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World Cup cut from NBTC rule
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 03/04/2024
» The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution to remove the World Cup football tournament from its "must have" rule, effective immediately.
Airline suggests facilities upgrade to reach hub status
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/04/2024
» If Thailand wants to achieve its goal of becoming a regional aviation hub, international airlines recommend facilities development at key airports, serving more than flight services, in addition to seamless transport between airports and inner cities.
Rosli claims second stage victory in Tour of Thailand
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 03/04/2024
» Malaysian cyclist Muhammad Nur Aiman Rosli, representing Terengganu Cycling team, demonstrated his strength with a solo breakaway under the scorching 40C heat. He crossed the finish line to claim victory in the second stage of the 2024 Tour of Thailand on Tuesday.
All imported goods now face VAT
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/04/2024
» Following a mandate from Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the government looks set to impose a 7% value-added tax (VAT) on imported goods valued from one baht up, commencing in May.
Cholnan frets at weed policy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/04/2024
» Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew expressed concern that most people do not agree with the Pheu Thai Party's plan to recriminalise cannabis following a recent media interview by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on the subject.
Thai banks told to focus on tech as returns wane
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/04/2024
» Thai banks are being urged to ramp up their technology transformation efforts to enhance their income after a study found they had the lowest return on equity (ROE) ratio in the region, despite maintaining strong competitiveness compared with their regional peers.
Secretary: Scheme tool for stimulus
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/04/2024
» Thailand needs to inject stimulus money into the economy and the digital wallet scheme is one tool to accomplish this goal, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
People-to-people diplomacy a better fit
Oped, Paskorn Jumlongrach, Published on 03/04/2024
» A large crowd gathered near the 2nd Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge in Mae Sot district on the morning of March 25 as the Thai government, through the Thai Red Cross Society and its Myanmar counterpart, released the first batch of humanitarian aid to those affected by fighting between Myanmar army and ethnic resistance forces.
New plan to solve monkey infestation
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/04/2024
» Natural Resources and Environment Minister Phatcharavat Wongsuwan is looking to open a macaque control centre in Lop Buri to sterilise the monkeys and transfer them to other areas in a bid to solve problems they cause in the town.
BMA dredges city's canals to stave off seasonal floods
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/04/2024
» In an effort to ward off flooding during the rainy season, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has begun dredging the city's canals, with the work expected to be finished in May.