Clear EV plan is a must
Clear EV plan is a mustThe government is moving in the right direction after it announced that it will hasten the production of electric vehicles (EVs) and the development of supporting infrastructure. The move should be applauded, despite the fact the plan is steeped in challenges which will require clear action plans to succeed. Under the new plan, Thailand is to produce 1.051 million EVs by 2025, before jumping up to 6.22 million by 2030 -- far higher than the previous target of 750,000 units by 2030. The government has also set a goal to have 1.05 million EVs on the roads by 2025. The government's EV plan is good, but it is not enough.
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March 28, 2021 22:52 UTC
All in a day's work
"I'm lucky to work with executives and colleagues who have given me the opportunity to bring out the best of my ability," said Ms Jiraphon. The oil and retail business requires detail-oriented people to help drive it forward, a role that matches her background as an accountant. "Fortunately I possess this skill as accounting jobs require people who pay close attention to small detail," said Ms Jiraphon. She worked in the oil retail business for almost three decades before it spun off PTT into PTTOR. "Retail is full of details," said Ms Jiraphon, offering a brief description of her work.
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March 28, 2021 22:30 UTC
Don't worry, be happy … like the Finns
Don't worry, be happy … like the FinnsFor the second year running Thailand was ranked 54th in the UN-sponsored World Happiness Report which covers 149 countries. However, considering the Covid situation, one suspects there's not one country in the world that is particularly happy. So how do the Finns manage to be so happy? For the next 12 months we experienced happiness concerts, happy haircuts, happy noodles, happy policemen, happy hedgehogs and so on. It proved to be a big hit and the "happiness'' theme quickly caught the imagination of advertising circles, prompting a series of happiness ads.
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March 28, 2021 00:56 UTC
Visitors flock to Klong Ong Ang
The BMA's revamp of Bangkok's Klong Ong Ang won it a 2020 United Nations Human Settlements Programme Asian Townscape Award. Having won the award, Klong Ong Ang has now attracted even more people to visit the area and see what it's all about. However, after the Klong Ong Ang canal revamp, the BMA banned all use of canvas material and umbrellas. HAVING FUN: The canal-side promenade is packed with visitors looking for something to eat and fun activities to do along the transformed Klong Ong Ang. Other canals get upgradeApart from the Klong Ong Ang restoration project, the BMA is also developing other canals in the capital.
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March 27, 2021 23:48 UTC
Egypt train collision kills 32
Egypt train collision kills 32Twisted metal juts from the wreckage of a train collision that killed at least 32 people and injured more than 160 in southern EgyptTAHTA (EGYPT) - A collision between two trains killed at least 32 people and left more than 160 injured Friday in southern Egypt, a country plagued by fatal rail accidents widely blamed on crumbling infrastructure and poor maintenance. The health ministry gave an updated casualty toll of at least 32 dead and 165 people hospitalised with injuries, 70 percent of them fractures. Dozens of technicians were working through Friday evening to remove five dislocated and damaged train wagons, an AFP correspondent on the scene said. We heard the collision, so we rushed and found the carnage," said one witness, speaking on condition of anonymity. One of the deadliest was in 2002, when 373 people died as a fire ripped through a crowded train south of Cairo.
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March 27, 2021 02:37 UTC
Pledge to forge biochemical hub
Bid to add value to biofuels by using them as feedstocksFrom left Mr Kittiphong, Mr Sanchai and Mrs Arawadee share their optimism on biochemical production in Thailand at a webinar. PTT Plc and Bangchak Corporation Plc have vowed to help Thailand become a regional production base for high-value biochemical products in the post-pandemic period. Thailand wants to add value to biofuels by using them as feedstocks for the biochemical industry, which requires them to produce a range of products from food and medicine to personal care products such as cosmetics. BBGI chief executive Kittiphong Limsuwannarot said his firm is developing a 1.2-billion-baht synbio production factory. "Construction of BBGI's synbio facility began last year and it is scheduled to start operating in 2023," he said.
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March 26, 2021 23:37 UTC
Medical hub lends more than a hand
Oxygen tanks and beds are among medical care supplies at the Medical Device Bank, set up by the Friendship Therapy Centre, lent out to patients for use at home after being discharged. Since then, the"Medical Device Bank" under the Friendship Therapy Centre has become a well-known philanthropic enterprise and lends out a wide range of medical devices, such as electric beds and respirators. Oxygen tanks and beds are among medical care supplies at the Medical Device Bank, set up by the Friendship Therapy Centre, lent out to patients for use at home after being discharged. Oxygen tanks and beds are among medical care supplies at the Medical Device Bank, set up by the Friendship Therapy Centre, lent out to patients for use at home after being discharged. As well as lending out medical devices, the scheme also offers assistance to carers and those living with people with special needs.
