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Lufthansa banking on Southeast Asia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/10/2023
» Lufthansa Group, a global aviation group, is banking on growth in Southeast Asia as flight frequency has already reached pre-pandemic levels, recovering more quickly than it has in North Asia.
Zhejiang Chunfeng seeks local partners
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/10/2023
» Zhejiang Chunfeng Power, a Chinese motorcycle manufacturer, is seeking local business partners to form a join venture to build an electric motorcycle factory in Thailand, which is set to be the company's hub to export battery-run motorcycles in Asean.
The seeds of soft power
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/10/2023
» 'Soft power" is becoming a new catchphrase in Thai society. Once seen as political jargon describing a nation's diplomatic prowess at winning friends and influencing others rather than relying on coercion, this new sound bite is being used to describe cultural and creative commodities such as movies, literature, art, traditional Thai sports and food, to name just a few.
Gold jumps as tension mounts
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/10/2023
» Increasing tensions in the Middle East could push gold prices past US$2,000 per ounce, while domestic gold prices could reach 34,700 baht after two spikes yesterday, say local gold traders.
Nation records 535 Mpox cases
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 27/10/2023
» Nakhon Ratchasima: Authorities recorded 535 cases of monkeypox (Mpox) nationwide between May 2022 and October 2023, according to Dr Taweechai Wisanuyothin, director of the Nakhon Ratchasima-based Region 9 Disease Control Office, citing figures released by the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
Don't underestimate the power of hope
Oped, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 27/10/2023
» Most Thais live with the hope of a better future. Their hopes play a crucial role in promoting the well-being of citizens and society. When people hope, they are more likely to persevere in adversity and take steps to overcome obstacles to improve their lives. In other words, hope motivates them to pursue meaningful goals.
Srettha backs bills on sex work, gender
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pledged yesterday to push to pass three bills, including a draft law on "marriage equality", which are due to be deliberated by the cabinet next Tuesday and subsequently be forwarded to parliament.
Govt eyes trade boost with Hanoi
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/10/2023
» Hanoi: Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara yesterday discussed the possibility of reviving mobile meetings aimed at increasing the amount of investments between Thailand and Vietnam.
Changan plans to sell EVs from Rayong plant
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/10/2023
» Chinese electric vehicle maker Changan Automobile plans to start selling EVs from its Rayong plant in 2025, increasing annual production capacity to 200,000 units to serve fast-growing EV demand.
High hopes for hydrogen economy
News, Gavin Maguire, Published on 27/10/2023
» Hydrogen bulls have taken a beating recently, with the International Energy Agency (IEA) cutting demand for the fuel in key forecasts and oil major Shell announcing job cuts and reduced scale in its hydrogen business.