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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
