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Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:46:00 +0700Thailand to lose $29 million from China's syrup import ban
Thai businesses are expected to incur up to 1 billion baht (US$29.5 million) in losses from China's ban on sugar syrup and premixed powder exports from the Southeast Asian nation, with shipments left stranded in Chinese ports, industry group said.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:53:00 +0700Russian charged with murder for throwing son from speedboat
A Russian man has been arrested and charged after throwing his 13-year-old son into the sea off Phangnga, resulting in the boy's death from severe injuries caused by a propeller.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:45:00 +0700Chinese tourists avoid far-flung trips over Lunar holiday
China's straitened economic circumstances are being reflected in Lunar New Year travel plans, with many choosing cheaper domestic trips or nearby destinations in Asia.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:37:00 +0700Bangkok ranked 4th among most polluted cities worldwide
Bangkok on Friday was ranked as the fourth worst city in the world for air quality, according to the latest data from Swiss-based IQAir, as toxic haze continues to affect the capital and other provinces in the country.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:18:00 +0700Double-digit growth in Amex card spending set to persist
American Express (Thai) Co projects continued double-digit growth in card spending in the Thai market, driven by the robust purchasing power of the country's high-income segment.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:24:00 +0700Singapore pivots to monetary easing as it flags growth risks
SINGAPORE — Singapore's central bank loosened its monetary policy settings for the first time in nearly five years on expectations price pressures will keep abating and growth momentum will slow.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:38:00 +0700Hong Kong tourist killed by train in Japan while taking photos on tracks
A Hong Kong tourist has been killed in Japan after being hit by a train while reportedly taking photographs standing on the line.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:03:00 +0700CPN preps lavish Lunar New Year events
Central Pattana Plc (CPN) is holding grand celebrations for Chinese New Year at CentralWorld.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:20:00 +0700New marriage law boosts wedding sector
Legalised same-sex marriage in Thailand combined with a booming tourism sector could increase demand in the Thai wedding segment.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:04:00 +0700Pundits trumpet imminent insurance co-pay scheme
The co-payment scheme, which takes effect on March 1, is critical to reducing overconsumption of medical services and will keep healthcare costs and insurance premiums affordable in the long term, say analysts.