Local firm to develop Nepal airport
Local firm to develop Nepal airportNepal has appointed local firm Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Ltd to develop and install air navigation systems for Gautam Buddha Airport, the nation's second international airport. The company on Thursday said it is expected to supply, deliver, install and commission the airport's communication, navigation and surveillance and air traffic management systems, meteorological equipment plus other related goods and services to meet international standards. It said its engineering team has been setting up various flight and navigation systems at the airport, located in Nepal's Lumbini province. The company's involvement is being supported by the Foreign Ministry, it said.
Source:Bangkok Post
May 20, 2022 21:47 UTC
MEA launches power-saving contest to win electricity bill cuts
Residential users (types 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3) who cut their electricity usage by at least 10 per cent in July and August from May will be rewarded with 3,000 MEA Points, which translates to a 300-baht cut in their power bill. Just increasing your air-conditioner setting by one degree Celsius can cut 5 per cent off a household electricity bill. Winners will be announced on August 31 and September 30 via SMS and at www.mea.or.thMeanwhile, registrants for the MEA Point programme will get 500 points instantly and another 500 points when they switch to electronic bills. Each timely bill payment is rewarded with 80 points (e-payment) and 50 points (traditional payment). Every 1,000 points brings a 100-baht discount on power bills.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
May 20, 2022 16:23 UTC
Health Ministry proposes ‘green-zone’ plan to lift restrictions
The move will add low-risk “green zones” to the current two-tier system of yellow zones (highest surveillance) and blue zones (tourism pilot provinces). Green-zone provinces (low surveillance) will be allowed to lift restrictions on public activities – likely including pubs and entertainment venues. The new zoning will be proposed at Friday’s meeting of Centre for Covid-19 Situation. The lifting of restrictions in green-zone provinces would be another step towards declaring Covid-19 endemic, which the government plans to do in July. Currently, 65 provinces are in the high-surveillance yellow zone while the remaining 12 are blue-zone tourism provinces.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
May 20, 2022 16:11 UTC
TV manufacturer eyes growth in Thai market
TV manufacturer eyes growth in Thai marketFrom left are Mr Nishioka, Mr Zhu and Mr Pongthep. According to Mr Zhu, the overall TV market in Thailand has reached saturation with an annual growth of only 3%. TVS REGZA Corporation, the operator of Toshiba TV, has resumed its active expansion in Thailand's 30-billion-baht television market, in an attempt to substantially raise its market share. According to Mr Zhu, the overall TV market in Thailand has reached saturation point with a growth of only 3% annually. Pongthep Sirisakulweroj, sales and marketing director of Toshiba TV Thailand, said Toshiba TV aims to achieve a market share of 10% in Thailand's TV market over the next five years, up from a 2% share in 2022.
Source:Bangkok Post
May 20, 2022 11:16 UTC
Grim reflections in the mirror of Ukraine crisis
It was the year 2014 when Western countries almost instantly recognised the coup d'état in Ukraine that launched the downward spiralling of further events out of control. What were the Western countries doing at that moment? Now I see attempts to accuse my country of "hitting Thailand", for food disruptions, global economic crisis, etc. It would not be a surprise if Western colleagues' similar articles about "hitting" other countries were published in relevant countries' media. We -- as well as Western colleagues -- can analyse public opinion in Thailand.
Source:Bangkok Post
May 20, 2022 11:12 UTC
Court accepts bankruptcy plea of Covid-hit Thai AirAsia X
The company filed its case with the court on Tuesday and the court resolved to accept the plea the following day. The court has scheduled hearings on August 22. The carrier’s creditors can submit their opposition to the plea at least three days before the hearings begin. Thai AirAsia X is a joint venture of Malaysia carrier AirAsia X and Thai AirAsia airline. Thai AirAsia X shareholder Tassapon Bijleveld, who is executive chairman of Thai AirAsia, said on Thursday that entering the business rehabilitation process is an option for the financially troubled airline to undergo financial restructuring.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
May 20, 2022 07:53 UTC
Apec looks to pact to revive growth
Apec looks to pact to revive growthMr Jurin gives a keynote address at the symposium for FTAAP, the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. (Photo: Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) trade ministers have high hopes for the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP), believing that the long-delayed pact can help revitalise their economies battered by the pandemic. Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit, who chaired the Apec Ministers Responsible for Trade's meeting in Bangkok on Thursday, said the FTAAP tops the agenda for the four-day meeting as Apec members want to use the pact to help revive their economies following the pandemic. Apec aims to conclude the talks on FTAAP, which would be the world's biggest free trade agreement, by 2040, he said. FTAAP first appeared in the joint statement of Apec trade ministers in 2008.
Source:Bangkok Post
May 20, 2022 05:09 UTC
PTT asked to join Egat relief scheme
Assistance from PTT is part of a relief plan now being discussed by energy authorities who want to see Egat better manage its budget. Last year Egat was ordered by the Energy Regulatory Commission to cap fuel tariffs on power bills from last September to April this year, which cost Egat around 60 billion baht. PTT was asked to join efforts to help Egat because gas accounts for 65% of power generation costs. LNG prices under long-term purchase contracts stand at US$10-13 this month, compared with $21-22 in the spot market. Like Egat, PTT also helped relieve people's living costs by spending 10.5 billion baht selling gas at discounted prices to taxi drivers, manufacturers, small power producers and street food vendors.
