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Retail petrol, diesel prices to drop in Thailand
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/03/2025
» The board of the Oil Fuel Fund Office (OFFO) on Monday resolved to cut the oil fund contribution rate and consequently retail oil prices will fall by one baht per litre.
Greenland PM denounces US 'foreign interference' ahead of visit
AFP, Published on 24/03/2025
» COPENHAGEN - Greenland's prime minister, Mute Egede, accused Washington on Monday of interfering in its political affairs by sending a US delegation to the Danish territory, which is coveted by US President Donald Trump.
Bolt Launches Thailand’s First Flight-Tracking Ride-Hailing Feature
Published on 24/03/2025
» Bolt has become the first ride-hailing platform in Thailand to introduce Flight Tracking for Scheduled Rides, offering travellers and business customers a smoother airport transfer experience. This innovative service is now available at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Don Mueang (DMK), and Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Thaksin among 'dream team' to advise sovereign fund Danantara Indonesia
Reuters, Published on 24/03/2025
» JAKARTA - New sovereign fund Danantara Indonesia on Monday unveiled its "dream team" to chart its strategy, which included ex-presidents and advisory roles for hedge fund manager Ray Dalio, economist Jeffrey Sachs and influential former premier Thaksin Shinawatra.
Digital Payments in Phuket: Transforming USD to BTC Transactions for Tourists
Published on 24/03/2025
» Tourists visit Phuket because of its stunning beaches, famous nightlife, and active tourism sector. Cryptocurrency adoption continues to rise in Thailand through digital payment adoption, which focuses heavily on the Phuket region. Bitcoin transactions without borders will shift how visitors transact with local vendors, leading to a better decentralised financial environment.
US-Russia talks on Ukraine to begin in Saudi Arabia
AFP, Published on 24/03/2025
» RIYADH (SAUDI ARABIA) - US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia on Monday for talks on a partial ceasefire in the Ukraine war, a day after delegates from Washington and Kyiv had their own discussions.
Tourism goes green
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/03/2025
» Tourism is not only a major driver of Thailand’s economy, but also an avenue to transform the country into a sustainable destination for locals and visitors.
Govt mulls buying underperforming NPLs
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/03/2025
» The government has announced plans to purchase non-performing loans (NPLs) with outstanding balances below 100,000 baht to alleviate financial burdens on small-scale debtors.
Trump's tariffs will end in tears all round
News, Koichi Hamada, Published on 24/03/2025
» If US President Donald Trump is skilled at anything, it is demagoguery. By stoking voters' fears and prejudices, he manages to win support for, or distract from, extreme policies that benefit himself, his family, and his (mostly ultra-rich) cronies, and cause serious harm to virtually everyone else. The key to his success is knowing which buttons to push.