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  • GENERAL

    The thorny issue of digital wallet funding

    Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/04/2024

    » The coalition government led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin made a significant pivot on its flagship scheme, which aims to hands out 10,000 baht each to 50 million Thais via a digital wallet, shifting from government borrowing, which drew sharp criticism and raised concerns about potential violations of financial and fiscal discipline regulations.

  • GENERAL

    Arrivals set to soar amid holidays in East Asia

    Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/04/2024

    » Chinese and Japanese tourists are expected to flock to Thailand during the Labour Day holiday and Japan's Golden Week, driving arrivals to 996,000, up 29% from the corresponding period last year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

  • TECH

    X remains an influential platform

    Life, James Hein, Published on 24/04/2024

    » How influential is Twitter/X? Some will remember a while back when Elon Musk gave his opinion on Disney. I won't repeat it here but it was very direct. Up until recently, Disney hadn't posted anything on X but about a week before you read this, they were back with a gold checkmark. These cost about US$10,000 (368,000 baht), which while not expensive for Disney, indicates how they see X as a platform for communicating to all those potentially interested in all things Disney. Elon Musk is still supporting people like Gina Carano in suing Disney for what they did to her and others based allegedly on their political and religious views.

  • GENERAL

    True banking on AI to generate income

    Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/04/2024

    » True Corporation targets its digital revenue driven by artificial intelligence (AI) to reach 30% of total revenue from digital services in three years from 5% now, as it adopts an AI strategy to provide intelligence solutions to transform customer services and buoy local productivity.

  • GENERAL

    UiPath looks to AI automation

    Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/04/2024

    » UiPath, a US-based enterprise automation and software company, is shifting from robotic process automation to become an artificial intelligence (AI) automation platform to help businesses innovate and be more productive.

  • OPINION

    Sustainability ratings just a gimmick?

    Oped, Published on 24/04/2024

    » Amid mounting criticism of business operations' environmental and social impacts, businesses are proudly showcasing their sustainability ratings and awards to demonstrate their commitment to sustainable development. Yet, do these accolades credibly reflect such commitment, or are they just a public relations tool?

  • THAILAND

    CP Foods Steps Up in Environmental Initiatives Against Plastic Waste

    Published on 23/04/2024

    » Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) is stepping up its environmental conservation efforts, reaffirming its dedication to sustainable practices by decreasing plastic usage throughout its operations. Aligned with the Earth Day 2024 theme 'Planet vs. Plastics,' this initiative focuses on gradually eliminating single-use plastics and advocating for recyclable packaging across CP Foods' supply chain.

  • GENERAL

    Call to hike renewable proportion

    Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/04/2024

    » The government is being urged to increase the proportion of renewable power generation to more than the target of 50% set in the power development plan (PDP), which is scheduled to be finalised in the second quarter of this year.

  • OPINION

    Towards a just energy transition

    News, Published on 22/04/2024

    » Established in 1970, Earth Day is commemorated annually on April 22 to raise public awareness on environmental issues. Therefore, it is crucial to contemplate the strides made in combating pressing environmental issues, such as increased greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. When it comes to reducing or removing GHG emissions from the atmosphere, the transition away from fossil fuels becomes inevitable. However, it also prompts questions about whether this transition is simply just a transition or if it's a truly equitable and fair transition.

  • THAILAND

    Mongolia seeks closer ties amid major power rivalry

    News, Published on 22/04/2024

    » Ulaanbaatar hopes to achieve closer ties with Thailand across the board, Mongolian Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh said during an exclusive interview with Bangkok Post.

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