2021: Reclaiming a year of crisisHow many of us started 2021 with a sense of cautious optimism that the worst of the pandemic was behind us? Fortunately, we are surrounded by innovative business partners and passionate professionals who inspired us to face these obstacles head on. The Tourism Council of Thailand estimates that 36% of hospitality businesses closed and 550,000 jobs were lost during quarter two 2021. From a client perspective the Business Service Centre ticks some important boxes. We also run business service centres for trainees to perform administrative tasks outsourced to us from the commercial sector.

Hopes pinned on India travel bubbleTourists from India pose for pictures at Phra Tamnak Hill in Pattaya, a prime spot for enjoying panoramic views of Pattaya City and Pattaya Bay, on June 14, 2018. (Bangkok Post file photo)Thailand will soon initiate a travel bubble with India with the main goal of attracting high-value young Indian visitors who can make a significant contribution to the recovery of the kingdom's tourism-dependent economy. In 2019, this generated about 80 billion baht for Thailand's tourism income, a 20% rise from the previous year when India had already become Thailand's third-largest tourism market, with over 300 flights running from India to Thailand, the spokesman added. "India is a high-value tourism market given it has 600-700 million people aged 29 years and under," she said. Thailand's main rivals for Indian tourists are Dubai and Singapore, she said.

Therefore, investors should keep an eye on the global environment to diversify risk and optimise their portfolios in the long term. Although the investment world still faces many challenges, Citi analysts are optimistic about cyclical industries that have benefited from the changing environment. They also see the opportunity to drive sustainable returns and leverage the capital market, to increase returns from holding cash or fixed-income investments. They recommend diversifying in various industries which can be categorised into three themes, which are:Long-term leaders – Switch from rebound investing to sustain returns. It is expected that the fixed income segment to provide the best returns are the emerging market bonds in Asia, high yield bonds and US treasuries.

Bhumjaithai to boycott vote on the Green LineAnutin: Party has right to abstain. said Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, speaking in his capacity as the party leader. His comments followed a decision by the seven cabinet ministers to excuse themselves from the weekly cabinet meeting on Tuesday. If Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha deems it necessary to proceed with the Green Line proposal, he can issue an order to that effect, Mr Anutin said. However the seven Bhumjaithai ministers will vote "no" to the proposal if the changes requested by the party keep being ignored, he added.

A PREVIEW OF THE FALL/WINTER 2022 MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION SHOWMichael Kors will debut his Fall/Winter 2022 collection live on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 8 AM (GMT+7). Chosen for his unique style and dynamic stage presence, his vocals will provide the backdrop for the brand’s first-ever live evening show. I think now, more than ever, no matter where you are, everyone is craving a night on the town and stepping out in style,” says designer Michael Kors. “This is the first time I’ve ever shown my collection to a live audience at night, and everything from the collection to the venue to the performance are all about celebrating a fabulous night out.”The virtual experience will premiere live on the brand’s social and digital channels, including MichaelKors-Collection.com, which will serve as the hub for all Fall/Winter 2022 Michael Kors Collection content. For more information, please visit the following:Michael Kors Website: http://www.michaelkors.com/Runway Digital Experience: http://www.MichaelKors-Collection.comMichael’s World: https://www.michaelkors.com/trend/michael-s-world/_/R-cat3880001@MichaelKors on Instagram, IG Stories, Reels and IGTV: http://instagram.com/michaelkorsMichael Kors on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/michaelkorsMichael Kors on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/michaelkors@MichaelKors on Twitter: http://twitter.com/michaelkors@MichaelKors on Line official Thailand: https://lin.ee/nLQvaJBJoin the conversation: #AllAccessKors

PTTEP mulls Myanmar after partners pull outPTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) plans to announce next month its move after the withdrawal of its partners -- Total Energies and Chevron Corp -- from the Yadana gas production project in Myanmar. Total Energies is a gas production operator, along with Chevron, PTTEP and state-owned Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE). They jointly invested in the Yadana gas project, located off Myanmar's southwestern coast, and Moattama Gas Transportation Company to carry gas from the field to Myanmar's Yangon and Thailand. Total Energies holds a 31.24% share, with a 28.3% stake belonging to Chevron. After withdrawal, Total Energies' interests will be shared between the current partners, unless they object to such an allocation, and that the role of operator will be taken over by one of them, according to past agreements.

Health director-general Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoenchai on Wednesday said that those who had exposed themselves to Covid-risk areas should consider taking rapid antigen tests before having normal sex. The department advised couples to behave prudently during sex ahead of Valentine’s Day. Young couples are known to celebrate the occasion by having sex. Last year, eyebrows were raised over the department’s Valentine’s Day advice to couples to wear masks at all times and refrain from facing each other during sex as a safety measure against contracting the Sars-CoV-2 virus. “Lovers and couples who have immunity and who have assessed themselves to be safe or who have checked themselves with ATKs, can have mutual activities safely, like dining together and having sex,” Suwannachai said.

