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France's West Sahara move a 'thunderclap'
Oped, Published on 08/08/2024
» In what's described as a thunderclap in French North African policy, the Paris government recognised Morocco's sovereignty over the long disputed Western Sahara, a region long contested by rival Algeria and a lingering subject of endless United Nations deliberations.
The twin challenges of 'climate finance'
Oped, Sarinee Achavanuntakul, Published on 07/08/2024
» As I am writing this in early August, climate finance is becoming a trendier topic in Thailand's financial and business sector. I suspect this is partly due to two recent developments: the upcoming Climate Change Act (the draft of which is making the rounds via public hearing sessions), and the Excise Department's announcement in June 2024 that Thailand aims to become the second country in Asean, after Singapore, to collect carbon tax, which is slated to start at 200 baht per metric ton of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).
Tilapia crisis needs fixing
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/08/2024
» This week's cabinet meeting was hotly anticipated by the public and media, who were eager to know who was responsible for the flood of invasive blackchin tilapia recently found in 17 provinces and coastal waters.
Green procurement collaboration stressed
Published on 06/08/2024
» Multi-sector collaboration is essential to successfully carry out green public procurement (GPP) in Thailand, experts on sustainability told forum on Tuesday.
PTTEP Reports Strong H1 Performance and Dividend Payout
Published on 06/08/2024
» PTTEP announced its operational performance and key achievements for the first half of 2024, highlighting its strategic investment expansion in the Middle East to increase the company’s petroleum proved reserves. The Board of Directors has approved an interim dividend payment of THB 4.50 per share, while the company contributed over THB 30,170 million in royalties and tax to support national development.
Three-year plan for water security
News, Published on 06/08/2024
» The government will lay out a half-trillion-baht water management plan for the next three years in a bid to boost the nation's water security.
NBTC preps spectrum bid for early next year
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/08/2024
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to auction licences for three spectrum bands in the first quarter 2025.
Authorities insist Thang Rath app is secure
Published on 03/08/2024
» The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) insists that personal data registered via the government-developed Thang Rath application — the portal for the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout — cannot be leaked, as it was developed with high-security protection against cyberattacks.
Global sell-off intensifies on signs of US weakness
Business, Published on 03/08/2024
» RECAP: A global stock sell-off intensified yesterday as concerns grew over the health of the US economy and disappointing forecasts from major tech firms. Japanese shares plunged on expectations for more interest-rate hikes, further darkening the mood.
Thailand urged to upgrade status to AI application creator
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/08/2024
» Thailand can ride on the wave of the artificial intelligence (AI) global mega trend, with the aim to shift from being an AI user country to an AI application creator, according to the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (Nectec).