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Shooting highlights regulatory flaw
Business, Published on 05/10/2023
» The shooting at Siam Paragon on Tuesday revealed a regulatory loophole in assistance for tourists affected by incidents in Thailand.
Oil, war, pandemic: Economic costs mount
Business, Published on 14/03/2022
» The Russian invasion of Ukraine is sending economic shockwaves around the globe with crude oil prices at one point reaching US$130 per barrel, hitting businesses already reeling from tepid consumption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Quietly into the night
Business, Published on 25/10/2021
» Some might see it as the invisible economy, as it only happens at night. However, we cannot help admitting that the night-time economy brings valuable economic, social and cultural sparkle to urban areas.
All eyes on the horizon
Business, Published on 20/07/2020
» Hopes of a second-half economic recovery have been fanned by policymakers, but the latest macroeconomic statistics suggest that the worst may still be in store for Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.
Second time unluckier?
Business, Published on 04/05/2020
» Easing the restrictions to contain the coronavirus outbreak seems to be a gamble the government has to make, since businesses could be wiped off the radar on Wongnai and other lifestyle super apps. But the move could be a make or break for the masses, and a second wave of the disease remains a key risk with the stakes too high for failure.
A viral wake-up call
Business, Published on 09/03/2020
» Managing a virus epidemic can be a daunting task for any administration, but inefficiency by the government for its perceived failure to contain the coronavirus outbreak in Thailand has drawn waves of criticism both online and offline.
Dark day clouds growth outlook
Business, Published on 17/02/2020
» Feb 8, 2020 will be remembered as one of the darkest days in Thailand's history. What initially appeared to be a tranquil weekend holiday turned to terrible tragedy as many lives were lost when a distressed soldier went on a shooting rampage in Nakhon Ratchasima province.
A study in panic
Business, Published on 03/02/2020
» The novel coronavirus outbreak in China and other parts of the world has struck fear among the masses, with a global health emergency declared by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Falling water levels deliver a taste of things to come
Business, Published on 13/01/2020
» Saltier tap water in parts of Bangkok is a harbinger of the much-feared drought, with the brackish taste stemming from how the Chao Phraya River's level has become too low to keep out seawater.