Fear over ‘new bug strain’
Published by The Bangkok Post Fear over ‘new bug strain’ Doc points to spike in Hong Kong cases Health experts have sounded the alarm after the discovery of a new mutation of the Omicron coronavirus variant in Hong Kong. Hong…
Feathering the nest egg
Published by The Bangkok Post Feathering the nest egg The Fiscal Policy Office wants to ensure formal workers have adequate retirement funds The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) will continue to push for a national pension fund law to ensure employees…
Is stagflation looming?
Published by The Bangkok Post With Thailand’s inflation galloping, unemployment relatively high and the outlook for economic growth dimmed by another outbreak of Covid-19, economists and analysts are increasingly warning of a possible bout of stagflation. Stagflation is a combination…
Perks for 7 EEC zones to be introduced soon
Published by The Bangkok Post Details of special incentives for seven economic zones in the government’s flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) are scheduled to be announced over the next few days. Kanit Sangsubhan, secretary-general to the EEC Office, said interested…
Thailand makes green push with floating hydro-solar power project
Published by Relaxnews A vast array of solar panels floats on the shimmering waters of a reservoir in northeast Thailand, symbolising the kingdom’s drive towards clean energy as it seeks carbon neutrality by 2050. The immense installation, covering 720,000 square…
Roadshow aims to attract Saudi tourists after thawing of relations
Published by The Bangkok Post Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is to lead a roadshow to Saudi Arabia this month to explore opportunities to attract more visitors from the Middle Eastern country. The ministry is one of the key…
Window-dressing is no real cure
Published by The Bangkok Post Two years into the Covid-19 pandemic and billions of doses of vaccines later, the world, it seemed, could finally let out a sigh of collective relief. Infections seem to be, for the most part, on…
Eyeing China, US Business Community Waits for Washington to Make Next Move
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. — David Hoffman remembers a time when the interests of the U.S. business community carried great weight in Washington, especially regarding U.S. economic policy toward China. Hoffman, who formerly worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers,…
Your guide to the Bangkok council election and how it will shape city for next 4 years
For the first time in 12 years, Bangkokians will vote for a new city council, at an election expected in May. While this local election may be overshadowed by the upcoming Bangkok governor vote, it is receiving serious attention from big political part…
Thailand lays out buffet for elephants in national celebration
CHONBURI, Thailand, Nearly 60 elephants enjoyed a huge fruit banquet at a Thai botanical park on Sunday as the Southeast Asian country marked its annual Elephant Day.Elephants are a source of national pride and cultural identity for Thailand and are us…