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What is the current cannabis situation?
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 17/08/2022
» It has been over two months since Thailand legalised the cultivation and sale of cannabis for medical purposes.
Operators upbeat on cuts
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk and Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 23/04/2022
» Authorities say Thailand is on track to regain its spot as one of the world's top tourist destinations, with a goal of earning 1.5 trillion baht this year after the elimination of RT-PCR tests upon arrival and the Test & Go scheme from May 1.
J&J and other drugmakers go on trial over US opioid crisis
AFP, Published on 20/04/2021
» SAN FRANCISCO: Four drugmakers, including Johnson & Johnson, went on trial Monday over claims they helped fuel the deadly opioid epidemic in the United States through deceptive marketing that downplayed the risks of addiction.
Safe and sane at home
Business, Jonathan Knudsen, Published on 08/04/2020
» Many of us are abruptly and unexpectedly working from home, juggling the demands of a job and family, many of whom are also unexpectedly home.
China's hottest investment: Overpriced sneakers
AFP, Published on 10/11/2019
» SHANGHAI: Forget stocks, real estate, even cryptocurrencies -- China's hottest investment nowadays may be the Nike, Adidas, and Puma basketball shoes that "sneakerheads" like Hu Huaiyuan fight to get their hands on.
Energy Ministry to colour palm oil biodiesel
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/10/2019
» The Energy Ministry plans to deal with the long-running nuisance of smuggled crude palm oil from neighbouring countries by colourising purified biodiesel at palm oil crushing facilities.
ADB lowers outlook for GDP growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/07/2019
» Thailand's GDP is set to grow by less than 4% this year and next after the first-quarter growth downturn and the sharp export slowdown provided a backdrop of subdued momentum going forward, says the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Currency's muscle miffs shippers
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 08/07/2019
» Fear and loathing of the baht's rapid gain have been on the rise, especially among Thai exporters, as the local currency is perceived as a conduit for speculators to reap short-term gains.
Exports struggle for life
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 20/05/2019
» Standing between the shoulders of two giants, Thailand has been one of the casualties of brewing trade tensions between China and the US, with tangible effects already manifesting through disappointing export performance.
Avoiding the urban crush of possessions
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/10/2018
» City life can sometimes feel like being crushed sardines in a tin box, where living and storage space is narrow and limited.