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Headline CPI up 3.79% y/y in Feb, less than forecast
Reuters, Published on 07/03/2023
» The headline consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.79% in February from a year earlier, less than analyst forecasts, due mainly to lower energy and food prices, Commerce Ministry data showed on Tuesday.
Ministry of Labour and Phra Ratchawang Municipal Police Station inspect illegal alien workers
Published on 07/03/2023
» With the aim of strengthening national security and economy, Minister of Labour Mr. Suchart Chomklin on 24 February 2023 ordered the Department of Employment (DOE) to visit Pak Khlong Talad (Flower Market) to inspect illegal alien workers vying for Thai workers’ jobs.
The trouble with carbon markets
Oped, Published on 07/03/2023
» In January, it was revealed that as much as 90% of the carbon credits approved by one of the world's largest certifiers may be phantom, thus not representing actual carbon cuts in the atmosphere. While the scandal may have shocked some, it should be no surprise. Today's voluntary carbon markets are not designed to be fit for purpose.
Lab meat slow to catch on in Singapore
Business, Published on 07/03/2023
» SINGAPORE: Huber's Butchery in Singapore's lush Dempsey Hill is the only restaurant in the world selling lab-grown meat, but the supply is so limited there are just six servings -- cultivated chicken in a salad or on kebab sticks -- only on Thursdays.
Indorama Ventures sees its revenue rising by up to 10%
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/03/2023
» Thailand-based chemical producer Indorama Ventures Plc (IVL) expects its revenue to rise by 5-10% in fiscal 2023, driven by growing demand, despite the prospects of a global recession.
Court jails 5 hunters for killing tigers
News, Published on 07/03/2023
» Kanchanaburi: The Thong Pha Phum provincial court has sentenced five hunters to almost five years in prison for killing a tiger and her cub in a national park in Thong Pha Phum district last year.
Opposition camp targets Saksayam
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/03/2023
» The opposition camp plans to lodge another petition against suspended Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob with the Constitutional Court, asking the court to revoke his rights to contest in elections.
More cancer patients get health cover
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/03/2023
» At least 250,000 cancer patients benefited from the National Health Security Office's (NHSO) gold card universal healthcare scheme in 2022, up from an annual average of 100,000 beneficiaries in the five years prior, the office has said.
MFP unveils final pick for Bangkok
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/03/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) revealed its last potential election candidate for Bangkok yesterday, as it continues to work towards securing a landslide win in the capital in the upcoming polls.
India overcomes leadership limitations
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 07/03/2023
» If anything, the outcome of the G20 foreign ministerial meeting was a good barometer of the true nature of India's potential as a global power. On its own turf, it still was not able to garner support from all the G20 members to agree on the joint ministerial statement last week. The host was very disappointed, given its recent success at the Bali summit last November. The harsh reality serves as a reminder of the prevailing geopolitical rivalry, which is getting worse by the day. Just a few months ago, India was hailed as a hero for playing a very important role in assisting the G20 host, Indonesia, to broker the G20 leaders' statement -- once described as an impossible task. Since then, New Delhi has been very proud of its political clout.