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The economic benefits of cannabis
Oped, Published on 19/06/2024
» Thailand is at a crossroads between accepting cannabis as a new kind of product or restricting its usage only to medical needs. Social views are divided: one side focuses on the negative effects on society, such as negative impacts on family and community relationships, while the other side stresses the positive effects, including easier and cheaper access for medical uses and contributions to the economy in terms of production, employment, and tourism-related activities.
SET100 admits 9 new firms to index
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 19/06/2024
» Sky ICT and Jasmine International were recently selected by the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) for the SET100 and SET100FF (free float) indices in the second half of 2024.
Raid on waste plant finds barrels stored illegally
News, Published on 19/06/2024
» Phetchabun: Authorities raided an industrial waste treatment plant in Sri Thep district and found several barrels containing chemicals buried underground without proper treatment, which may explain why residents have reported a strong chemical odour recently.
Mall operators back net-zero goal
Business, Published on 19/06/2024
» The Thai Shopping Centre Association (TSCA) is promoting sustainable policies covering economic, environmental and social aspects to strengthen the economy.
Seacha hosts talk on Bhutan's conservation practices
Life, Published on 19/06/2024
» The Southeast Asian Cultural Heritage Alliance (Seacha) is holding a talk on "How Traditional Ways Of Life In Bhutan Help Sustain The Environment" via Zoom, on Saturday at 11am.
Vimut seen hitting revenue goal
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/06/2024
» The Thai economy is likely to remain sluggish in the second half this year, resulting in fewer visits at privately-run Vimut Hospital, but its operator remains confident of reaching a revenue target of 1.3 billion baht this year, driven by the treatment of foreign patients.
Going private in poorer countries
Oped, Published on 19/06/2024
» In recent years, governments in low- and middle-income countries have been experimenting with ways to alleviate the financial burden of high out-of-pocket costs for health care, which account for 40% of households' catastrophic health spending. To ensure universal access, they are gradually shifting away from public provision of health care to publicly funded insurance that covers treatment at private facilities.
UN top council slams N Korea's rights record
Oped, Published on 19/06/2024
» North Korea's ongoing human rights violations were slammed and shamed by most members of the UN Security Council in a meeting last week. In a powerful briefing by both diplomats and a high profile North Korean political defector, the 15-member council underscored the noxious relationship between the regime's massive military buildups at the expense of both its population's human rights and physical well being -- namely access to sufficient food and nutrition.
'Secondary' exports to get more attention
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/06/2024
» The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) has analysed secondary export products with what is deemed a low value amid non-discriminatory trade policies as well as a government push for more exports.
Citizen's Tsuyosa series celebrates Pride Month
Life, Published on 19/06/2024
» One of Citizen's highlights to celebrate Pride Month is the iconic Tsuyosa collection from the NJ0151-53W series, priced at 18,000 baht. This watch suits every lifestyle with its sunray rainbow blue dial, featuring multicolour tones that contrast between blue and rainbow hues. It combines contemporary sportiness with timeless elegance. With a versatile 40mm size, it is powered by Miyota's automatic mechanical Caliber 8210 movement, equipped with a date function at the 3 o'clock position, water resistance up to 50m and a power reserve of 40 hours.