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Logic in the time of Covid
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 18/06/2021
» As vaccinations start all around the country, we seem to be heading towards the light at the end of the tunnel. Though that doesn't mean we're out of the woods yet. As of the writing of this article, four new clusters have been found in Bangkok and more than 2,000 cases are being reported each day. After 1.5 years, it's time to see how much the pandemic has affected our lives, our work, our relationships and at times, even our sanity. But there's also one aspect that seems to have affected some people: logic. Here's a look at some of the greatest bouts of logic.
KTB expects total of 1m EVs by 2028
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/06/2021
» The number of electric vehicles (EVs) in Thailand is expected to reach 1 million in 2028 -- an increase of 24% per year -- with Japanese-made plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to drive the next generation of cars, says Krungthai Compass, a research house under Krungthai Bank (KTB).
State urged to invest B1bn in fairs
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 18/06/2021
» The government is being urged to allocate about one billion baht to support organising trade fairs that will allow domestic goods manufacturers to sell their products and stimulate consumer spending.
Retail, hotels applaud return to normalcy
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 18/06/2021
» Operators of malls and hotels hail the government's plan to fully reopen to foreign visitors in 120 days, but some remain concerned the scheme may result in a spike of coronavirus infections that could eventually derail the country's economic recovery.
Court suspends prison term for road-rage killer
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/06/2021
» A man who was sentenced to a 10-year prison sentence for shooting dead a teenager during a rowdy confrontation in Chon Buri province four years ago will no longer need to serve any jail time after the Supreme Court yesterday decided to reduce it to three years and four months and suspended the term.
Senate to reject cuts to its powers
News, Akarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/06/2021
» Oppositions MPs have slammed the Senate for announcing it planned to shoot down charter amendment proposals submitted by the opposition bloc and three government coalition parties.
Tour operators on edge over jab wait
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 18/06/2021
» Tourism operators have voiced concerns over delays in vaccinations as this might derail the goal of reopening within 120 days, promised on Wednesday by the prime minister.
US makes Juneteenth a federal holiday to mark end of slavery
AFP, Published on 18/06/2021
» WASHINGTON - The United States on Thursday designated Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the country, a federal holiday with President Joe Biden urging Americans "to learn from our history."
Pundits say reopening 'premature'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/06/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced on Wednesday he would reopen Thailand's borders to boost its economy after its "long sleep".
Krabi hoteliers eye sandbox
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 18/06/2021
» Hoteliers in Krabi are banking on the Phuket sandbox model to jumpstart international travel sentiment, paving the way for hotels to reopen and job recruitments to begin for the upcoming high season.