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Inbound duty-free shops to be closed
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/07/2024
» The cabinet says duty-free shops in arrivals areas of international airports will be closed to encourage more spending by visitors in domestic stores, with projections for up to 3.5 billion baht a year of new local retail spending.
TCMA Elevates GCCA 2024 with Strong Alliances
Published on 02/07/2024
» To build on the success of the “GCCA CEO Gathering and Leaders Conference 2024,” TCMA is joining forces with all sectors to achieve Net Zero by 2050. This will be accomplished through energy transition, the development of Carbon Capture/Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technology, and managing a 212-million-baht green fund to achieve the Net Zero 2050 goal.
Opposition vows to step up scrutiny of government
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/07/2024
» The opposition will intensify its scrutiny of the government’s work with a plan to seek a no-confidence motion now that the government has full authority and resources to implement its policies, said opposition chief whip Pakornwut Udompipatskul.
KIS International School marks 25 years of educational brilliance and future-forward vision
Published on 02/07/2024
» KIS International School is thrilled to celebrate its 25th anniversary, commemorating twenty-five years of outstanding education, community building, and inspiring individuals. Since its inception in 1998, KIS has dedicated itself to creating a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their fullest potential, both in academics and in personal development.
B30bn fertiliser subsidy plan raises questions
Chakrapan Natanri, Published on 02/07/2024
» More questions have been raised over the transparency of a planned 30-billion-baht programme aimed at helping cut rice farmers’ operating costs by co-paying their fertiliser expenses.
Cabinet approves additional B276bn in borrowing
Post Reporters, Reuters and Bloomberg, Published on 02/07/2024
» The cabinet has approved an additional 276 billion baht in borrowing for the 2024 fiscal 2024, of which 269 billion is for direct government use as well as funds for state enterprises to restructure debt.
DES Ministry banks on Korat Model
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/07/2024
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has rolled out the Korat Model to turn the province into a "digital metropolis of the future", part of the government's effort to turn Thailand into a digital economy hub.
Board of Investment plan targets data centres, cloud
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/07/2024
» The Board of Investment (BoI) is speeding up a plan to promote investment in data centres and cloud services in Thailand, in line with global trends and the government's policy to support digital technology.
Late own goal gives France 1-0 win over tame Belgium
Reuters, Published on 02/07/2024
» DUESSELDORF: An 85th-minute deflected shot by Randal Kolo Muani, listed as a Jan Vertonghen own goal, gave France a nervy 1-0 win over a disappointing Belgium on Monday and sent them into the quarter-finals despite another poor show by their misfiring forwards.
Hotels want stimulus amid weak recovery
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/07/2024
» Hotel operators are pushing for a tax deduction or subsidy for renovation investment, especially for green energy, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) suggests hotels in second-tier cities install electric vehicle (EV) chargers to accommodate the growing trend of travel via EVs.