PCL (KTC), one of Thailand’s largest and most respected payment providers, to give local guests even more affordable ways to stay and celebrate in style throughout the Kingdom.
Whistleblower urges regulation to tackle Facebook 'crisis'
AFP, Published on 06/10/2021
» WASHINGTON - A Facebook whistleblower told US lawmakers Tuesday that the social media giant fuels division, harms children and urgently needs to be regulated, drawing pledges Congress would take up long-delayed action.
Biden says US future depends on his investment package
AFP, Published on 06/10/2021
» HOWELL: President Joe Biden delivered a stark warning of American decline Tuesday in a speech urging Congress to vote through his ambitious infrastructure and social spending packages or lose out to the likes of China.