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The year travellers came back
Life, Story: Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 21/12/2023
» Upon the arrival of the Year of the Rabbit, Covid-19 became a seasonal virus and the world was full of hope again as borders reopened and travellers longed to indulge their wanderlust. This lit the torch for tourism to bounce back.
Govt to keep fuel, electric prices down as NY gift
News, Phusadee Arunmas and Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/12/2023
» The cabinet yesterday gave the green light to an Energy Ministry proposal to keep the diesel price under 30 baht per litre and cap the power tariff at 3.99 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) for households that use no more than 300 units per month.
Cabinet approves debt support for smaller firms, debtors
Reuters and online reporters, Published on 19/12/2023
» The cabinet approved debt suspension for smaller businesses and support for retail debtors, as the government will try to maintain diesel prices and electricity bills, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday.
The skincare industry's secret weapon? TikTok
Life, Amanda Little, Published on 18/12/2023
» 'Rare Beauty, I'm Coming For Ya!" shouts Haven Garza to 4 million TikTok followers as she dabs a liquid "luminiser" by the brand Rare Beauty on her face, to which she has already applied a toner, serum and moisturiser. This may sound like pretty standard fare for TikTok's highly popular get-ready-with-me beauty tutorials, but the skincare influencer in this case is seven years old.
Fuel sector preps for Euro 5 diesel on Jan 1
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/12/2023
» Thailand is gearing up to produce and distribute diesel that meets the Euro 5 environmental emission standard from Jan 1 next year, but the price remains unknown.
2024 GDP forecast is wishful thinking
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 14/12/2023
» If one thinks 2023 was a not-so-good year for the Thai economy because GDP growth is likely below 2%, 2024 could be worse owing to three major economic risks: liquidity inadequacy, high gasoline price, and high electricity cost.
Donald Tusk: recent EU bigwig back in command in Poland
AFP, Published on 13/12/2023
» WARSAW - Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who ousted the conservatives from power, is a veteran politician and former EU chief with a passion for football and roots in the anti-communist movement.
Children of jailed Nobel winner prepare to accept her prize
Reuters, Published on 09/12/2023
» OSLO - The teenage children of jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi fear they will never meet their mother again, but said they were proud of her struggle for women’s rights as they prepared to accept the award on her behalf on Sunday.
State wants to cap 2024 power tariff
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/12/2023
» Energy authorities are working to cap next year's power tariff at 4.1 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) as suggested by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who disagrees with an earlier proposal to increase the rate to 4.68 baht per unit, says Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Foreign firms selling baht bonds face new rules
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/12/2023
» Thailand plans to regulate the sale of baht-denominated bonds by foreign entities to shield local investors, a move that risks driving away borrowers from Laos and Myanmar.