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Japan looks to triple departure tax to 3,000 yen to combat overtourism
Kyodo News, Published on 13/11/2025
» The government and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are looking to triple the departure tax to 3,000 yen (630 baht) per person to fund measures against issues from a surge in inbound tourism, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
US regulators greenlight contentious $8bn Skydance-Paramount merger
AFP, Published on 25/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - United States regulators on Thursday approved an US$8 billion deal for Skydance to acquire Paramount Global amid tumult in the latter's news and late night programming on CBS, a leading American broadcaster.
Developers keen to utilise DeepSeek models
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/02/2025
» Thai artificial intelligence (AI) developers and researchers are keen to explore China's DeepSeek AI models as lower cost options to enhance their organisations and create new revenue.
The man with the killer shorts
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 29/11/2024
» The strongest brands usually have a hero product they are instantly recognised for. Hermès has their Birkin bags, Burberry is known for their trench coats and Porsche's 911 sports car is a classic that continues to be coveted.
Time and travels
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 08/11/2024
» The acquisition of La Fabrique du Temps in 2011 took Louis Vuitton's watchmaking to the next level. Subsequently, development of showstoppers included the colourful Escale Worldtime, launched at Baselworld 2014.
A quality collection
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 01/11/2024
» Jaeger-LeCoultre's rich history spans almost two centuries. La Grande Maison revisits the golden age, from the 1920s to the 1970s, in The Collectibles programme, launched last year on the occasion of its 190th anniversary.
Party time
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 09/08/2024
» From May to November, Sincere Fine Watches builds up to its 70th anniversary celebrations by unveiling, one by one, 12 commemorative timepieces created in partnership with esteemed maisons.
Caring for the future
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 12/01/2024
» An elegant pocket watch, an asymmetric wristwatch and a perpetual calendar chronograph were among 10 vintage timepieces offered at Vacheron Constantin's boutique in Siam Paragon.
Coming in hot in 2024
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 03/01/2024
» To welcome 2024, here’s a round-up of what to look forward to outside the country we call home.
Lead with Oxford: A 'whole-school approach' curriculum to future readiness for schools In Thailand
Published on 06/12/2023
» Bangkok, Oxford University Press a department of University of Oxford hosted the event "Empowering today's learners for tomorrow's challenges" to introduce a whole-school approach to future- readiness for students age 2 to 19, which encompasses the Oxford International Curriculum and Oxford AQA International Qualifications.