Complaints and emergency alerts over safety and crimes can be made directly to the Ministry of Education’s Safety Centre through four online channels, She said. Apart from the MoE Safety Centre application, alerts can be made to the website addressed at www.MOESafetyCenter.com; LINE @MOESafetyCenter and call centre 0-2126-6565.

Asia Pacific set to become world’s largest data centre region over next decadeAsia Pacific’s data centre market continues to grow at a relentless pace and is set to become the world’s largest data centre region over the next decade. According to Cushman & Wakefield’s latest 2022 Data Centre Global Market Comparison report, Singapore, Hong Kong and Sydney are ranked among the top 10 data centre markets in the world. The largest data centre market in the world, Northern Virginia, again finished on top of the overall standings for a third consecutive year. Singapore tops the Asia Pacific ranking (2nd globally), moving up two spots globally from 2021, while Hong Kong comes in 2nd in Asia Pacific (6th globally), rejoining the top 10 after missing out last year. Both established and emerging markets will see continued large-scale requirements for capacity by all participants,” said Todd Olson, Managing Director, Japan & Korea, and Head of Asia Pacific Data Centre Practice Group at Cushman & Wakefield.

Bhumjaithai stands by boycott on rail planThe Bhumjaithai Party, a main government coalition partner, says it boycotted Tuesday's cabinet meeting over a controversial proposal to extend the Green Line railway concession and will continue to express its opposition until the party's demands about the proposal are met. According Mr Paradorn, the Transport Ministry is still awaiting documents previously requested from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) regarding the Green Line extension. "Not attending the cabinet meeting is the party's way of ensuring a good atmosphere prevails at the meeting and that coalition partners can work well together and without conflicts," he said. The seven cabinet members of the Bhumjaithai Party had on Monday informed the secretariat of the cabinet about their intention not to attend Tuesday's meeting, he said. A source, who is a high-level executive at the BMA, said all of the questions raised by Bhumjaithai have already been answered by the BMA.

The announcement, signed by Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, stipulated that the plants that are on the Category 5 narcotics list are:1. Opium (Papaver somniferum L., Papaver bracteatum Lindl., or other plants in the same family that provide opium alkaloids)2. Psilocybin, or magic mushroom (Psilocybe cubensis [Earle] Singer, or other plants in the same family that provide psilocybin or psilocin)3. Cannabis (marijuana) or hemp extracts, except for:A) Extracts from cannabis or hemp grown domestically that have tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) of less than 0.2 per cent of its weightB) Extracts from the seeds of cannabis or hemp grown domestically.

Growth will stem from three factors: first, the recovery from two slow years of low growth; second, the reduced impact of the Omicron variant and the high vaccination rate; and finally, world economic growth. All of these projections were made before the International Monetary Fund (IMF) slashed its global economic growth outlook for 2022 from the 4.9% it predicted in October 2021 to the 4.4% it forecast last month. No 1: High inflation rates. Inflation retards economic growth by reducing consumption. The IMF has lowered its forecast for US economic growth by 1.2% because the agency assumes the Fed will raise interest rates by 1% this year.

Building a better futureFinance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith addresses the 'Future of Growth: Thailand Vision 2030' virtual conference as its keynote speaker to mark the 20th anniversry of 'Post Today'. Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has outlined eight areas Thailand needs to work on over the next decade to raise the country's competitiveness. Digital technologies have played a key role in the past two years especially in payment systems, peer-to-peer lending and cloud funding, Mr Arkhom told the gathering. Mr Arkhom said the country must also create a social safety net, especially for grassroots people, and promote savings among the workforce to help them meet their future living needs. Last but not least, Mr Arkhom said policymakers must also ensure fiscal sustainability by increasing efficiency in revenue collection and expanding tax bases.

However, he said, office workers should be aware that Covid-19 vaccines can reduce the risk of developing severe symptoms, not entirely preventing infection. Mask wearing: wearing medical or fabric type face masks or both, with the fabric type on the outside. Hand washing: washing one’s hands regularly with alcohol spray or gel before and after touching objects. Testing: checking body temperature and taking a Covid-19 test. Thai Chana: checking in and out using this application.

Targeting one-third market shareIn 2022, XSpring will move deeper into the digital asset business via its subsidiary XSpring Digital, operator of the Initial Coin Offering (ICO) Portal. To this end, XSpring Digital will work with Coinbase, a US-based leading digital exchange platform and digital asset custodian to create an integrated service system. At the same time, XSpring gives high value to asset management and plans to expand the business, especially in the new area of digital asset fund manager. "XSpring expects to secure a digital asset fund manager’s licence from the SEC in the second quarter of 2022. The licence will also allow XSpring to engage in securities brokerage, securities dealing, and securities underwriting of investment units.