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Retirement age to go up to 65: ministry
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 26/10/2024
» The Labour Ministry plans to raise the retirement age for both private and government sectors to 65 years, the same as in Singapore and Switzerland, said the minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Full recovery projected for Indian tourists this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/10/2024
» Thailand is expecting a full recovery of Indian tourist arrivals this year with more than 2 million arrivals anticipated, generating nearly 90 billion baht in revenue, driven by the visa-free scheme and a recovery in flights.
Bank of Thailand chief chided over revealing policy stance
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/10/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunha-vajira has cautioned the Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor for saying during an interview with foreign media that it is not Thailand's policy to make continuous interest rate cuts, following the central bank surprisingly trimming the country's policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 2.25% on Oct 16.
Chips set for latest hub push
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/10/2024
» Thailand has set a goal to strengthen its position in the regional semiconductor industry. Efforts are being made to prepare a skilled workforce for surging demands.
Asian shares steady after US rally
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/10/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were little changed yesterday after Wall Street rallied for the first time this week, powered by a jump in Tesla shares. Concerns about China's economy and a tight US presidential election dented Asian sentiment.
Bangkok traffic cure
Oped, Postbag, Published on 26/10/2024
» Re: "Congestion fee questions", (Editorial, Oct 23). Indeed, penalising parties using private cars coming to town does not alone solve the horrendous traffic jams that some Bangkokians have to endure. The crucial enticement is to provide alternatives that are reliable citi-wise and popular. In London, it is usual to see most office workers taking public transport to work and using private cars at weekends.
India, China pull back troops in Himalayas
Reuters, Published on 25/10/2024
» NEW DELHI - India and China have started pulling back troops from their final two face-to-face positions on the disputed Himalayan frontier, an Indian government source said, heralding an end to a four-year military standoff.
Reimagining education, co-creating lifelong learning for youth and adults
Published on 25/10/2024
» On 19 October 2024, continue the second day of the 3rd International Conference on Equitable Education under the theme “Reimagining Education, Co-Creating Lifelong Learning for Youth and Adults.”
Former YouTube star back in Thailand to face fraud charges
Online Reporters, Published on 25/10/2024
» Former YouTube celebrity Natthamon “Nutty” Khongchak and her mother arrived back in Thailand on Friday evening to face charges of swindling thousands of followers out of 2 billion baht through a foreign-exchange trading scam after they were arrested in Indonesia.
Indonesia joins growing list of nations, including Thailand, keen to be part of Brics
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/10/2024
» KAZAN - Indonesia has started the process of becoming part of the Brics in a sign of growing influence for the group that has positioned itself as an alternative to the global order led by the United States.