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The SME retirement dilemma: What to do with my business?
Business, Published on 22/10/2024
» As Thailand's business owners approach retirement, they are confronted with a pressing and complex dilemma that has deep socio-economic consequences. Ensuring that their businesses continue to thrive after they step away is not merely a personal concern but a broader issue with ramifications for the country's economic landscape.
AIS head granted additional extension
Business, Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 22/10/2024
» Somchai Lertsutiwong is to remain chief executive of Advanced Info Service (AIS) for another year, after his contract was extended for the second time.
Bangchak Leads SAF Delivery to Major Thai Airports
Published on 21/10/2024
» A pilot initiative to deliver Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into the pipeline system serving Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang International Airports has been launched, aiming to support the aviation industry’s goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This effort, aligned with standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), involves both domestic and international airlines within the SAF alliance.
Subcontractors Demand Overdue Payments from UJV – Samsung, Petrofac, and Saipem"
Published on 17/10/2024
» On 15 October 2024, at 10:00 hrs., the Federation of Subcontractors of TOP Refinery, CFP Project, Sriracha, consisting of 16 companies which are subcontractors of the Unincorporated Joint Venture of Samsung E&A (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (“Samsung”), Petrofac South East Asia Pte. Ltd. (“Petrofac”), and Saipem Singapore Pte. Ltd. (“Saipem”) (collectively, the “UJV – Samsung, Petrofac, and Saipem”), held a press conference at Ballroom 1 and Ballroom 2, 6th floor of Holiday Inn & Suites Siracha Laemchabang Hotel, Chonburi Province. The press conference was conducted to demand overdue payments from UJV – Samsung, Petrofac, and Saipem, which is the main contractor for the Clean Fuel Project (CFP) for Thai Oil Public Company Limited (“Thaioil”). The Federation announced that, if no clear solution is provided by UJV – Samsung, Petrofac, and Saipem, the executives and employees of all 16 companies will gather in front of Thaioil’s refinery on 18 October 2024.
EU needs to focus on innovation
News, Published on 14/10/2024
» In the three decades after World War II, Western Europe caught up with the United States in terms of per capita GDP. But since the mid-1990s, this trend has reversed, with the US growing twice as fast as Europe.
Singapore mansion on sale at record price after failed attempts
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/10/2024
» A luxury mansion in Singapore’s most exclusive neighbourhood is being put on the market for S$308 million (US$236 million), following at least two unsuccessful attempts to sell it previously.
Bangchak Leads Thailand’s Path to Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Published on 08/10/2024
» Bangchak Corporation’s leadership in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production took centre stage during the SAF Readiness in Thailand panel discussion at the Thai Aviation Sustainability Day, held at the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Representing the company, Mrs. Gloyta Nathalang, Senior Executive Vice President of Sustainability Management and Corporate Communications, emphasised Bangchak’s efforts in producing SAF from used cooking oil, marking a key milestone in Thailand’s transition to sustainable energy solutions.
Focus on domestic plays amid global turmoil
Business, Published on 05/10/2024
» The SET index rebounded from its monthly low of 1,352 points in September, reaching a 10-month high of 1,471 by the end of the month. The breakthrough above 1,430, which has been a key resistance level since November 2023, indicates a positive trend.
Let's go vegan
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 04/10/2024
» Thailand welcomes the return of the 10-day annual Vegetarian Festival which runs until Oct 11. Yellow flags with red Chinese characters are fluttering at markets, shopping malls, street stalls and restaurants to signify a special period where people abstain from meat, animal products and five pungent plants — onion, garlic, chives, rakkyo (Chinese onion) and tobacco. To join the celebrations, Life has put together a list of dining venues that offer meat-free delicacies, highlights from Phuket's Vegetarian Festival and much more.
Carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke harms health
Life, Published on 01/10/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: My understanding is that nicotine and tar are what hurt you when you smoke cigarettes. But you recently said there's also carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke, and that it's even more dangerous. Can you please explain? I want my husband to quit, and this may help.