Bank of Thailand weighs up consumer loans rate cut
Bank of Thailand weighs up consumer loans rate cutThe Bank of Thailand (BoT) is debating a reduction in interest rates for some consumer loans amid fears that lenders will reject high-risk borrowers and drive them towards loan sharks, an assistant governor said Wednesday. Last month, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha asked the Bank of Thailand to review the ceiling of interest rates for credit cards and personal loans to help debtors and tackle high household debt, a move which has added to pressure on banks. If interest rates are lowered, high-risk debtors who already pay the highest interest rates will be pushed out of the financial system towards loan sharks who lend at extremely high rates, she said. Last year, the BoT cut the rate ceiling for credit cards to 16% per year from 18% and that of personal loans to 24%-25% from 28%, to help debtors cope with a Covid-19 outbreak. This quarter, the BoT expects to announce rules on bank fees that will be fair and better reflect the actual costs incurred by lenders, Ms Thanyanit added.
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July 21, 2021 09:22 UTC
Glide and clean the room
Previous Dyson vacuum cleaners usually came with pretty gun-like handles and triggers. It is light enough for an eight-year-old, like my daughter, to clean her bed with ease regularly. I even managed to get rid of a wasp that somehow got into my bedroom using this Dyson Omni-glide. After a few days of regular bed cleaning, the number of sneezes has gone down significantly, from seven down to one. Dyson Omni-glide DysonThe provided charging dock is easy to attach to walls and took me around five minutes to set up.
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July 21, 2021 00:11 UTC
'Andaman Sandbox' next on govt agenda
'Andaman Sandbox' next on govt agendaPhangnga and Krabi are preparing to welcome back foreign tourists under the "Andaman Sandbox" scheme, which is scheduled for launch on Aug 1, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) on Tuesday. If the scheme goes according to plan, the provinces, which lie along the Andaman coastline, will be the next to reopen to foreign tourists. Phuket debuted its sandbox model on July 1, while the Samui Plus model was launched officially last Thursday. The proposal for the Andaman Sandbox scheme will be submitted to the Centre for Economic Situation Administration for further consideration on Wednesday, said TAT governor, Yuthasak Supasorn. Last Friday, the first batch of tourists under the Phuket Sandbox scheme continued their journey to Phangnga after their 14-day stay in Phuket.
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July 20, 2021 23:26 UTC
PM, CEOs to discuss virus crisis
(Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will on Wednesday meet executives of national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc and King Power Group plus 40 other leading CEOs to discuss the Covid-19 situation and its economic impact on the country. Later from 2.20pm, Gen Prayut will hold a video conference with 40 CEOs where they will discuss progress in efforts to contain Covid-19 and related issues. Previously when the government began lifting Covid-19 restrictions, Gen Prayut invited 70 leading business operators to meet with him at Government House on Sept 3 last year. The group instead proposed for the government to partially lockdown only areas where the Covid-19 situation was very serious while speeding up inoculating the population. Infected people are now included in the NHSO's home isolation programme if they have no or mild symptoms, he added.
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July 20, 2021 23:03 UTC
Thailand is on the International Crypto Scammers’ Radar – This is how to avoid them!
Thailand is on the International Crypto Scammers’ Radar – This is how to avoid them! In recent times Thailand has featured on the International Crypto Scammers Radar, with multiple scams being reported daily. According to Wanda Exchange, “Crypto” as a mode of payment is the most efficient financial tool ever created. In the first part of this series, Miss Intaphong will educate you about common Crypto scams and some simple tricks to avoid them. COMMON CRYPTO SCAMS TO BE AWARE OFCrypto Scammers these days are organised professional criminal scamming groups, who appear to be genuine operators but end up stealing your money.
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July 20, 2021 10:07 UTC
Sweet aromatherapy
Salted Sugar Cinnamon candle. The Drop by Dough x Panpuri collection reflects the brands' use of the finest ingredients. A reinterpretation of Drop by Dough's raspberry custard, the Raspberry Rose candle is infused with sweet Bulgarian rose, tangy raspberry and the sharpness of geranium leaf. Sea salt is a top note of the Salted Sugar Cinnamon candle with the spicy fragrance of cinnamon and caramelised sugar. The handcrafting of the ceramic vessels refrains from the use of varnish to achieve the natural tones of sweet treats.
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July 20, 2021 00:56 UTC
Freshen up in style
Glow With It 10% Vitamin C Serum. Hinted in its brand name, Soap & Glory is keen on making cleansing products while whimsically naming them to draw attention. Two cleansers have been added to the Glow skincare collection, whose star product is a lightweight yet concentrated serum with a 10% vitamin C derivative. The skin-brightening vitamin is also a key ingredient in the new Glow Your Mind Nourishing Cleansing Balm and Scrub In The Fast Lane 2 Minute Facial Peel & Polish. Enriched with marula, avocado, apricot and jojoba oils, the cleansing balm is massaged onto dry skin to remove make-up.