Source:Bangkok Post
May 20, 2022 00:51 UTC
Asia’s largest F&B trade show held in Bangkok next week
The physical trade exhibition is taking place this 24th -28th May at Challenger Hall 1-3 and IEC Hall 5-10 IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, opening for trade visitors for all 5 days. As for the Virtual Trade Show, THAIFEX - Virtual Trade Show (VTS) offers a unique virtual trade show experience via www.thaifex-vts.com. THAIFEX–ANUGA ASIA is, thus, ready to support the business operators in the F&B industry to succeed and thrive. Meanwhile, we are contacted by a large number of trade visitors through various channels travelling from both within Thailand and overseas to join us. For further information on THAIFEX-ANUGA ASIA 2022 “The Hybrid Edition,” please contact the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) at 1169.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
May 19, 2022 12:19 UTC
Asian markets plunge after Wall St battering
Asian markets plunge after Wall St batteringA woman walks past Exchange Square which houses the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in Hong Kong on April 27, 2022. (AFP file photo)Asian markets posted big early losses Thursday, after Wall Street suffered one of its worst batterings in two years in the previous session. On Thursday morning, Hong Kong was down by more than three%, while Tokyo was down by about 2.5%. Among the biggest losers in Hong Kong was Chinese tech giant Tencent, whose stocks fell more than eight% on lacklustre first-quarter results. The unemployment rate dipped to 3.9%, the official statistics body said, the lowest rate since 1974.
Source:Bangkok Post
May 19, 2022 09:27 UTC
People free to grow marijuana and hemp from June 9
Withit said once the directive takes effect, no part of ganja and hemp, except extracted substance with more than 2 per cent of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), would be regarded as narcotics. As a result, people can grow hemp and ganja without having to seek permission. They are required only to inform the number of ganja or hemp plants they are growing to the FDA via an app called “Pluke Gan” or “growing ganja”, Withit added. The same rules will be applied to those wanting to grow hemp and marijuana for commercial purposes, Withit said.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
May 19, 2022 07:44 UTC
MFP has monopoly reservations about cannabis bill
MFP has monopoly reservations about cannabis billThe Move Forward Party (MFP) has reservations about a cannabis and hemp bill pushed by the Bhumjaithai Party, echoing warnings by a civil society group that it could bar small farmers and households from exploiting the plants commercially. Mr Taopiphop, who also brews craft beer, said the party supported people's right to grow cannabis at home. However, it was concerned the bill may set conditions similar to the craft beer issue which could result in a monopoly on cannabis production. Prasitthichai Nunuan, from the Future of Thai Cannabis Network, said cannabis' removal from the narcotics list should mean there is no need for any law on cannabis and hemp. He said the bill says that those who want to grow cannabis to sell must have permission and pay 50,000 baht, while another 50,000 baht is required to produce products from the plant leaves or oil extraction.
Source:Bangkok Post
May 19, 2022 05:36 UTC
Government’s Covid subsidies won’t be taxed
The announcement, signed by Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith on May 5, said subsidies under the following schemes will be exempted from tax for tax year 2021. > Rao Tiew Duay Kan (We Travel Together) travel subsidy campaign> Kam Lang Jai packaged tour subsidy scheme> Tour Tiew Thai packaged tour co-payment campaign> Khon La Khrueng (Let’s Go Halves) co-shopping subsidy scheme> Subsidies provided to holders of state welfare cards and people in vulnerable groups> E-vouchers granted under the Ying Chai Ying Dai (Spend More, Get More) scheme> Rao Chana (We Win) cash handout scheme> Mor33 Rao Rak Kan (Section 33 We Love Each Other) cash-handout scheme> Subsidy provided to employers and employees in highest control zones (red provinces)> Subsidies provided to SME operators, motorcycle taxi riders, taxi drivers and college students who have been affected by Covid-19.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
May 19, 2022 04:12 UTC
Puripol completes sprint hat-trick
Thailand's Puripol Boonson celebrates winning gold in the men's 100m at the 31st SEA Games in Hanoi yesterday. (AFP photo)Thai teenage sensation Puripol Boonson won the men's 100m title to complete a hat-trick of sprint crowns at the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam on Wednesday. In the 200m in Si Sa Ket, Puripol crossed the line in 20.58sec, breaking the national mark of 20.69sec set by Reanchai at the 1999 SEA Games. In the 200m in Hanoi, his winning time of 20.37sec broke the SEA Games record and his own national mark. Hosts surpass century markVietnam have surpassed the 100-gold mark at the 31st SEA Games on home soil.
Source:Bangkok Post
May 18, 2022 23:58 UTC
Those That Follow
Those That Follow is Parkpoom's first directorial piece in more than four years. The story follows two teens on the run after a robbery goes wrong and showcases the iPhone 13 Pro's videography capabilities, especially in low light situations. The iPhone's camera with larger sensors like the ƒ/1.8 aperture in the Ultra Wide camera and ƒ/1.5 aperture and new 1.9μm pixels in the Wide camera shine through in this horror project, essential in delivering horror cinematic experience. As Parkpoom puts it, "The iPhone 13 Pro can capture visuals in low light, revealing details in the darkness. Watch Those That Follow at http://youtu.be/rf2UNTETb2Y and apple.com/th.
Source:Bangkok Post
May 18, 2022 08:27 UTC