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Thai trademark watchdog sharpens its teeth
Online Reporters, Published on 11/10/2025
» The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has intensified its efforts to protect Thai brands from being opportunistically registered by foreign entities through its Trademark Monitor initiative.
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.
Brazil sues EV giant BYD over ‘slavery’ conditions at plant
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/05/2025
» SAO PAULO — Brazilian labour prosecutors are suing Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD (Build Your Dreams) Company and two contractors over allegations of slave labour and human trafficking at the construction site of a manufacturing plant.
Tourism surveys Chinese market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/05/2025
» While the government is hoping tourism can drive the economy during its "Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025" campaign, the industry has been hit by several setbacks, resulting in slower growth since the pandemic.
Korean Air rebrands after completing merger
Published on 12/03/2025
» SEOUL - Korean Air has launched new aircraft livery and corporate branding that will be introduced across the company as it combines with South Korean rival Asiana Airlines to become one of Asia’s biggest carriers.
Paetongtarn to issue safety message to Chinese tourists
Published on 17/01/2025
» The government is trying to contain damage to tourism, starting with a message in Chinese from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to ensure the safety of tourists from China planning to visit Thailand.
Selected shares slip over fears of arrivals dip
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/01/2025
» Shares of Airports of Thailand (AOT), hotels and airlines plunged on Monday on concerns that Chinese tourist arrivals might fall short of this year's estimate of 8 million as looming trafficking fears prompted Chinese travellers to cancel their planned visits to Thailand.
Rahm wins Masters crown to reclaim World No.1 spot
AFP, Published on 10/04/2023
» AUGUSTA (UNITED STATES) - Jon Rahm delivered tension-packed clutch shots down the stretch on Sunday to win the Masters, capturing his second major title to reclaim the world number one ranking.
OECD raises global growth forecast but recovery 'fragile'
AFP, Published on 17/03/2023
» PARIS: The OECD raised its global economic growth forecast on Friday as inflation eases and China emerges from Covid restrictions, but warned of vulnerabilities as seen in the US bank sector turmoil.
Renault, Nissan boards approve 'rebalanced' alliance
AFP, Published on 06/02/2023
» LONDON - The boards of French automaker Renault and Japanese partner Nissan have approved a major overhaul of their rocky 24-year alliance following months of negotiations, the companies said on Monday.