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House passes bill to free up liquor production
Bloomberg and Online Reporters, Published on 15/01/2025
» The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill to promote liquor production by small entrepreneurs, a move that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said would loosen the grip of Thailand’s alcoholic beverage oligopoly and support the rural economy.
Vietnam to finish nuclear power plant by 2030
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/01/2025
» HANOI — Vietnam aims to complete construction of the Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant by 2030 as it ramps up its nuclear energy goals and seeks to diversify sources for power supply.
CKP expands REC business for domestic and international markets
Published on 15/01/2025
» CK Power Plc (CKP), a leading producer of renewable energy, has expanded its green finance investment opportunities through the sale of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).
Starbucks shift on non-paying visitors stirs debate in US
AFP, Published on 15/01/2025
» NEW YORK - Starbucks has stirred the coffee pot by reversing a policy that allowed anyone to use its bathrooms, with the US public warned they'll need to buy something or get out.
Kasidit rattles Medvedev in 5-set thriller
Sports, Published on 15/01/2025
» Melbourne: Thai wild card Kasidit Samrej pushed Russian world No.5 Daniil Medvedev to five sets before bowing out in the first round of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.
Corporate income tax cut to 10% in SEZs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/01/2025
» The Revenue Department has reduced the corporate income tax rate for businesses in special economic zones (SEZs) to 10% for 10 years to promote investment in the zones.
SCB X focuses on technology at spin-offs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/01/2025
» SCB X, a financial technology company, expects improved performance from its Generation 2 financial subsidiaries this year following business transfers the past few years.
Bitkub upbeat on chance for Bitcoin 'super cycle'
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/01/2025
» The outlook for cryptocurrency investment in 2025 remains positive, with market analysts anticipating a potential Bitcoin (BTC) "super cycle" driven by Donald Trump's return to the White House and his administration's pro-Bitcoin policies.
Office oversupply hits Bangkok occupancy rates
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 15/01/2025
» The Ploenchit-Chidlom-Wireless corridor, Bangkok's second-largest sub-market, has seen occupancy rates decline from a peak of 95% in 2019 to 76% today, primarily due to a surge in office supply, according to property consultant Knight Frank Thailand.
Thai waters in peril
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/01/2025
» Thailand's waterways and seas both face ecological crises that could devastate ecosystems, food security, and millions of livelihoods if left unchecked. Two protests this week reflect the urgency of these issues. Small-scale fishermen and environmentalists have gathered at the Senate to oppose an amendment to the Fisheries Act allowing trawlers to sweep clean the sea. Meanwhile, fishermen and aquaculture farmers from 19 provinces have rallied at Government House, demanding the government address the spread of the invasive blackchin tilapia, or pla mor khang dam in Thai, a fish wreaking havoc in river ecosystems across the country.