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July 20, 2021 00:56 UTC
Return of Doumbia
As Sangare's career took off, others like Sali Sidibe and Nahawa Doumbia also emerged. In 2006, I saw Nahawa Doumbia perform at the Rainforest World Music Festival in Sarawak, Malaysia. Born near the most important town in Wassoulou, Bougouni, Doumbia was ear-marked for success as a singer by her mother, despite the family not being part of the jeli tradition. The response from international African music fans was very positive. And as with Oumou Sangare, Doumbia sings of social issues, peace, equality, women's rights and social justice.
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July 20, 2021 00:56 UTC
Ghetto to Games: Kenya's Ongare takes swing at Tokyo
Ghetto to Games: Kenya's Ongare takes swing at TokyoKenyan boxer Christine Ongare trains ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. The 27-year-old Kenyan will have her chance in Tokyo -- her first Games, and a moment she still cannot believe is coming true. He calls my mum, 'mum'," she said, laughing nervously. The sport gave Ongare a newfound "resilience" and helped her cope with the troubles at home, said Benjamin Musa, head coach of Kenya's Olympic boxing squad. That same year Elizabeth Andiego became the first Kenyan woman to qualify for the London Olympics, an inspiring moment for Ongare.
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July 20, 2021 00:33 UTC
Future tech fears
A deepfake is the use of artificial intelligence to create images, audio or voice recordings in someone else's likeness. Respondents' reservations about this technology are not without grounds, as deepfake videos have been used for political purposes, as well as for personal revenge. Advise against casual browsing on work devices: Casual browsing may lead to compromised network security, so make sure employees know this. Patch employees' machines: If your employees' devices aren't completely patched and up-to-date, the chances increase of hackers finding a vulnerability in your system. Few people bother to change it because it's a somewhat tricky process, but it will drastically improve employees' cyber-defences.
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July 19, 2021 21:33 UTC
Inept govt never learns from its Covid blunders
Inept govt never learns from its Covid blundersThe government's biggest mistake was not its decision to not join Covax. It was not even underestimating the Covid-19 pandemic and its failure to secure enough vaccines of sufficient variety to fight possible virus mutations. Is it time to accept that the administration has put too much baggage on itself to prevail over the pandemic? At least, however, there was an expectation that the curfew and partial ban on people's mobility would help flatten the new infections and fatalities curve. They feel they have to fight to stay alive and afloat by themselves.
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July 19, 2021 21:11 UTC
Foreigners over 75 get jab offer
Foreigners over 75 get jab offerForeigners aged 75 and over residing in the country who have not yet had a Covid-19 vaccine can register for their shots through a walk-in process at the Central Vaccination Center at Bang Sue Grand Station. Tanee Sangrat, the director-general of the Department of Information and spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, yesterday said that elderly foreigners can do this between 9am-4pm any day of the week. He said that walk-in vaccination is available everyday at gates 2, 3 and 4. He said that Covid-19 preventive measures should therefore be strictly observed while travelling to and from the vaccination site. Mr Tanee said that this arrangement is reserved only for foreigners who have not yet received any vaccine shots.
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July 19, 2021 21:11 UTC
Treat heroes like heroes
This time it was one of "the warriors in white gowns", the honoured title bestowed on healthcare workers. While they may be called heroes, healthcare workers are not treated as such. It was great news for medical and healthcare workers who prefer the Pfizer vaccine. However, the Pfizer vaccine from the US has been specifically donated to healthcare workers as a first priority. Since we call them heroes, they should be treated like heroes.
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July 19, 2021 00:45 UTC
Constitution bill's second reading set for August
Constitution bill's second reading set for AugustPaiboon: Thinks bill will be passedThe charter amendment bill is expected to go through a post-scrutiny debate in parliament next month before being put to a vote in September, according to Paiboon Nititawan, chairman of the committee scrutinising the bill. Mr Paiboon said on Sunday the committee will meet on July 27 and 30 to iron out differences and amendment issues. After the panel has wrapped up its work, it will present the revised version of the bill for a second-reading debate later next month. After that, parliament will deliberate the bill at its second reading towards the end of next month. He believed the debate will be held next month before parliament goes into recess in September.
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July 19, 2021 00:36 UTC
Holding them accountable
Their home is only 500m away from the Taiwanese-owned chemical factory, which they never knew existed. Firefighters battle the chemical fire at the Ming Dih Chemical Co factory in Samut Prakan earlier this month. The Pollution Control Department said officials are removing the styrene monomer from the fire-gutted factory for safe disposal. Somkid Chaijitvanit fails to stop her dog from eating grass in her garden out of concern over chemical fallout in the wake of the factory explosion. It was deemed to incur expenses even though the party insisted that it is the duty of the Pollution Control Department.
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July 19, 2021 00:33 UTC