JD charters Shenzhen flights for fast delivery
JD charters Shenzhen flights for fast deliveryThe charter flights between Shenzhen and Bangkok operate three times a week with a same-day return. Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has launched chartered cargo flights between Shenzhen and Bangkok to ensure deliveries within 48 hours as it aims to capitalise on growing cross-border e-commerce. This route facilitates delivery of goods from China to Thailand and vice versa within 48 hours, said Mr Huang. Korlarp Suwacharangkul, chief marketing officer of JD Central, said JD and JD Central plan to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to build business opportunities between China and Thailand. "We've seen cross-border e-commerce between the two countries has huge potential for expansion," he said.
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May 28, 2021 23:37 UTC
Coleman shocks Henderson
Coleman shocks HendersonLas vegas: Jenny Coleman pulled off the upset of the day at the LPGA Match-Play on Wednesday, knocking off world No.5 Brooke Henderson 1-up to open round-robin play at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas, Nevada. Canada's Henderson, a 10-time winner on the LPGA tour, got off to a hot start, taking a 3-up lead with birdies at the first three holes. But Coleman pulled a hole back with a birdie at the fifth, won the 10th with a bogey and squared the match with a birdie to take the 11th hole. She kept her nerve after Henderson again edged ahead at 13 -- where the Canadian's bogey beat Coleman's double bogey -- nabbing birdies at the par-five 14th and 16th to take the lead. When she squared the match at 11, Coleman said, she wasn't really keeping track of how the match stood.
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May 27, 2021 23:15 UTC
TEST YOURSELF: Welcome to the world of VTubers
TEST YOURSELF: Welcome to the world of VTubersYouTube rising stars aren't realTest Yourself is where you can improve your reading skills. "Back in 2016, people were excited with Kizuna AI, which could act like a YouTuber. I think Kizuna AI was created for fun and its makers did not know that she was going to be such a big hit. The VTubers market has become extremely competitive. It was difficult in the beginning because people did not know what a virtual influencer or idol was.
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May 27, 2021 06:45 UTC
Robinhood set to extend reach into OTA services
Robinhood set to extend reach into OTA servicesThana Thienachariya, board chairman at Purple Ventures, the operator of RobinhoodOnline food delivery service provider Robinhood has vowed to double its investment budget to 300 million baht this year as it expands its reach into online travel agent (OTA) services. "We will use zero commission similar to online food delivery," he said. OTA service operators normally apply a charge of 15-20% to hoteliers. Robinhood aims to reach a market share of 10% among both food and hotel app operators. Srihanath Lamsam, managing director of Robinhood, said his platform has helped 90,000 small merchants to receive over 2.3 million orders worth over 500 million baht.
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May 26, 2021 22:18 UTC
XPG pursues digital licences from SEC as firm reshuffles
Move aims to meld old and new assetsSET-listed XSpring Capital (XPG), formerly known as Seamico Securities Plc, is applying for licences for all digital asset businesses except a digital asset exchange with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). XPG wants to become the first traditional securities firm to enter the digital business, bridging old and new financial markets. The company decided not to apply for a digital asset exchange licence because it believes the other licences are sufficient to serve customer needs. The future of XPG's business is to combine traditional securities and digital asset businesses." XPG is preparing to apply for additional licences for digital businesses, including to be a broker, dealer and for digital asset management.
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May 26, 2021 22:07 UTC
Mass jab plan on schedule, says government
Mass jab plan on schedule, says governmentA health official prepares a Covid-19 vaccine shot in Bang Khunthian district, Bangkok. (File photo: Apichart Jinakul)The government insists it will be ready to launch a large-scale Covid-19 vaccination programme as promised from early June using AstraZeneca's vaccine. Speaking after meeting with AstraZeneca representatives on Tuesday, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul wanted to allay any fears over the company's readiness to deliver on its promise. "What we can say right now is that the company will be able to send its vaccine continuously every month," Mr Anutin said. AstraZeneca on Tuesday confirmed to the Bangkok Post it would be able to provide its vaccine to Thailand next month.
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May 26, 2021 02:15 UTC
Covid-related claims could hit B3bn as cases continue to rise
Covid-related claims could hit B3bn as cases continue to riseTotal claims from Covid-19 insurance could soar to 3 billion baht this year as daily infections continue to rise, says Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA) president Anon Vangvasu. The total amount of Covid-19 insurance premiums received as of May 15 stood at 3.5 billion baht from 9 million policies. However, the hike in Covid claims is unlikely to have a major impact on insurance businesses as Covid policies are relatively small with limited protection, he said. In the first quarter, Covid patients with insurance coverage tallied 10% of all cases, however that figure could rise to 20% in April, he said. The figure for accident claims is estimated to be below 62% of auto premiums received.
