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Booze tax cuts approved to spur tourism
News Agencies and Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2024
» The cabinet has approved tax cuts on alcoholic beverages, with wine prices set to fall significantly, in order to boost tourism.
Tourist VAT refunds made easier
Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved measures making it easier for foreign tourists to claim value-added tax refunds on goods purchased in Thailand.
Niger celebrates unity in wrestling arena
AFP, Published on 02/01/2024
» AGADEZ, Niger - The winner falls to his knees, arms raised triumphantly. After just eight minutes, his opponent's knee and elbow have touched the sand, handing "Issaka Issaka" an historic win in Niger's king of sports.
Chinese EV maker BYD poised to dethrone Tesla
Bloomberg and Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2024
» The Chinese automaker BYD sold 526,409 fully electric vehicles in the fourth quarter, meaning Tesla will need a record showing to maintain its global market leadership when it releases sales figures later on Tuesday.
Israel army warns Gaza war will continue throughout 2024
AFP, Published on 02/01/2024
» GAZA STRIP (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Unrelenting Israeli bombardment rocked Gaza on Monday, while an army spokesman warned the war on the besieged territory's Hamas rulers will continue throughout 2024.
Major Japan quake kills six, triggers tsunami waves
AFP, Published on 02/01/2024
» KANAZAWA (JAPAN) - At least six people died in a major earthquake that struck central Japan on New Year's Day, triggering tsunami waves over a metre high, damaging homes and sparking a major fire that wreaked destruction overnight, authorities said Tuesday.
CEOs voice concerns for 2024
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2024
» Thailand is projected to post slow economic growth in the near future compared with pre-pandemic rates. Several public and private agencies have GDP forecasts for 2024 ranging from 3-3.4%, excluding implementation of the government's digital wallet scheme.
Bangchak to blend profit with lower emissions
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/01/2024
» Energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc has vowed to strike a balance between healthy business growth and lower greenhouse gas emissions within a seven-year time frame.
National oil plan to promote sustainable fuel
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/01/2024
» Energy officials are drafting a new national oil plan to cover the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aiming to support the aviation industry's goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
Gold price may surge in 2024
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/01/2024
» Gold prices are expected to reach new highs of US$2,300 an ounce and more than 40,000 baht per baht weight in 2024 amid unfavourable global economic conditions, says local trader MTS Gold.