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Foreign condo ownership policy 'conflict of interest'
Post Reporters, Published on 25/06/2024
» A caretaker senator has warned that the government's plan to allow up to 75% foreign ownership of condominium building units, up from 49%, may involve conflict of interest and shake the seat of the prime minister.
John West Introduces Revolutionary ECOTWIST® Packaging
Published on 25/06/2024
» Thai Union, the global seafood leader, announces the launch of John West’s ECOTWIST®, a revolutionary packaging solution designed for ease of use, sustainability, and minimal waste. Launching in the UK, one of Thai Union’s major markets, the Group will consider rolling ECOTWIST® out in other countries. Already, British consumers can find ECOTWIST® in all Asda stores, with other major retailers to follow soon.
BMA and Yokohama Unite for Environmental Solutions
Published on 25/06/2024
» Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, welcomed Dr. Takeharu Yamanaka, Mayor of Yokohama City, along with the Yokohama City Executive Committee, Japan, and representatives of the Japanese Embassy in Thailand on the occasion of their visit to BKK EXPO 2024 at the Benjakiti Forest Park Museum building, Khlong Toei District.
Revamped Jungceylon Shopping Center Unveils a Refreshed Look with New Immersive Concepts
Published on 25/06/2024
» Mr. Prawit Janyasittikul, Chief Executive Officer of Phuket Square Co., Ltd., which manages Jungceylon, said, “We are delighted to mark Jungceylon’s new chapter with the completion of the AEI, which includes a full transformation of the mall, from refreshed and re-configured spaces to new retail concepts. The development and renovation plan began in 2022, covering over 200,000 sqm with an investment of over 1 billion baht. The shopping mall now boasts over 300 stores fully operational across all four distinct zones, each thoughtfully deco-rated with nature themes to evoke a sense of freshness and relaxation.”
Gas production hikes and regional buying to cut LNG imports
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/06/2024
» Thailand plans to increase domestic gas production and renew gas purchases from neighbouring countries to reduce its dependence on liquefied natural gas (LNG) as gas demand is expected to increase in Asia, say energy authorities and analysts.
Pheu Thai says no plan to scrap electoral system
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/06/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party has denied a rumour that it is seeking to scrap the party-list electoral system as part of a strategic plan to defeat the increasingly popular Move Forward Party (MFP) in the next election.
Royal Thai Air Force procurement under scrutiny
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 25/06/2024
» A lawmaker with the opposition Thai Sang Thai Party (TST) warned a House committee against approving the Royal Thai Air Force's (RTAF) plan to procure digital transceivers, saying the price quoted in the proposal is more than double the item's market price.
Govt unveils plan to boost SET
News, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/06/2024
» The Finance Ministry and stock market regulators on Monday announced measures to revitalise the sluggish Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index, yet they played down a request from stock analysts to revive the tax-incentive long-term equity funds (LTFs).
Early passage expected for 2025 budget
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/06/2024
» The government expects the budget bill for the 2025 fiscal year to pass its second and third readings in parliament a month ahead of the initial deadline in September, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said yesterday.
Democracy really needs to be more pro-worker
Oped, Daron Acemoglu, Published on 25/06/2024
» Even if the feared extremist wave did not quite materialise in the European Parliament election this month, the far right performed well in Italy, Austria, Germany, and especially France. Moreover, its latest gains have come on the heels of major shifts toward far-right parties in Hungary, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, and Sweden, among others.