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Race to the podium
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 26/08/2024
» Two weeks after the curtain closes on the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, Thailand is reaffirming its long-standing commitment to bidding for the 2030 Youth Olympic Games, seeing it as a key opportunity to push its sports industry forward and generate income.
CFR upbeat on Chinese New Year spending
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/01/2024
» Overall expenditure during Chinese New Year is expected to grow by at least 5-10% from the level recorded last year, driven by government incentives and promotional campaigns in the private sector, as Thais could spend up to 31% more than during the regular period, according to Central Food Retail (CFR), operator of Tops grocery stores.
All eyes on the new cabinet
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/09/2023
» The new cabinet started work last week as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin led the members to be sworn in at Government House. Many new ministers did not wait for the policy announcement, scheduled for today, checking in at their new offices right away.
Balancing tradition and innovation
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 25/10/2022
» Last month, I watched with admiration some parts of the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. I couldn't help thinking, "Wow, they put on quite a show."
Green shoots in Phangnga
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/10/2022
» Climate change and environmental sustainability have been hot global issues in recent decades.
Managing software supply chain risk
Business, Taylor Armerding, Published on 03/08/2022
» The software supply chain is both a blessing and a curse. It's an amazing, labyrinthine and complex network of components that, when it works as designed and intended, delivers the magical conveniences of modern life: information and connections from around the world plus unlimited music, videos and other entertainment, all in our pockets. Vehicles with lane assist and accident avoidance. Home security systems. Smart traffic systems. And on and on.
Why is Thailand going through yet another dry Songkran?
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 13/04/2022
» Splashing has been banned during Songkran for a third consecutive year, frustrating some tourism operators. The decision was based on an increase in Covid-19 cases.
CPN rolls out 'Eat Play Love' campaign
Business, Published on 09/02/2022
» Leading retail operator Central Pattana Plc (CPN)'s Valentine's Day campaign utilises digital trends, cutting-edge technology, and an online dating application to bring out powerful romance.
Mall Group allocates up to B500m for Q1 campaigns
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 19/01/2022
» The Mall Group Co, the operator of The Mall and Paragon Department Stores and The Emporium and EmQuartier malls, is set to allocate 300-500 million baht for a marketing and promotional budget to stimulate shopping in the first quarter this year.
Shares mixed in thin holiday trade
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Pornkamon Teerapiboonkun, Published on 25/12/2021
» Recap: Global shares were mixed on Christmas Eve with thin trading volumes as some major markets, including Hong Kong and Singapore, closed early for the Christmas holiday.