The government has decided to raise the ceiling of the public debt-to-GDP ratio from 60% to 70% which will allow further borrowing to rehabilitate the economy battered by Covid-19.
Welcoming tourists back to Bangkok hinges on three factors, including that 70% of its population are fully vaccinated, which could push the reopening near mid-November, according to the City Hall.
Cash-strapped Thai Airways International (THAI) is putting three aircraft along with a flight simulator up for sale, as a part of its financial rehabilitation plan and the ongoing push to modernise its ageing fleet, a source in the company said.
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is gearing up to accept bids for commercial spaces at Bang Sue Grand Station, which is expected to become a major source of revenue for the agency.
The Finance Ministry will pump additional money into the economic system in the fourth quarter to further improve the flagging economy amid the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic.
Home automation and energy management are expected to become the mainstream in the near future, buoyed by the rise of new advanced technologies and electric vehicles.
The first 2,000 students receive an initial dose of the Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine as part of a campaign to inoculate youngsters in Greater Bangkok ahead of the reopening of schools.
While a repeat of the 2011 floods is unlikely, heavy rains pose a threat to rice cultivation and will not mitigate drought next year.
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A young couple were arrested at a hotel in Samut Prakan on Monday night for streaming their sexual activities online.
Welcoming tourists back to Bangkok depends on three factors, including that 70% of its population are fully vaccinated, which could push the reopening near mid-November.
Shoppers return to the famous Chatuchak weekend market on Saturday after City Hall eased restrictions in Bangkok. Photo | Nutthawat Wicheanbut
