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Ukraine raids homes, offices in graft clampdown
AFP, Published on 01/02/2023
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine expanded a clampdown on corruption on Wednesday launching coordinated searches of residences linked to a divisive oligarch and former interior minister as well as tax offices in the capital.
Half a million strike in biggest UK walkout in 12 years
AFP, Published on 01/02/2023
» LONDON: Half a million workers went on strike in Britain on Wednesday, calling for higher wages in the largest such walkout in over a decade, closing schools and severely disrupting transport.
Tougher 'intent to supply' meth law to go ahead
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/02/2023
» The Ministry of Public Health will press ahead with a controversial amendment that would make possession of more than one methamphetamine pill dealing in illegal narcotics.
Economy may grow 4% on tourism - minister
Reuters, Published on 01/02/2023
» Thailand's economy could grow as much as 4% this year, which would be the fastest rate in five years, bolstered by a rebound in the tourism sector and increased domestic consumption, Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said on Wednesday.
Clickbait or creativity? The art world wrestles with AI
AFP, Published on 01/02/2023
» PARIS - Online tools that can create wonderful, absurd and sometimes horrifying images using artificial intelligence (AI) have exploded in popularity, sparking soul-searching over the nature of art.
Thai stock investors urged to be careful
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/02/2023
» As the Thai stock market has recovered rapidly over the past month in light of the improving economic picture, there are still some risk factors for shares in 2023 that investors should be aware of, analysts warn.
Power bills poised to drop by mid-year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/02/2023
» Electricity bills for businesses are likely to become less expensive around mid-year as factors that earlier drove up energy costs are losing steam, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
The lowdown on the high-end scheme
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/02/2023
» The Thailand Elite Card is in the public spotlight again after Jirayu Huangsap, an MP from the Pheu Thai Party, said in parliament last week that shady Chinese business operators had become members of this privilege programme.
December MPI marks the lowest level in 28 months
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/02/2023
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) fell by 8.19% year-on-year in December last year to 93.98 points, the lowest level in 28 months, as the world economy contracted.
Country's fuel usage up 13.5% in 2022
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/02/2023
» Thai fuel consumption rose by 13.5% last year, driven by the easing of the Covid-19 pandemic, full reopening of the country and economic recovery, says the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).