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Lukewarm response to allowing brewers' IPOs
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/01/2026
» Analysts were lukewarm on the Stock Exchange of Thailand's (SET) plan to open the door to alcoholic beverage listings, arguing the Thai market has limited growth to attract large-scale brewers.
Call for speedy passage of clean air bill
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/12/2025
» Tourism operators hope senators can complete the reading of the clean air bill before the House dissolution in order for it to be enacted during this high season, as northern regions brace for smog.
US lawmakers warn about ‘climate cartel’
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/12/2024
» WASHINGTON - A US House of Representatives committee says it has found “substantial evidence of collusion and anticompetitive behaviour” by the financial industry to “impose radical ESG goals” on American companies.
China optimism gives lift to Asian equities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/11/2024
» RECAP: Asian shares mostly rose on Friday, led by China, amid speculation that Beijing will provide more support for the economy at a key policy meeting in December.
Thailand set to reap $2 billion 'rainbow tourism' boon
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/11/2024
» Thailand's landmark move to legalise same-sex marriage is set to boost “rainbow tourism” by attracting four million more visitors annually, and generate about US$2 billion in revenue, according to travel platform Agoda.
Empowering the next generation with sustainability literacy
Business, Sasiwimol Arayawattanapong, Published on 05/11/2024
» It is often said that the best lessons are learned through life experiences rather than in the classroom. And so, keeping this saying in mind, UOB Thailand last month hosted the third edition of the "Better U Next Future" camp, a dynamic educational programme designed to imbue children with essential life skills.
Thousands protest in Spain's Mallorca against mass tourism
Reuters, Published on 22/07/2024
» PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain: Thousands of anti-tourism activists protested in Spain's Palma de Mallorca on Sunday in the latest demonstration against a key industry for the Iberian nation.
Banks deny they helped Myanmar junta buy weapons
Post Reporters, Published on 28/06/2024
» The Thai Bankers’ Association (TBA) said on Friday that it stood firmly against facilitating transactions for the procurement of weapons for Myanmar’s military junta.
Going against the grain
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/05/2024
» The government's plan to sell old rice stored in warehouses for a decade in northeastern Thailand stunned some onlookers, leading to concerns about the adverse impact on public health.
PTTEP stake in Myanmar gas field rises after Chevron exit
Reuters, Published on 09/04/2024
» WASHINGTON - The US energy company Chevron has quit the Yadana natural gas field in Myanmar, a spokesperson said, more than two years after it condemned violence and human rights abuses in the military-run country and announced it would leave.