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Warning over new hotel regulations
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/09/2023
» New ministerial regulations allowing places of accommodation with no more than eight rooms and 30 guests to be excluded from the hotel business would lead to a 15-20% loss of tourism revenue and an increase in safety risks, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Srettha plays down industry chief's resignation
Published on 03/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has downplayed the decision by Jullapong Thaveesri to resign as head of the Department of Industrial Works amid mounting pressure following a series of incidents involving hazardous materials, which have drawn criticism from the government leader.
Mideast jitters push gold past $2,400
Published on 12/04/2024
» Gold prices climbed to a fresh record on Friday as demand for the safe-haven asset was spurred by simmering Middle East tensions.
Govt will consider all sources of funding for B500bn handout scheme
Published on 05/04/2024
» The government will consider all sources of funding for the government's signature 500 billion baht handout scheme and ensure that public debt remains at manageable levels, a senior official said on Friday.
Garena zeroes in on content localisation
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/04/2024
» Garena Thailand, an online game developer and publisher under Sea Group, is focusing on content localisation to grow engagement with customers, aligning with the Thai government's soft power policy.
Mae Hong Son eyes rainy season revival
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/03/2024
» With tourism bookings plunging in Mae Hong Son amidst heavy smog and flight cancellations, the province is hoping to revive the market during the rainy season, with higher expenditure to compensate for losses during the hot season.
Thai Drinks eyes regional expansion
Business, Published on 16/03/2024
» Thai Drinks, the marketer and brand manager of est Cola, is keen on regional expansion in Asia, targeting the Gen Z segment.
Chinese ‘patriots’ gang up on local water giant
Published on 12/03/2024
» The Chinese beverage giant Nongfu Spring Co is the latest major brand to come under fire from an online army of nationalist citizens, underscoring the challenges for domestic companies navigating an increasingly patriotic environment.
Bankers wary regarding debt
Business, Published on 19/02/2024
» The high level of profits posted by the Thai banking sector last year generated a good deal of controversy, with some commentators suggesting interest rates were too high.
Thai economy in 'dangerous' recession, needs boost: Julapun
Published on 29/01/2024
» Thailand's economy is in a state of recession owing to a high level of household debt, a deputy finance minister said on Monday, raising pressure on the central bank to cut interest rates.