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Wine market licks its wounds following challenging period
Business, William Hicks, Published on 25/06/2021
» The wine market in Thailand has suffered numerous setbacks since the beginning of the pandemic, namely various alcohol restrictions, the banning of online sales, the lack of foreign tourists and an overall drop in consumer purchasing power, says Yodi Mootoosamy, general manager at Penfolds International.
Airbnb shifts focus to local residents
Business, William Hicks, Published on 19/08/2020
» Airbnb, the American sharing-economy platform, is seeking to recover its struggling business in Thailand by pivoting to domestic tourism, while providing mild relief to thousands of landlords on its platform nationwide.
Plastic 'ban' flouted at shops
Business, William Hicks, Published on 12/03/2020
» While Thailand seemed to have banned the use of plastic bags at major retailers from New Year’s Day, some stores, particularly 7-Eleven franchises, are still giving out single-use plastic bags to customers.
Activists decry plastic ban loopholes
Business, William Hicks, Published on 21/01/2020
» The recent ban on single-use plastic bags at major retailers created a stir for consumers and businesses, with social media abuzz with workarounds such as shoppers using wheelbarrows and stockings to carry off their 7-Eleven hauls.
Choking the oceans to death
Business, William Hicks, Published on 24/09/2019
» Blamed for the high-profile deaths of numerous endangered dugongs this year, plastic in the ocean is at the forefront of conversations about the environment in Thailand.
Phillip Morris International tries lobbying against e-cigarette ban
Business, William Hicks, Published on 29/07/2019
» Phillip Morris International (PMI), the manufacturer of Marlboro cigarettes, is actively lobbying the Thai government to reverse a ban on smoking alternatives like e-cigarettes and "heat not burn" tobacco products.
Corporate world shows sustainable way
Business, William Hicks, Published on 24/06/2019
» While tourism remains the bedrock of Thailand's and much of Asean's economy, environmental degradation threatens the industry, most notably with the shutdown of Maya Bay until 2021 for restoration efforts.
EU trade negotiations may finally happen
Business, William Hicks, Published on 07/05/2019
» With Thailand's long-awaited general election finally concluded, the country may finally see diplomatic relationships with the West normalise. This could mean a windfall in terms of trade, as delayed negotiations over a free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU can begin as early as this year.
Fact-checking the news now all the rage
Business, William Hicks, Published on 30/01/2019
» The proliferation of fake news on social media has become more of an inevitability than a possibility in elections around the world. The upcoming general election will be no different, and companies like Facebook are under pressure to show they are taking action to solve the problem.