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Businesses chafe at wage hike
Published on 16/07/2024
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) in Chiang Mai has insisted hiking the daily minimum wage to 400 baht nationwide is excessive and unsuitable given the current economic conditions.
Luxury resort project on Samui faces demolition
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/07/2024
» Authorities suspended a Chinese-owned luxury resort project on Koh Samui after finding out the property was not being built according to its permit and was taller than the law allowed.
Critics slam Thai govt's approach to cannabis
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/07/2024
» Critics have slammed the government's plan to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, arguing it will harm businesses involved in cannabis-based products and undermine investor confidence in the country.
95% in online poll oppose shrinking Thap Lan park
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/07/2024
» Ninety-five percent of the more than 900,000 people who took part in an online survey oppose revoking the protected status of 265,286 rai (425 square kilometres) of land in Thap Lan National Park, according to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).
Ex-justice minister to lead inquiry into Stark scandal
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 12/07/2024
» Former justice minister Pongthep Thepkanjana has been appointed as the new head of the government's working group tasked with studying the multi-billion-baht Stark share scandal, replacing Pichai Nilthongkham, who resigned, according to the Ministry of Justice.
ICBC (Thai) and SPI sign MOU for collaboration
Published on 11/07/2024
» Mr. Vichai Kulsomphob (seated 3rd left), Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of Saha Pathana Inter-Holding PLC (SPI), signed an MOU with Mr. Xiaobo Li (seated 2nd left), Chief Executive Officer of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Thai) PLC, or ICBC (Thai), a subsidiary of ICBC, the largest commercial bank in China. The ceremony at Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center (BITEC) was presided over by Mr. Boonsithi Chokwatana, Chairman of Saha Group, and Dr. Somkid Jatusripitak, Chairman of the Board of Directors of SPI, as honorable witnesses.
WEH's 6.75% Bonds Approved by SEC
Published on 11/07/2024
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the filing of Wind Energy Holding Company Limited to offer 2-year debentures maturing in 2026, with an interest rate of 6.75% per annum. The total value is not exceeding 500 million baht, offered to institutional investors and/or high net worth investors. The subscription period is set for July 11-12 and 15. The funds will be used for business expansion and development of new projects both domestically and internationally.
Cannabis backers start hunger strike as legal change looms
Post Reporters, Published on 10/07/2024
» Pro-cannabis activists on Wednesday began a hunger strike to demand that the government listen to their views, as the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) affirmed that parts of the plant would be relisted as a narcotic on Jan 1.
Military wants B300m redevelopment of northern Thai oilfield
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/07/2024
» Fang oilfield in Chiang Mai, the oldest oilfield in Thailand, is to be redeveloped at a cost of 300 million baht, according to the Defence Energy Department's Northern Petroleum Development Centre (NPDC).
Shiba Shootout Launches Presale and Surpasses $500K in Days – Could It Be the Next Shiba Inu?
Published on 10/07/2024
» The Doge-themed crypto era continues with Shiba Shootout ($SHIBASHOOT), rapidly establishing itself in the community through its successful presale launch.