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Norway to offer record number of Arctic oil, gas exploration blocks
AFP, Published on 25/01/2023
» OSLO - Norway on Tuesday said it plans to offer a record number of gas and oil exploration blocks in the Arctic, with environmental NGOs condemning an "aggressive" promotion of fossil fuels.
Banking on virtual success
Business, Published on 23/01/2023
» Leading companies in the financial, tech and telecom sectors have expressed interest in developing a virtual bank business, with the aim of exploring greater opportunities in the digital era.
Study puts spotlight on green finance
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/11/2022
» Fostering sustainable financing to help the country move towards net-zero carbon emissions and expanding digital assets are among the major roles the Thai capital market is to focus on over the next five years to enhance its competitiveness and support overall economic growth, a recent study revealed.
Lenders queue up for chance to offer digital loan service
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/08/2022
» The provision of digital personal loans has been expanding in response to the financial behaviours of consumers in the digital era, creating opportunities for low-income earners to access financial sources.
Four firms eye petroleum licence auction
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/06/2022
» Four companies -- two of which are Thai -- are interested in participating in an auction for new petroleum exploration and production licences in the Gulf of Thailand, part of the state's efforts to increase domestic gas supply, says the Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF).
New oil drilling licences set to be offered for Gulf sites
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/02/2022
» Authorities are planning to call for bids for new petroleum exploration and production licences in the Gulf of Thailand this April after a delay of 15 years, according to the Department of Mineral Fuels.
Maximum overload
Oped, Postbag, Published on 05/02/2022
» Re: "Fertility rate too low," (Editorial, Jan 31). It is disappointing to see the Post jumping on the bandwagon of pundits who advocate government action to increase the birth rate in order to boost the economy, while ignoring the larger context of a planet suffering from the ecological effects of too many people.
Cops culpable in condo rape
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/01/2022
» Last week's news about a security guard raping a condominium resident in Bangkok is not just another criminal case -- it reflects a systemic flaw within the Royal Thai Police (RTP), which is responsible for granting permits to security guards.
UK gives 23 more permits to French fishermen
AFP, Published on 11/12/2021
» BRUSSELS: Britain has granted another 23 licences to French fishermen, a government spokesperson said Saturday, a day after a deadline set by Paris to resolve a post-Brexit battle over fishing rights.
Virtual banks aim to make real impact
Business, Published on 24/05/2021
» Virtual banks should make convenience paramount to ensure their sustainability, according to a Bank of Thailand article titled "Virtual banks … the next step in Thailand's financial system".