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Myanmar junta risks losing gem, tourist hubs to armed groups
Bloomberg, Published on 08/07/2024
» Myanmar’s military regime is at risk of losing economic hubs in the northeast and along the west coast as resistance forces say they are taking over major towns after a China-brokered cease-fire collapsed last month.
Election Commission denies dragging out Senate results
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 08/07/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) brushed aside criticism that it was dragging its feet in announcing the certified result of the election for 200 new senators after an almost two-week lapse since the June 26 vote.
HK developer to explore opportunities
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/07/2024
» Hong Kong property developer New World Development (NWD) Co has shown interest in exploring investments in domestic projects, including digital finance, biotechnology and the 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject.
Govt keen to boost appeal to Muslim tourists
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/07/2024
» The government will continue to develop a strategy to turn Thailand into the region's hub for halal tourism, according to spokesman Chai Wacharonke, adding Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered all tourism-related agencies to promote the country as a Muslim-friendly destination.
Bus routes to link airports
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 08/07/2024
» State-run bus operator Transport Co will launch bus services to three major airports run by Airports of Thailand (AoT) and open ticketing offices in an effort to allow seamless travel to destinations in other provinces, the company announced on Monday.
Warning over inadequate funding for pensions
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/07/2024
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has warned that the Social Security Fund (SSF) may be insufficient to handle long-term payments.
Chinese EV price cuts get TCCT green light
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/07/2024
» The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) says price wars among electric vehicle (EV) dealerships do not violate the trade competition law, but rather foster competition.
Timeline: Boeing to plead guilty to fraud in US probe of fatal 737 Max crashes
Reuters, Published on 08/07/2024
» Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge and pay a fine of $243.6 million to resolve a US Justice Department investigation into two 737 Max fatal crashes, the government said in a court filing on Sunday.
"Concrete in Life" Captures Global Beauty in Concrete
Published on 08/07/2024
» At the core of every structure lies the enduring partnership of “cement and concrete” – essential elements that blend functionality, not only to meet the need for use and durability but also the aspect of beauty. ‘Concrete in Life’ is the annual photography competition initiated by the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) for five years in a row. This year’s exhibition is featured at the “GCCA CEO Gathering and Leaders Conference 2024” taking place for the first time in Bangkok, Thailand, showcasing the results of this year’s contest and a curated collection captured by photographers worldwide. From Urban Concrete to the intricate interplay of Concrete Infrastructure, Concrete in Daily Life, Beauty and Design, these images explore concrete’s diverse facets, as well as its role in sustainability and the environment.
China claims Philippine warships damaged reef in South China Sea
Reuters, Published on 08/07/2024
» BEIJING - China said on Monday "illegal" beaching of Philippine warships at the Nansha islands in the South China Sea had "gravely damaged" the coral reef ecosystem in the area, as both countries tussle over disputed territory at atolls in the vast waterway.