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Do blue zones hold the key to future travel?
Business, Vijay Verghese, Published on 13/08/2024
» What constitutes a perfect holiday? Clearly there are vastly divergent views on this. Pundits and peripatetics have long struggled with this conundrum, never quite finding a satisfying answer.
Private sector monitoring Mideast
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/10/2023
» The business sector is closely monitoring the conflict between Israel and Hamas, as it is concerned about escalating violence and the potential impact on trade relations between Thailand and Israel, worth an estimated 40 billion baht.
Arkhom pledges stability after poll
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/03/2023
» The government is ready to take action, even in a caretaker position before the next administration takes power, should global volatility affect the country's economy or financial system, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith told reporters.
Nightlife eyes longer opening hours
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 18/08/2022
» Khao San Road could see night entertainment venues open until 4am after the government held talks with local businesses, as both sides try to maintain positive momentum for the upcoming high season.
Tourism operators fret over policy rate hike
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/08/2022
» Domestic tourism operators are concerned about the hike in the policy rate by the Bank of Thailand as banks may apply the new rate in the near future which could heavily dampen tourism outlook this year.
Ukraine and implications for investors
Business, Yuttachai Teyarachakul, Published on 02/06/2022
» Over an extended period of continued tensions between Russia and Ukraine, financial markets have recently suffered a sell-off. Volatility has risen across most risky asset classes.
Expats' costs rising in Asia
Business, Published on 08/07/2021
» Asia dominates the list of the world's most costly cities for expatriates, despite significant shifts -- including a big drop of 11 points for Bangkok to 46th place -- according to the global human resources consultancy Mercer.
How Artificial Intelligence Is Taking Over Our Gadgets
Business, Christopher Mims, Published on 28/06/2021
» If you think of AI as something futuristic and abstract, start thinking different.
Top 10 shareholders lose B141bn value
Business, Published on 09/12/2020
» The pandemic crisis has bled the wealth of Thailand's top 10 richest shareholders by 141 billion baht, with Gulf Energy Development's chief executive Sarath Ratanavadi retaining the top spot for the second consecutive year.
Grounded in reality
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Dusida Worrachaddejchai & William Hicks, Published on 10/08/2020
» This year will be the first in the history of Thai tourism that the high and low seasons are rendered indistinct as fear of coronavirus infection keeps people at home.