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Strong US jobs growth dents hopes for rate cut
Reuters, Published on 07/06/2024
» Global stocks retreated from all-time highs on Friday and US government debt yields jumped after unexpectedly strong US jobs data doused hopes the Federal Reserve would soon follow the euro zone and Canada in cutting interest rates.
Khao San raids crack down on laughing gas
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/06/2024
» Nineteen migrant workers were arrested for selling laughing gas-filled balloons to tourists during a police raid on entertainment venues and shops on Khao San Road in Bangkok.
Ex-policeman given life sentence
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/06/2024
» The Criminal Court on Friday sentenced a former police lieutenant to death for killing a businessman in late December but commuted the penalty to life in prison in light of his helpful testimony.
New campaign to curb children's vape use
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/06/2024
» The National Health Commission Office (NHCO) has agreed on five principles to prevent e-cigarette use among children and adolescents, as studies show that the earlier a person starts using tobacco, the higher the chance of developing an addictive lifelong habit.
Chadchart suspends gym equipment programme
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/06/2024
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt on Friday suspended the 40-million-baht procurement programme for gym equipment for three sports centres run by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) amid an outcry over suspected corruption.
Rivals Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines team up to source sustainable aviation fuel
South China Morning Post, Published on 07/06/2024
» HONG KONG: Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines (SIA), two of Asia's top aviation firms, have tied up to promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the region, a critical initiative for a sector which is facing decarbonisation challenges.
FrieslandCampina Executives on Asia's Product Development
Published on 07/06/2024
» FrieslandCampina, manufacturer and distributor of high-quality dairy product brands namely Foremost, Falcon, and Debic, unveils the executives’ thoughts featuring Mr. Jan Derck van Karnebeek, CEO, and Ms. Corine Tap, Asia President, on the organisational management framework and product development in response to market demand, as well as their commitment to sustainable development, addressing the quality of milk as good nutrition for people around the globe. On this occasion, FrieslandCampina executives visit Thailand aiming to explore the market and gain new insights among consumers in the region.
EC goes ahead with Senate election dates
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/06/2024
» The Election Commission decided on Friday to stick to its schedule for the Senate election, starting with the first round on Sunday.
CMG Expands Portfolio with JUNG SAEM MOOL
Published on 07/06/2024
» Central Marketing Group (CMG), part of Central Retail Corporation and Thailand's leading brand retailer with over 30 world-class lifestyle brands in its portfolio, is delighted to announce it has become the exclusive JUNG SAEM MOOL distributor in Thailand. Embracing the growing K-Beauty trend, CMG is confident that welcoming this popular make-up brand will help achieve over 20% sales growth in the beauty product category in 2024.
Suzuki to stop making cars in Thailand to focus on EV shift
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/06/2024
» Suzuki Motor Corp will halt production of cars and trucks in Thailand by the end of next year to focus resources on producing electric and hybrid vehicles elsewhere, the company said Friday.