Thai bank says “digital wallet” is unnecessary
The House Economic Affairs Committee heard testimony from a Bank of Thailand representative today (Thursday) that the digital wallet program is not particularly necessary because private sector consumption has been…
Police detained Greta Thunberg in London
In London, Greta Thunberg the Swedish climate campaigner was removed by UK police from a protest outside the annual Energy Intelligence Forum. The protest, organized by pressure groups Fossil Free…
Poll reveals 79% of the Thai citizens approve the digital wallet
Approximately 79% of respondents in a poll conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) expressed their support for the government’s digital wallet scheme and their willingness to accept…
Thai Airways integration to be completed by January 2024
The integration of Thai Smile into parent Thai Airways is set to complete by January as the Star Alliance member continues to execute its restructuring plan. Two Airbus A320s were…
Qatar Airways to half the A380 schedule to Bangkok in the summer
Qatar Airways is reducing its Airbus A380 service to Bangkok by half next summer. Schedule data from Cirium reveals that the airline will operate only one daily flight from April…
Putin to visit Thailand in 2024
Photo credit: Sputnik THAILAND’S Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin has given Russia President, Vladimir Putin an invitation for an official visit to Thailand in 2024. Due to Russia’s invasion of the…
Thailand plans to invest $16.5 Million USD to promote the tourism industry
Thailand plans to allocate $16.5 million towards promoting its tourism industry during the peak season. Key takeaways include: Thailand will allocate 600 million baht for marketing campaigns, major festivals, and…
Adultery in Thailand: A risky and prohibited practice
Marital infidelity in Thailand is a serious offense that can have legal repercussions for both the adulterer and the third person involved. The aim of the law is to protect…
Air Asia CEO under fire for Topless message during a management meeting
Tony Fernandes, the CEO of AirAsia, received backlash for sharing a photo of himself shirtless on LinkedIn. Many people found this inappropriate and unprofessional, criticizing Fernandes for attending a management…
Petroluem firms worry about oil price fluctuations
PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) CEO Montri Rawanchaikul expressed worries about intensified price fluctuations if the conflict expands to other areas. The parent company, PTT Plc, shared a similar…