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Arrest warrant for missing former culture minister and Pattaya mayor
Chaiyot Pupattanapong and Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 06/09/2023
» The whereabouts of former culture minister and Pattaya mayor Itthiphol Kunplome remained unknown on Wednesday, as he faced an arrest warrant for failing to show up for arraignment on charges over a controversial condominium development in Pattaya over a decade ago.
Asean welcomes world leaders as China-US rivalry overshadows region
Reuters, Published on 06/09/2023
» JAKARTA - Southeast Asia's Asean bloc on Wednesday welcomed world leaders to Indonesia's capital for a summit likely to be dominated by worry about rivalry between the United States and China overshadowing the region.
Inflation predicted to remain stable
Business, Published on 06/09/2023
» Headline inflation is expected to remain stable or tick up slightly this month as fuel, electricity and cooking gas prices remain at high levels.
Export forecast cut amid global woes
Business, Published on 06/09/2023
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) has downgraded its export forecast for this year to a contraction of 1% from its previous forecast, which ranged from a contraction of 0.5% to a 1% increase, citing weak global demand.
Inside the struggle to raise fresh funding
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/09/2023
» The protracted pandemic left a profound impact on businesses across Thailand. Although the financial performance of many Thai companies has improved as the outbreak eased considerably, a number are still struggling to mobilise fresh funding for business expansion and to repay debts.
THEOS-2 ready for blastoff
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/09/2023
» Thailand Earth Observation Satellite 2 (THEOS-2) is ready to be launched in October, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
Excise Department mulls carbon tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/09/2023
» The Excise Department is exploring the idea of a carbon tax for the energy and transport sectors to reduce carbon emissions, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
AWC, 2C2P tout Asean hub
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/09/2023
» SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) and digital payment service provider 2C2P (Thailand) called on the new government to promote Thailand as an Asean hub for regional offices and to offer support for startups to enhance the country's competitiveness.
Koh Samui bridge could dent tourism
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 06/09/2023
» A bridge connecting the mainland to a popular resort island does not necessarily promise more prosperity for the latter. It could just transfer more problems to it, which is a risk now facing Koh Samui.
Lesson in fairness
Postbag, Published on 06/09/2023
» Re: "Cabbie lauded on violin's return", (BP, Sept 1).