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Juggling funds
Oped, Postbag, Published on 02/03/2024
» Re: "EC asked to probe minister's shares", (BP, Feb 26).
Biden calls Chinese electric vehicles a security threat
New York Times, Published on 01/03/2024
» WASHINGTON — United States President Joe Biden took steps Thursday toward blocking internet-connected Chinese cars and trucks from entry to the US auto market, including electric vehicles (EVs), saying they posed risks to national security because their operating systems could send sensitive information to Beijing.
Australian pilot, 2 locals freed after brief kidnapping in Papua New Guinea
Published on 26/02/2024
» SYDNEY: An Australian helicopter pilot and two local workers were released unharmed in Papua New Guinea on Monday within hours of being kidnapped at gunpoint in the remote highlands, police said, following negotiations with security forces.
Thailand's unicorn factory
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/02/2024
» The National Innovation Agency (NIA) has designed a new strategy to support local startups, facilitating their development and enabling them to keep pace with innovation demand in global markets.
Making the most of foreign direct investments
News, Published on 26/02/2024
» Few experts doubt that foreign direct investment can bolster economies by bringing in critical know-how, expanding local production, and creating jobs. It is no surprise, therefore, that attracting FDI has long been a top priority for developed and developing economies alike, as reflected in the generous incentives included in the United States' Inflation Reduction Act. But, when it comes to driving economic growth and development, FDI has a mixed record.
7,000 Myanmar citizens seeking Thai visas
Online Reporters, Published on 22/02/2024
» More than 7,000 Myanmar nationals have applied for visas with the Thai embassy in Yangon as mandatory conscription looms in the military-ruled country, figures from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs show.
Federation of Thai Industries warns of business woes ahead of minimum wage hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/02/2024
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) says businesses will suffer from a surge in operating costs if the government pushes ahead with its plan to raise the daily minimum wage to 400 baht this year.
Father of Thai held by Hamas seeks help
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 21/02/2024
» BURI RAM: The father of a Thai worker in Israel is demanding that the government negotiate for the release of his son who has been held captive by Hamas militants for nearly five months.
EEC ID system set for September launch
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/02/2024
» The Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) aims to launch the EEC ID system by September as an additional part of the existing EEC visa scheme which will further ease the burden of foreign investors and workers in the 35 promoted zones in the three EEC provinces.
Thai-Korean ties: Building on solid foundations
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/02/2024
» Despite the recent outrage surrounding the mistreatment of Thai travellers by South Korean immigration officials, the country remains committed to strengthening bilateral ties so both countries can move forward together, assured the new South Korean ambassador to Thailand, Park Yong Min.