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May 26, 2021 00:45 UTC
Get vaccine act together
Get vaccine act togetherThe government must do a better job allaying fears about a shortage of vaccines while getting its act together before the mass vaccination rollout starts, supposedly next week. Announcements by several hospitals including Vachira Hospital and Chulabhorn Royal Academy delaying appointments for people who registered for AstraZeneca vaccines have sparked speculation about a shortage. The government bought 117,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines early this year. He said the delay is due to the government changing its plan, lengthening the period between administering the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine and the second from 10 to 16 weeks. It's time the government opens up about its vaccine procurement, providing full details about purchase agreements, terms and conditions.
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May 25, 2021 23:48 UTC
AstraZeneca jabs 'will be on time'
AstraZeneca jabs 'will be on time'A health official prepares a Covid-19 vaccine shot in Bang Khunthian district, Bangkok. Speaking after meeting with company representatives on Tuesday, the deputy prime minister said that AstraZeneca had given him updated information and the discussion had been very positive. AstraZeneca on Tuesday confirmed to the Bangkok Post said it would be able to provide its vaccine to Thailand next month. As part of the manufacturing process, each vaccine batch must undergo over 60 different quality assurance control tests and review processes. The system is designed to ensure each dose is of the same high quality that can be expected from any AstraZeneca product.
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May 25, 2021 23:03 UTC
Lottery solution for old-age security
Lottery solution for old-age securityA man points to some lottery tickets for sale at Khok Wua intersection, Ratchadamnoen Avenue, in the capital. As Thailand rapidly ages, one of its challenges is how to encourage the poor to save for old-age security. How to convince them to shift their lottery money to long-term savings they can fall upon in old age when they can no longer work? Another measure is to help the lottery buyers become aware of how they could spend the money more wisely. The government should also increase distribution channels to make it easy for them to save through savings lotteries.
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May 25, 2021 22:41 UTC
MAKING A FORAY INTO NEXT-GENERATION TRANSPORTATION
MAKING A FORAY INTO NEXT-GENERATION TRANSPORTATIONThailand’s vision for its automotive industry extends beyond EVs to include the four major trends of cutting-edge transportation. On the back of Thailand’s accommodative business environment and competitive cutting-edge technology, local entrepreneurs are increasingly launching ventures that delve into the next-generation transportation mode. This development reflects Thailand’s drive to be the leader of ASEAN’s next-generation transportation concept1. It is this established infrastructure which will enable the realisation of connected and shared transportation concepts, linking vehicles to vehicles, vehicles to infrastructure and vehicles to smart phones. The EEC Innovation Zone (EECi) is an innovation hub located at Wangchan Valley in Rayong Province.
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May 25, 2021 09:32 UTC
Spend new loan wisely
Spend new loan wiselyThe government's plan to borrow additional funds to cover its Covid-19 mitigation and relief programmes seems to be drawing more criticism with each passing day. While the former finance minister conceded that the loan is necessary, he said the drafting of the executive decree was done behind closed doors without transparency. Without transparency and a good monitoring system, the public won't get to feel the full benefit from this 700-billion-baht loan. Just a few days earlier, former finance minister Korn Chatikavanij also warned the government to prioritise its spending. The loan is expected to help prop up the Thai economy until the later part of this year, when the country achieves herd immunity, so the government needs to spend it wisely.
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May 24, 2021 23:15 UTC
Welcome to the world of VTubers
They are computer-generated characters who have their own individual YouTube channels -- Aisha Channel has 303,000 subscribers and the YuChan Channel 115,000 subscribers. The VTubers market has become extremely competitive. Even though VTubers and virtual influencers share the market with people, these executives agree that VTubers will not replace real people. YuChan Channel. Aisha Channel
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May 24, 2021 00:11 UTC
User-unfriendly Mor Prom app a flop
User-unfriendly Mor Prom app a flopA vaccine clinic at the Big C super store in Bang Bon district of the capital. Alas, Mor Prom -- which means Doctor's Ready in the local vernacular -- has proved to be anything but smooth and seamless. Mor Prom crashed on May 1 -- which happened to be the day of its launch. To deal with the unready Mor Prom app, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul offered walk-in vaccinations, only to be overruled by Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha last week. In its rush to develop Mor Prom, the ministry has wasted money and energy on a project not fit for purpose.
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May 24, 2021 00:00 UTC
Leaky border poses risk
Leaky border poses riskThe alarming report of new Covid-19 variants found in a construction worker camp in Bangkok and in the deep South again shed light on the problem of illegal migration. The two variants may have carried into the country by illegal migrants. Although Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed authorities to ramp up border surveillance to prevent the entry of illegal migrants, the problem of migrants being smuggled across border remains. Unfortunately, those illegal migrants may be just the tip of the iceberg. Many illegal migrants were arrested.
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May 24, 2021 00:00 UTC