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Thai coconut industry takes steps to ban monkey labour
Business, Published on 08/07/2025
» The Thai Coconut Industry Group has taken a decisive step to restore international confidence and protect local livelihoods by partnering with the Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) to address long-standing concerns about the historical use of monkey labour in coconut harvesting. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment for Thailand’s agricultural sector, underlining a strong commitment to ethical practices and animal welfare.
All the world's a stage
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 08/07/2024
» If Thailand wants its creative industry to grow domestically and internationally, all stakeholders must unite and reform the industry from the ground up, according to the soft power development subcommittee.
Why iMate 60 Pro is causing a sensation
Business, David Kirton, Mo Yelin, Max Cherney, Published on 05/09/2023
» SHENZHEN/SAN FRANCISCO: The surprise launch of the latest high-end smartphone from Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies has triggered an international guessing game over what is inside it.
Rate worries lead to worst week of the year on SET
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Pornkamon Teerapiboonkun, Published on 18/06/2022
» Recap: Asian shares were mixed while European shares rebounded yesterday as investors digested policy tightening by major central banks.
Shippers deny coconut milk rumour
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/06/2022
» The Commerce Ministry and food exporters brushed aside reports that Walmart, the giant US retailer, is dropping a Thai coconut milk brand on allegations of forced monkey labour, insisting such practices are a relic of the past.
Tag team to promote farm goods
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/06/2020
» The Commerce Ministry has teamed up with the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry to drive a marketing-led production strategy, aiming to upgrade Thailand to a hub for quality agricultural products and food.
Creativity in the Year of the Rat
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 31/01/2020
» Last Saturday, we celebrated Chinese New Year and the arrival of the Year of the Rat, or to be more precise, the Metal Rat. The rat is the first of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, so we are beginning a new cycle in this new decade. Today, let's explore what creative inspirations we may derive from the rat to succeed in the year ahead.
Boutique hotels get a lift from Airbnb
Business, Published on 13/06/2019
» Airbnb saw a 61% year-on-year increase in guests in Phuket to 320,000 in the past 12 months, mainly driven by the popularity of boutique hotels and a younger generation of international travellers.
Pet cloning service duplicates star pooch
Business, Published on 18/12/2018
» BEIJING: Juice is a one-foot-tall canine wonder who has starred in dozens of Chinese film and television productions.
Volkswagen's monkeys
Business, Published on 07/02/2018
» Late last month, the New York Times reported that researchers used monkeys to test the effects of inhaling diesel fumes from a Volkswagen. The research was commissioned by the European Research Group on Environment and Health in the Transport Sector, an organisation funded entirely by three big German car manufacturers: Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW.