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Relisting 'will cause 27-billion-baht loss'
Piyarach Chongcharoen , Published on 16/07/2024
» The government’s plan to put cannabis back on a list of illegal drugs will cause a 27-billion-baht loss to the local cannabis industry, said Wisan Potprasat, CEO of the Cannabis Medical Industrial Estate Association of Thailand.
Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Labs to wind down US operations
Reuters, Published on 16/07/2024
» BENGALURU - Kaspersky Labs will gradually wind down its United States operations from July 20, the Russian anti-virus software maker said on Monday, nearly a month after the Biden administration announced plans to bar sales of the company in the country.
Meeting prioritises household debt issue
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/07/2024
» The economic cabinet has directed the Finance Ministry and the Bank of Thailand to expedite addressing household debt, particularly bad debts in housing, cars, motorcycles, credit cards and student loans as the economy has yet to see clear signs of recovery.
Govt 'committed' to student tablet plan
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/07/2024
» The Education Ministry remains committed to its tablet distribution project despite the budget being cut from 16 billion to 13 billion baht, Siripong Angkasakulkiat, an assistant to the Education Minister, said on Monday.
Energy Absolute launches probe into fraud claims
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/07/2024
» SET-listed Energy Absolute (EA) has set up a committee to look into the alleged fraud committed by its former chief executive and chief financial executive, yet the renewable energy producer insisted it would go ahead with a 5.5-billion-baht bond issuance, despite the recent negative developments pertaining to the company's credibility.
Hunger-striking cannabis advocate admitted to hospital
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 16/07/2024
» A member of a pro-cannabis group was hospitalised on Monday, five days after going on a hunger strike to protest the government's plan to relist cannabis as a narcotic.
PM gives E-wallet start date
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/07/2024
» Registration for the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout will kick off on Aug 1, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Myanmar crisis hits 'fatigue' level
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 16/07/2024
» Nearly three and a half years since the military coup in February 2021, the crisis in Myanmar shows no signs of resolution. The internecine war between the military junta, known as the State Administration Council (SAC), and the various ethnic armed organisations (EAOs) continues unabated, with no endgame in sight.
Trio inks pact to churn out urban planning professionals
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/07/2024
» France-based software firm Dassault Systèmes, the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) and Silpakorn University have teamed up to develop the next generation of urban planning professionals, aiming to turn Thailand into a leading smart city hub within Asean.