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Ripe time for culture-based action
Oped, Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi & Margareth Menezes, Published on 14/12/2023
» Climate change affects every aspect of our lives, from the food we produce and our health to global peace and security. But the climate crisis is transforming not only our natural ecosystems but also our social and cultural landscapes, eroding our tangible and intangible heritage and practices, and depriving us of precious sources of resilience, meaning, identity, and knowledge.
2024 GDP forecast is wishful thinking
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 14/12/2023
» If one thinks 2023 was a not-so-good year for the Thai economy because GDP growth is likely below 2%, 2024 could be worse owing to three major economic risks: liquidity inadequacy, high gasoline price, and high electricity cost.
Exhibit gathers the best of street art
Life, Published on 14/12/2023
» Art lovers are invited to immerse in a kaleidoscope of colours, shapes and narratives that adorn the walls of Tang Contemporary Art during "In And Out – Urban Expressions Across Borders" until Jan 10.
PM 'heavy-hearted' about 2024 prospects
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has admitted he felt "heavy-hearted" about the country's economic prospects next year, describing the current state of the economy as being in a crisis.
BKI aims to grow premiums by 8-10%
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/12/2023
» Bangkok Insurance (BKI) targets growing its premiums by 8-10% to 32.5 billion baht in 2024 with a net profit of more than 3 billion based on the improving economy, although domestic and global challenges remain.
Wage hike unlikely to push up prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/12/2023
» Increases to the daily minimum wage are unlikely to have a substantial effect on the domestic prices of goods and services, insisted the Commerce Ministry's planning unit.
NEPC 'wants 3.99 baht cap for average-use consumers'
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/12/2023
» The National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) wants to cap the power tariff at the present rate of 3.99 baht per unit for households that use no more than 300 units a month, according to a source close to an NEPC meeting.
'Alien rice' threatens local strains
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/12/2023
» Thai rice is now under threat of losing its identity due to the popularity of alien rice strains smuggled in from neighbouring countries, according to the agriculture minister.
Dusit has high hopes for residences
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/12/2023
» Dusit expects to set a new price record for leasehold residences in Bangkok's central business district (CBD) with a 900-square-metre penthouse after selling 75% of its 406 total units.
Ratch eager to look overseas
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/12/2023
» SET-listed Ratch Group, the power generation arm of state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, aims to expand its business in Australia, Vietnam and the Philippines, which all support renewable energy development.