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Middle path sought in referendum majority row
Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2024
» A United Thai Nation list-MP has expressed support for a middle path as MPs and Senators continue to thrash out their differences over the size of the majority required to pass a referendum on amending the constitution.
Thailand to increase emission reduction targets
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/11/2024
» Thailand will aim to further reduce its emissions of harmful gases because a follow-up on the 2015 Paris climate agreement shows the country’s efforts are falling short of its target to help control the rising temperature of the planet, according to Chalermchai Sri-on, the minister of Natural Resources and Environment.
City Hall ‘sorry’ for cycle lane chaos
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/11/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has issued an apology and reopened a lane to traffic in Sukhumvit Soi 39 a day after closing it for a bicycle lane.
Old national stadium eyed as concert venue
Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2024
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports plans to turn the Supachalasai National Stadium on Rama I Road into a new concert venue.
Jury still out on Thaksin’s ‘dual citizenship’
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/11/2024
» Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa on Wednesday downplayed reports that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s role as a “campaign assistant” for the Pheu Thai Party may be illegal as he holds dual citizenship.
Thailand detects first case of new vaping disease
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/11/2024
» Thai health authorities have reported the first local case of a new vaping-related disease, and they fear more cases linked to heavy use of e-cigarettes.
Rice farmers to get help with harvest costs
Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2024
» The government is preparing to scrap a much-criticised fertiliser co-payment scheme and replace it with a new programme aimed at reducing rice farmers’ harvest costs, according to Agriculture Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat.
AAI Reports 283% Profit Growth, Eyes Continued Expansion
Published on 20/11/2024
» Asian Alliance International Public Company Limited (AAI), a leading Thai pet food manufacturer, reported outstanding Q3/2024 performance, with revenue growth of 37.8% and a net profit increase of 145% compared to the same period last year. This was driven by increased demand in pet food business, which remains the primary growth driver. For the first nine months of this year, net profit surged by 283.4% compared to the same period last year, reflecting strong demand from major brand clients who launched new products tailored to owners seeking specialised pet food. The gross profit margin remains within the target of 20-21%. The company is confident that total revenue for this year will meet the target of THB 6,500 million, comprising THB 5,700 million from pet food business and THB 800 million from human shelf-stable food. Production capacity expansion plans are progressing as expected. In August, the company commenced dry pet food production under the “Pro” brand and expanded capacity for canned and pouch-packed products, which will increase wet pet food production to 59,000 tons per year by Q1 next year.
Putin ‘open to Ukraine truce talks with Trump’
Reuters, Published on 20/11/2024
» MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to discussing a Ukraine ceasefire deal with Donald Trump but rules out making any major territorial concessions and insists Kyiv abandon ambitions to join NATO, five sources with knowledge of Kremlin thinking told Reuters.
DTGO and Huawei Launch Thai-Capable AI Language Model
Published on 20/11/2024
» Huawei Cloud and DTGO Corporation Limited (DTGO), a leading business group focused on social and environmental impact, have unveiled the world’s first large language model (LLM) designed for efficient performance in Thai, Chinese, and English. This groundbreaking innovation, DTLM, was launched on 18 November 2024 and developed using Huawei Cloud’s Ascend AI computing service. It aims to revolutionise business functions such as management, customer service, and data analysis for organisations across Thailand.