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STARTING DATE: 10 Feb 2022

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TOTAL UPDATE: 68 STORIES

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Bottoms up to clarity on alcohol laws

The two main parties trying to form a government seek reform to open up local beer and liquor production.

06:34
Bottoms up to clarity on alcohol laws
22 May 2023

Crypto market aflutter

Last year was a rough one for cryptocurrencies as Bitcoin, the largest digital asset in the world, lost nearly 65% of its market value.

22 May 2023
Crypto market aflutter
17 May 2023

Sluggish economy tames local oil prices

Higher interest rates are cooling economic activities, keeping crude on a decline, though the outlook is volatile.

17 May 2023 3
Sluggish economy tames local oil prices
10 May 2023

Why large parts of Mongolia are affected by desertification

BARUUN-URT, Mongolia: Strong winds and heavy dust storms are frequent occurrences in Mongolia as the Asian country is facing worsening desertification and land degradation, with a steady decline in vegetation cover year by year.

10 May 2023 12
Why large parts of Mongolia are affected by desertification
10 May 2023

Departure tax debate

With a general election imminent, implementing collection of a new tax is an extremely sensitive issue and almost unheard of as a political tactic.

10 May 2023 77
Departure tax debate
3 May 2023

Analysing the push for sustainable jet fuel

Some companies are testing production feasibility, while airlines are eager to cut their carbon footprint.

3 May 2023 13
Analysing the push for sustainable jet fuel
26 Apr 2023

Banks tell users: Put on your best face

A central bank measure starting in June requires facial scans for mobile transactions of more than 50,000 baht per day.

26 Apr 2023 43
Banks tell users: Put on your best face
21 Apr 2023

Lowdown on the latest Covid variant XBB.1.16

Thailand recently reported 27 cases of the new Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16, prompting authorities to monitor its transmission speed.

21 Apr 2023 58
Lowdown on the latest Covid variant XBB.1.16
19 Apr 2023

Zero-dollar tours

Fears growing that the return of Chinese tour groups will also lead to the return of questionable or illegal tourist practices.

19 Apr 2023 47
Zero-dollar tours
12 Apr 2023

Banks hesitate in rush to cashless era

The banking industry's push to discourage the use of cash led some to believe it was a good idea to charge fees for cash transactions and suspend cardless money withdrawals at ATMs.

12 Apr 2023 75
Banks hesitate in rush to cashless era