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3M to settle US veterans hearing loss lawsuits for $6bn
AFP, Published on 30/08/2023
» NEW YORK - Manufacturing giant 3M said Tuesday it has reached a US$6 billion settlement over claims by US military veterans that its earplugs were faulty and failed to protect their hearing.
Iconic Rapinoe to play final game for USA on Sept 24
AFP, Published on 30/08/2023
» LOS ANGELES - Megan Rapinoe will play her final game for the United States in a Sept 24 friendly against South Africa in Chicago, USA Soccer said Tuesday.
Venice fest boss baffled by hostility to Woody Allen
AFP, Published on 30/08/2023
» VENICE - The head of the Venice Film Festival, which starts Wednesday, told AFP it was "absolutely incomprehensible" why US opinion had turned so strongly against director Woody Allen.
Transit-oriented development up in the air amid challenges
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 30/08/2023
» Transit-oriented development (TOD) is facing challenges in terms of implementation due to the limitations of existing regulations and a lack of integration among government agencies, according to property developers.
Tourism sector demands more help
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 30/08/2023
» The sluggish economies in China and Japan as well as an unequal tourism recovery that favours large operators are seen as the the most critical challenges for the new government by tourism operators.
EPG anticipates 10% increase in revenue
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/08/2023
» Eastern Polymer Group Plc (EPG), Thailand's leading plastic moulder, expects its revenues for the 2024 fiscal year -- which runs from April 2023 to March 31, 2024 -- to rise by 10% from 12.2 billion baht recorded in the previous fiscal year, boosted by stronger demand.
Economist airs unease over B10,000 digital handout
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/08/2023
» Economists have voiced concern over the Pheu Thai Party's planned 10,000-baht digital handout policy, predicting it could affect the value of the baht and deteriorate monetary and fiscal discipline.
Rare marine life spotted
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 30/08/2023
» Surat Thani governor Wichawut Jinto on Tuesday urged related agencies and locals to take measures to protect rare aquatic animals after a nine-day marine survey was conducted in Gulf of Thailand waters.
Ex-PM prepares bid for royal pardon
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/08/2023
» A lawyer for Thaksin Shinawatra is preparing all necessary documents to seek a royal pardon for the former prime minister.
Ad spending in 2023 to grow by only 2.5%
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/08/2023
» Media spending in 2023 is expected to grow by only 2.5%, lower than the previous forecast of 5% growth, as advertisers tighten their budgets amid lower consumer purchasing power, according to leading creative agency Media Intelligence.