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Bangkok-Butterworth train service to be revived
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/08/2024
» Thailand and Malaysia plan to revive the direct train service between Bangkok and Butterworth.
Groups to hold digital economy safety forum
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/08/2024
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) will hold a seminar with its Asean Plus Three counterparts late this month to discuss ways to protect people in the digital economy after it was found that Thais lost 65 billion baht per year to online scammers over the past three years.
Five groups seek to establish virtual banks
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/08/2024
» Five business groups are expected to apply for the Bank of Thailand's virtual bank licences, including both Thai and regional operators.
Analysts expect steady policy rate
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/08/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is expected to keep the policy rate at a decade-high level of 2.5% at its meeting on Wednesday, though analysts see a higher likelihood of a rate cut this year given growing headwinds facing the Thai economy.
American Ruotolo reigns at million-dollar meet
Sports, Published on 21/08/2024
» Kade Ruotolo has spent a considerable amount of time competing in Bangkok. In fact, it's where he has defended his ONE lightweight submission grappling world title three times. But the 20-year-old American just dominated the grappling scene in another country to win a staggering US$1 million grand prize.
Wage hike awaits new govt's stance
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/08/2024
» The Labour Ministry and employer representatives are waiting to hear the new government's direction on increasing the daily minimum wage to 400 baht nationwide before making any decisions.
Thai Journalists Association, Cambodian press to battle fake news
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/08/2024
» The Thai Journalists Association (TJA) has joined hands with the Club of Cambodian Journalists (CCJ) in combatting fake news issues that results in misunderstandings in both countries.
Climate risks threaten Thai economy
Oped, Rapeepat Ingkasit, Published on 21/08/2024
» Last month, our Climate Finance Network Thailand (CFNT) network hosted a webinar titled "Time to Act: Looming Climate Impacts on Thailand's Financial Sector". Our highlight was our guest, Dr Kannika Thampanishvong, section head at the Puey Ungphakorn Institute for Economic Research, who told us about how finance professionals view climate change and how economists prepare to deal with natural disasters.
Hilton to expand in SE Asia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/08/2024
» Thailand and Vietnam are crucial destinations for Hilton hotels in Southeast Asia, as the company plans to double its size in the region over five years based on robust tourism and growing economies.
Tribute to Kru Thep
Life, Published on 21/08/2024
» As Thailand commemorates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Chaophraya Thammasakmontri, affectionately known as Kru Thep, one of the nation's most revered educators and cultural figures, the stage is set for a contemporary tribute like no other.