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EU clamps down on food waste, fast fashion
AFP, Published on 09/09/2025
» STRASBOURG, France - European Union lawmakers gave a final green light Tuesday to a law on slashing back the mountains of food wasted in Europe each year, and curbing the environmental impact of so-called fast fashion.
VAT rate to remain at 7% for another year
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/09/2025
» The outgoing caretaker cabinet has approved an extension of the 7% value-added tax (VAT) rate until the end of September 2026 to ease economic pressures and sustain domestic consumption, caretaker deputy finance minister Julapun Amornvivat said on Tuesday.
Call for action to curb soaring baht
Published on 09/09/2025
» Regulators are being asked to intervene in the market to tame the Thai baht, which has appreciated to a four-year high and could rise further because of a weakening US dollar.
SuperRich 1965 marks 60 years with e-Wallet
Published on 09/09/2025
» SuperRich 1965 (Orange), Thailand’s No.1 foreign currency exchange, is celebrating its 60th anniversary under the theme “60 Years of Trust, Moving Forward Together.” The company has introduced its new mascot, “Nong Super,” as a travel partner that reflects a modern image and connects with new-generation travellers. SuperRich is also driving digital transformation by integrating services across both branch and online platforms, with plans to launch an e-Wallet to serve international tourists. The company is targeting 20% growth and aims to surpass THB 100 billion in currency exchange volume by 2027.
UOB Thailand wins seven sustainability and ESG awards
Published on 09/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 9, 2025 — UOB Thailand has clinched seven major sustainability and ESG awards, reinforcing its position as a leading driver of the country’s transition towards a low-carbon economy.
Russian strike kills at least 20 in eastern Ukraine
AFP, Published on 09/09/2025
» KYIV - A Russian strike on Tuesday in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region killed at least 20 people, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a social media post, the latest massive deadly strike amid stalled peace efforts.
Police bust e-cigarette factory, arrest Chinese managers
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/09/2025
» Two Chinese managers were arrested and about 20,000 vaping products and production equipment seized during a police raid on a warehouse in Bangkok’s Bang Khunthian district on Tuesday.
Thai regulator probes crypto cyber-attack claims
Published on 09/09/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered all Thai digital asset exchanges to publicly clarify reports of cyber-attacks amid viral social media claims, warning investors to rely exclusively on official information channels.
US sanctions Myanmar and Cambodia scam kingpins
Published on 09/09/2025
» WASHINGTON - The United States has imposed sanctions on cyber scam operators in Myanmar and Cambodia, a booming industry that Washington says stole tens of billions from Americans last year, according to a Treasury Department statement.
Thai Hair Transplant Expert Earns Global Recognition
Published on 09/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 2025 — Dr. Ben Butwong, widely known as “Dr. Ben”, Director of Mediren Clinic and a long-standing specialist in hair transplantation, has gained international recognition after being invited as a guest speaker and trainer at the annual meeting of the Indonesian Society of Dermatology and Venereology (PERDOSKI) in Bali, Indonesia.