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Asian shares recover on hopes for policy support
Business, Published on 01/06/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks recovered on Friday after a three-day selling streak, boosted by a decline in US Treasury yields and weakness in the dollar amid optimism for more policy support after disappointing economic data from the US, China and Japan.
Thailand exploring small modular nuclear reactor tech: PM
Reuters, Published on 31/05/2024
» The government is exploring small modular nuclear reactor technology as Thailand looks to diversify its energy mix amid dwindling reserves of natural gas that produces much of its power, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday.
Pattaya promises to clean up its reputation for sex tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/05/2024
» Pattaya tourism operators have vowed to promote family tourism, local food and Thai martial arts to eliminate its long-standing image as a hub of sex tourism, while urging authorities to cater to rising tourist numbers following state efforts to allow travellers from more countries to stay in the kingdom for up to 60 days.
A weekend in Vientiane
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 30/05/2024
» Just a 45-minute drive across the First Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge and with a linguistic resemblance to the Isan dialect, Vientiane is one of the most welcoming destinations for Thais seeking a weekend experience. This humble town radiates the allure of a bygone colonial age and its laid-back lifestyle allows visitors to avoid any rushing.
New visa promotions, retiree insurance reduced
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/05/2024
» The cabinet approved several new visa promotions to attract more tourists on Tuesday, including visa-free and visa-on-arrival schemes and longer stays for students, and a reduced level of compulsory health insurance for retirees.
Ratch set to acquire new power generation assets
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/05/2024
» SET-listed Ratch Group, a power generation arm of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, expects to soon finalise six new deals to acquire power generation assets with a combined capacity of 550 megawatts in Thailand and overseas, under a plan to increase renewable energy.
How green is the energy from our hydro dams?
Oped, Published on 29/05/2024
» Thailand’s National Energy Plan (NEP), a blueprint for the country’s energy strategy from 2023 to 2037, has earned praise for its noble goal of increasing the use of clean, renewable energy. The plan states that by 2050, half of the electricity consumed locally must be clean and renewable energy — solar cells, wind, biomass, small nuclear and hydro dams.
New visa promotions, retiree insurance reduced
Online Reporters, Published on 28/05/2024
» The cabinet approved a raft of new visa promotions to attract more tourists on Tuesday, including visa-free and visa-on-arrival schemes and longer stays for students, and a reduced level of compulsory health insurance for retirees.
Govt to concentrate more on clean energy
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/05/2024
» The government is focusing on solving global warming issues and promoting the use of clean energy, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Wage hike to benefit migrants, says FTI
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/05/2024
» The government must reconsider its controversial plan to increase the daily minimum wage to 400 baht nationwide as much of the money would go to migrant workers rather than help boost the domestic economy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).