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Carbon taxes part of new Thai climate law
Bloomberg and Post Reporters, Published on 02/12/2025
» The cabinet has set out plans for carbon taxes and an emissions trading system under Thailand’s first formal climate change legislation.
Siam Paragon marks 20th anniversary with “A Journey of Extraordinary Dreams”
Published on 02/12/2025
» Siam Paragon — a global landmark destination and one of the world’s most admired lifestyle icons — continues to lead in creating extraordinary experiences that exceed expectations. This year marks a major milestone as the iconic destination celebrates its 20th anniversary with “Siam Paragon 20th Anniversary: A Journey of Extraordinary Dreams”, transforming every corner into a vibrant kingdom of joy, with continuous entertainment, special performances and spectacular surprises from Thailand’s top artists. The celebration takes place from 29–30 November 2025.
Indonesians blame deforestation for flood devastation
Reuters, Published on 02/12/2025
» South Tapanuli, Indonesia - Reliwati Siregar gestured angrily at deforestation around her home on the island of Sumatra, where landslides and floods brought by a tropical storm killed more than 700 people in its deadliest disaster since a cataclysmic tsunami in 2004.
Bangkok Post Editor answers Redditors
Published on 02/12/2025
» Bangkok Post Editor Soonruth Bunyamanee joins an AMA (Ask me anything) session on www.reddit.com/r/Thailand which he was asked questions about press freedom, journalism ethics, and the challenges facing the media in Thailand, as well as the future of traditional media in the digital era.
Hat Yai faces mental health crisis
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/12/2025
» The southern floods and their aftermath have led to rising psychological distress among Hat Yai flood victims, with new assessments showing 65 people at risk of suicide, according to the Department of Mental Health.
Flooding leads to downgrade of GDP forecast
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/12/2025
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has reduced its economic growth projection to 1.9% this year from 2%, mainly due to the Hat Yai floods, which are expected to cause losses of at least 40 billion baht.
Double A Posts Revenue Surpassing 16 Billion Baht and Nearly 1 Billion Baht in Profit
Published on 02/12/2025
» The company stands firm amid economic volatility with steady sales volume and market share in key domestic markets while expanding growth in new markets such as India, Australia, and Africa.
'Rescued my soul': Hong Kong firefighters save beloved pets
AFP, Published on 02/12/2025
» HONG KONG — When Jacky Lee first heard about a raging fire at the Hong Kong housing estate where she lived, she rushed back to save Jason, her 15-year-old grey poodle still at home, fearing she would never see him again.
Thailand's key tech, car parts hub 'paralysed' by record floods
Reuters, Published on 02/12/2025
» The floods that have devastated much of Thailand's South, claiming at least 181 lives, have “paralysed” the flow of high-tech components and car parts from Hat Yai district, potentially benefiting rival exporters in Indonesia and Vietnam, the Ministry of Commerce reported on Tuesday.
K-Food Expansion Accelerates Through CP AXTRA Partnership
Published on 02/12/2025
» Building on the growing popularity of Korean cuisine in Thailand, Asia’s leading wholesaler and retailer, CP AXTRA Public Company Limited (CP AXTRA) operator of “Makro and Lotus’s” has entered a strategic partnership with CJ CheilJedang, the global pioneer behind the Bibigo brand. The collaboration will strengthen the availability and diversity of K-Food nationwide by combining CJ CheilJedang’s internationally trusted expertise with CP AXTRA’s extensive wholesale and retail network of more than 2,600 outlets.