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Tourism bucks northern Thailand's Q2 economic decline
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 01/09/2024
» CHIANG MAI: The economy in northern Thailand slowed in the second quarter, marking a slight decrease from Q1 due to the high cost of living and lack of economic stimulus programmes, said Pornvipa Tangcharoenmonkong, the Northern Office director of the Bank of Thailand (BoT).
PM has much to prove
Postbag, Published on 01/09/2024
» Re: "The omen of Paetongtarn's leadership", (Opinion, Aug 27).
Olympics, exports drive uptick in July manufacturing
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/08/2024
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) in July increased by 1.7% year-on-year to 96.7 points, driven by various factors including the 2024 Olympics and growing exports, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Shares boosted by growing hopes for a soft landing
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/08/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks closed in on a fourth month of gains, lifted by hopes of a soft landing for the US economy. The dollar was poised for its worst monthly performance in nine months on the view that US interest rates are all but certain to start falling next month.
Small firms feel the pinch amid an array of challenges
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/08/2024
» Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remain trapped in a cycle of rising costs, declining revenues and weakening consumer purchasing power.
B190bn windfall from renewable shift
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 31/08/2024
» Power companies are expected to rack up an additional 190 billion baht from electricity sales to the government as Thailand shifts towards greater use of renewable power between 2024 and 2037, says Krungthai Compass, the research unit of Krungthai Bank.
Palatable Peranakan
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/08/2024
» Tucked away in the quiet residential Sukhumvit Soi 67, Your Licious Home Cuisine is a brainchild of self-taught chef couple Ruj and Neelunchana "Nong" Purnariksha who warmly open their home to discerning diners who seek Peranakan, or Nyonya, cuisine in the heart of Bangkok.
Cathay Pacific in call for action on switch to green aviation fuel
South China Morning Post, Published on 30/08/2024
» Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has urged the government to come up with a plan to help local airlines make the switch to green fuel, including subsidies or logistics support, for moving towards carbon neutrality goals amid supply shortages.
BoT governor, finance minister to discuss inflation
Reuters, Published on 30/08/2024
» Thailand's central bank chief and finance minister will meet in early September to open negotiations on an inflation target for 2025, a senior official said, as the government seeks a new goal with an eye on a rate cut that it has pushed for months.
“Wave of inspiration”
Published on 30/08/2024
» Kinesia Pilates, located on the 4th floor of The Upper Ground Bangkok, recently hosted a groundbreaking event aimed at empowering women to embrace their authentic selves. The event, led by renowned instructor Kru Hong, Mejirasaya Uiwatanachai, featured an exclusive appearance by one of her most influential mentors, a 68-year-old model and close friend. Her profound insights on life and the power of simplicity left a lasting impact on all attendees, encouraging them to find beauty in every moment of life’s movement. The highlight of the event was an intimate interview with Yazeemmenah Rossi, who shared life stories that challenged conventional mindsets, offering warmth, wisdom, and practical advice for daily living. Her message was clear: the happiness and success everyone desires are within reach, waiting to be unlocked through self-awareness and the cultivation of inner strength.