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Exports must shift to cleaner production
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/05/2024
» With the world moving towards green production, Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul warns that Thailand will fall behind if the country does not shift in this direction.
Korean tycoon ordered to pay $1bn in divorce
Published on 30/05/2024
» SEOUL - A South Korean court has ordered SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won to pay more than $1 billion to his estranged wife as part of their planned divorce, sending company shares surging on speculation that he will have to buy more stock to cement his control.
Pattaya promises to clean up its reputation for sex tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/05/2024
» Pattaya tourism operators have vowed to promote family tourism, local food and Thai martial arts to eliminate its long-standing image as a hub of sex tourism, while urging authorities to cater to rising tourist numbers following state efforts to allow travellers from more countries to stay in the kingdom for up to 60 days.
Operators vie with inflation, high interest rates
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/05/2024
» Despite an upbeat projection for the Thai tourism industry, some businesses are struggling with high inflation and elevated interest rates, which require government action to remedy, according to Onyx Hospitality Group.
Providing a link to China for local firms
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/05/2024
» Digital marketer DigiLink Thailand, helmed by chief executive Phanavika Limpabandhu, has ambitions to become a partner of Thai entrepreneurs seeking to tap the vast Chinese market.
Thai AirAsia X optimistic after posting Q1 profit
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/05/2024
» Thai AirAsia X expects to post a profit from carrying nearly 1 million passengers this year, driven by its Japan routes, after returning to profit in the first quarter.
TAT, Alipay+ team up to woo Chinese
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 17/05/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has partnered with Alipay+, a cross-border mobile payment platform operated by Ant International, aiming to attract more tourists to Thailand during the low season.
TCP Group banking on overseas growth
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/05/2024
» TCP Group, the manufacturer and distributor of Krating Daeng (Red Bull), views the foreign market as having high growth potential as it monitors rising costs.
Department seeks to speed up free trade negotiations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/05/2024
» The Department of Trade Negotiations is pushing for free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with trading partners to expand trade and investment opportunities as well as strengthen the economy.
Visa waiver extended for Indians, Taiwanese
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/05/2024
» The cabinet has approved a plan to extend visa exemptions for tourists from India and Taiwan for six more months, as the country seeks to boost the number of foreign arrivals to shore up the sluggish economy.