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Businesses up in smoke
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Yuthana Praiwan and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/05/2024
» A deadline set by cannabis advocacy groups is rapidly approaching for the government to justify its plan to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic.
Asian shares retreat on China weakness
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/05/2024
» RECAP: Stocks in Asia fell yesterday after data from China showed fresh economic weakness and traders reassessed the path forward for US interest rates.
Gunkul suspends cannabis investment amid confusion
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/05/2024
» SET-listed Gunkul Engineering, a renewable energy developer that diversified into the cannabis and hemp business three years ago, is suspending further investment in cannabis based on its nearly 2-billion-baht budget, pending clarity from the government regarding its policy on the drug.
Pot law won't blunt arrivals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/01/2024
» Tourism operators say the new cannabis and hemp draft law prohibiting recreational use could lead to dispensaries closing down, but it wouldn't affect the overall tourism industry as hemp is not a major draw for foreign tourists.
Cannabis issue still causing jitters
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/05/2023
» Since the government legalised cannabis on June 9, 2022 by removing the plant from the list of prohibited narcotics, the tourism sector was expected to reap a windfall as Thailand was the first country in Asia to allow hemp consumption for certain purposes, other than recreational use.
Gulf Gunkul eyes state clean energy projects
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/03/2023
» Gunkul Engineering Plc, a renewables developer and construction firm, is working with Gulf Energy Development Plc, Thailand's largest power producer by market value, to expand its renewable power businesses through government clean energy projects.
Snake tries to shed its skin
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 14/01/2023
» Several generations of Thais are familiar with the "arrow-stuck snake" logo of the cooling talcum powder brand, but The British Dispensary Co wants to transform its product lines after more than a century in business.
Call to solve trading free-for-all
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/11/2022
» Regulatory loopholes and the lack of a timely warning system pose major risks for stock market regulators and investors when lesser-known stocks come into the spotlight, shaking public confidence in the Thai bourse.
Breaking down a great idea
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/11/2022
» The easing of the pandemic was not only good for the economy, but also a campaign against single-use plastic bags and styrofoam containers.
Gunkul plans to take part in ERC auction
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/11/2022
» SET-listed Gunkul Engineering, a renewable energy developer and construction firm, has announced its participation in an auction for power generation from renewable resources to be held by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).