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Songkran confusion has tourism promoters red-faced
Mongkol Bangprapa and Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/04/2024
» The sight of a bewildered Chinese tourist in full Songkran regalia — floral shirt and water gun — has put the government on the defensive, as it seeks to clarify that the main water-splashing festival will take place for three days and not three weeks.
Your horoscope for Apr 5-11
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 05/04/2024
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.
Govt will consider all sources of funding for B500bn handout scheme
Reuters, Published on 05/04/2024
» The government will consider all sources of funding for the government's signature 500 billion baht handout scheme and ensure that public debt remains at manageable levels, a senior official said on Friday.
We need climate adaptation now
Oped, Pakamas Thinphanga, Published on 05/04/2024
» The announcement made by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) is a grim warning of record-high temperatures. The entire nation is bracing for scorching hot weather this month, with forecasters saying temperatures look set to reach 44.5 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country. For example, the mercury level in the Thoen district of the northern Lampang province reached 42C on Monday and yesterday, the hottest temperatures for this year’s summer so far. Meanwhile, the TMD reported the temperature of Muang district was not far behind at 41.8C.
S&P, Fitch say govt debt binge poses risk to fiscal consolidation
Bloomberg, Published on 05/04/2024
» The government’s surprise move this week to take on more debt to stimulate the economy risks a setback for its fiscal consolidation efforts though it’s likely to accelerate growth in the near-term, according to ratings companies.
Board of Investment plans meetings with 10 Chinese battery producers
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/04/2024
» The Board of Investment (BoI) is preparing to meet with leading electric vehicle battery cell manufacturers in China to encourage them to invest in Thailand in order to support the country's fast-growing EV industry.
Govt accused of navy fund graft bid
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/04/2024
» The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) accused the government of attempting to embezzle budget funds for the navy's procurement of a new frigate in parliament.
Raimon preps trio of deluxe projects
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/04/2024
» SET-listed developer Raimon Land plans to launch three new luxury low-rise housing projects worth a combined 16 billion baht, while selling the One City Centre office building to generate revenue more quickly, aiming to turn a profit next year.
Plan to legalise casinos a boon for AWC
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/04/2024
» Asset World Corporation (AWC) would be the main beneficiary of the government plan to legalise casinos as part of entertainment complexes as the company operates luxury hotels and retail centres near potential sites for these developments, says Tisco Securities.