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Leading Shared Mobility Operator Bolt Launches Green Category in Bangkok
Published on 05/04/2024
» Bolt, the leading global shared mobility operator, is proud to announce the launch of its Green category in Bangkok, featuring over 2,000 hybrid and electric cars. This strategic initiative marks a significant step towards Bolt's long-term environmental commitment to becoming a carbon net-zero company by 2040. With this category, riders will have the opportunity to hail an electric or a hybrid vehicle. Nathadon Suksiritarnan at Bolt said, "We continue to scale up our operations for the benefit of our customers and the communities in which we operate. Having electric and hybrid vehicles on our platform is a step towards ensuring environmentally conscious ways for people to move around in the city and reduce our ecological footprint. The new category also aims at expanding Bolt's ride options, thereby creating more economic opportunities for drivers and providing passengers with more options to choose from.”
Bangkok Aims for Economic, Hopeful City Transformation
Published on 05/04/2024
» Bangkok has discussed JETRO’S presentation of the results of a survey of economic trends of Japanese joint venture companies in Thailand in the second half of 2023 towards the development of Bangkok as a city of economy and hope.
Bentley Unveils First Two-Tone Bentayga EWB
Published on 05/04/2024
» A striking, highly personalised duo-tone Bentayga EWB Azure V8 – the first of its kind – has been delivered to its expectant customers, crafted by hand by Bentley’s bespoke and personalisation division, Mulliner. This vehicle marks a growing trend among Bentley customers for personal commissions, offering a glimpse into the limitless possibilities a Mulliner commission provides. Among the unique features requested by the owners was a bespoke two-tone exterior finish, prompting Bentley Motors to advance the introduction of two-tone finishes for Bentayga EWB by 12 months.
We need climate adaptation now
Oped, Published on 05/04/2024
» The announcement made by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) is a grim warning of record-high temperatures. The entire nation is bracing for scorching hot weather this month, with forecasters saying temperatures look set to reach 44.5 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country. For example, the mercury level in the Thoen district of the northern Lampang province reached 42C on Monday and yesterday, the hottest temperatures for this year’s summer so far. Meanwhile, the TMD reported the temperature of Muang district was not far behind at 41.8C.
Petrol bomb attacks on Malaysian mart raise heat on Anwar
Published on 05/04/2024
» Attacks on a Malaysian convenience store chain over an insult to Islam have the potential to rock Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s fragile coalition in the Muslim-majority nation.
Thai fish entrails sour curry ranked world's worst
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/04/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said TasteAtlas' ranking of kaeng tai pla, a famous southern Thai curry made with fish entrails, as the "Worst Rated Food in the World" only showed the food preference of some people.
Chisana Nami: A New Wave of Teppanyaki Elegance at Erawan Bangkok
Published on 05/04/2024
» Nestled steps away from the iconic Erawan Shrine, the newly unveiled Chisana Nami is redefining the art of Japanese dining within the chic confines of the refurbished Erawan Bangkok. This latest gastronomic venture echoes the esteemed legacy of Nami Teppanyaki Steakhouse at JW Marriott Bangkok, offering patrons an evocative journey through its immersive teppanyaki experience.
Naturale Phuket Villas: Redefining Wellness Living
Published on 05/04/2024
» AAG Development, an expert developer for over 30 years, and Bangkok Hospital Group Phuket Province have launched “Naturale Phuket Private Pool Villas Care Connect”, exclusive homes integrated with holistic health services in a prime location in Phuket on Soi Cherngtalay 1 near Bang Tao Beach. The luxury homes promote good health in every aspect, including design and materials, enabling residents to live healthily.
March headline inflation misses central bank target for 11th month
Published on 05/04/2024
» Thailand's headline consumer price index dropped for the sixth straight month in March, the commerce ministry said, and was outside the central bank's target range for the 11th straight month.
S&P, Fitch say govt debt binge poses risk to fiscal consolidation
Published on 05/04/2024
» The government’s surprise move this week to take on more debt to stimulate the economy risks a setback for its fiscal consolidation efforts though it’s likely to accelerate growth in the near-term, according to ratings companies.