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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 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.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:42:00 +0700Keen interest in 'Houses for Thais' project
Thai people have shown great interest in the "Ban Puea Kon Thai' (Houses for Thais) project, a government-supported housing initiative, with the project's website receiving over 60 million visits in just four days.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:18:00 +0700Asset World Corp unveils Yaowarat project
SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) has unveiled its new Woeng Nakornkasem Yaowarat project, valued at 16.5 billion baht, which took four years to plan, with construction projected to take five years.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:07:00 +0700Ministry says 2024 exports surpassed target
Exports grew by 5.4% in 2024, surpassing the target and reaching a record-high value of US$301 billion, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:53:00 +0700K-Asset: BoT to cut rates in H1 as stimulus takes effect
The Bank of Thailand is projected to cut interest rates in the first half of 2025 as the country needs support from both fiscal and monetary policies to spur economic growth, says Kasikorn Asset Management (K-Asset).