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Nordic freeze triggers transport chaos
Bloomberg and Reuters, Published on 05/01/2024
» The deep freeze gripping the northernmost region of Europe is edging south, paralysing transport systems and pushing power prices to record levels.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Jan 5-11
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 05/01/2024
» Guru by Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Track hero turned killer Pistorius released
Reuters, Published on 05/01/2024
» PRETORIA, South Africa - Former Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius was released on parole on Friday, nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend in a crime that shocked South Africa, a country long inured to violence against women.
Govt expects 8 million Chinese tourists this year
Reuters, Published on 05/01/2024
» Thailand expects 8 million tourists from China in 2024 after both countries agreed to permanently waive visa requirements for each other's citizens from March, agovernment spokesperson said on Friday.
Booze tax cuts approved to boost tourism
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/01/2024
» The cabinet has approved tax cuts on alcoholic beverages, with wine prices set to fall significantly, in order to boost tourism.
Bolt launches range of new safety features
Business, Published on 05/01/2024
» Bolt, a European company specialising in mobility, has announced a suite of safety features in Thailand, including driver selfie verification and new trip safety monitoring for ride-hailing vehicles, offering drivers and riders more support from their dedicated in-house trained safety team.
Bid to hike SME contribution to GDP to 40%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/01/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has vowed to boost the economic value of small and medium-sized enterprises through stimulating consumption, investment, government spending, and international trade, setting a target to increase the GDP contribution of SMEs to 40% by 2027.
KTC keen on card stimulus spending
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/01/2024
» Krungthai Card (KTC) believes the government's Easy E-Receipt scheme should increase the company's credit card spending in the first two months of the year.
Spending stimulus may have limited effect
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/01/2024
» Thailand has recorded a gradual economic recovery from the pandemic, with real GDP growth rising from 1.5% in 2021 to 2.6% in 2022.
Visa pact to boost stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/01/2024
» Investors are recommended to gradually buy and accumulate travel stocks as the permanent visa-free arrangement between Thailand and China could drive the number of Chinese visitors to rise by 57% this year, with total foreign arrivals reaching 33 million, according to analysts.