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March 26, 2021 23:26 UTC
Mekong hurt by sweet talk
Mekong hurt by sweet talkWhen a regional grouping or cooperation framework marks its anniversary, it's typical that respective members, through the government or the Foreign Affairs Ministry, send a congratulatory note. The Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) framework that links Mekong riparian countries, namely China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar Vietnam and Thailand is no exception. The MLC was conceived and pushed by China, with Thailand's support, and celebrates its fifth year this month. Sending Thailand's congratulatory note on behalf of the Thai government this week was Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai. Excessive development has tremendously hurt the river, which is known for its diversity second only to the Amazon.
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March 26, 2021 23:15 UTC
Referendum bill delay a perilous game
Referendum bill delay a perilous gameA security official with the Democracy Monument in the backdrop. Thailand's democratisation faces a hurdle with delays to charter amendment and the referendum bill. Now the referendum bill -- a crucial mechanism for a charter rewrite -- is facing the same fate as the charter amendment bill. At first, it was though the referendum bill deliberations would be smooth as it was brought for second and third readings on March 18. The delay of the referendum bill means that charter amendment cannot be pursued further.
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March 26, 2021 23:15 UTC
Chinese celebs ditch Western brands in Xinjiang flap
The Swedish chain faces a potential consumer boycott after an old story on its concerns about forced labour in Xinjiang cotton fields surfaced on Chinese social media. (Reuters Photo)BEIJING: Chinese celebrity endorsers have abandoned several foreign retail labels, including Nike and other top US brands, as Western concerns over labour conditions in Xinjiang spark a patriotic backlash from consumers. Activists and UN human rights experts have accused China of using mass detention, torture, forced labour and sterilisations on Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang. The China branch of the BCI said on Friday it had not found signs of forced labour related to cotton production in Xinjiang. H&M said at the time it was deeply concerned by the reports that forced labour was used in Xinjiang.
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March 26, 2021 12:00 UTC
How Alfredo Barulli reached the top of the digital space as a marketer, entrepreneur and influencer
How Alfredo Barulli reached the top of the digital space as a marketer, entrepreneur and influencerImage Credit : Alfredo BarulliThe owner of two digital marketing companies has risen to the top as a luxury hotel and resort influencer. One such talented young man, who believed in his dreams and went ahead to achieve big in his career, is Alfredo Barulli. Born in 1987, Alfredo Barulli hails from Massafra, Italy, and now resides in Gran Canaria (Canary Islands), Spain. After a few months, Alfredo Barulli made $100,000 per month as revenue for the spa. Alfredo Barulli has truly shown what running behind excellence can do, which has helped him achieve great success at such an early age.
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March 26, 2021 09:45 UTC
‘Ngern Tid Lor Application’ – The innovative achievement platform for expanding digital privileges to wide customers in digital age
‘Ngern Tid Lor Application’ – The innovative achievement platform for expanding digital privileges to wide customers in digital age“Ngern Tid Lor has integrated the new optimising development on our application to support new normal lifestyle with increasing reassurance, enabling low income customers to manage their own credit loans and insurance simply,” explained Piyasak Ukritnukun, Managing Director Ngern Tid Lor PCL. Ngern Tid Lor has been focusing on innovation and technology development to build maximum proficiency in business operation along with preserving business transparency. This is just a starting point of financial technology by Ngern Tid Lor to take off as business-driven support. “Ngern Tid Lor application aims to enable customers to take better control and manage their lives by simple accessing to services with speed and convenience 24 hours,” revealed Pakamon Tulyapizitchai, SVP, Head of Digital Transformation. “This palm-sized outlet allows customers to check their payment balance, credit loan balance, 12-month card withdrawal statement, invoices, and other Ngern Tid Lor products and services.
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March 26, 2021 08:26 UTC
Suez blockage sets shipping rates soaring
Analysts expect a larger impact on smaller tankers and oil products, in particular naphtha and fuel oil exports from Europe to Asia, if the canal remained shut for weeks. More than 30 oil tankers have been waiting at either side of the canal to pass through since Tuesday, shipping data on Refinitiv showed. Several LNG tankers have been diverted, one Singapore-based shipbroker said, adding that sentiment for LNG tanker rates are more positive following the incident. Shoei Kisen Kaisha Ltd, based in Ehime Prefecture in Japan, confirmed on Wednesday that it was the owner of the Ever Given. The container ship was bound for Rotterdam in the Netherlands from China when it became stuck in the canal.
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March 26, 2021 04:18 UTC
Just add personality
This year, the real estate developer unveils BuGaan Yothinpattana as their latest flagship super-luxury project -- with three-floor residences that bring to mind the ultra-sleek, ultra-modern and ultra-cubic LA home. The five remaining XXL houses offer even more astonishing space of 737m², totalling five bedrooms, seven bathrooms and four parking spots. Case in point is the living room and dining room with a ceiling that spans a grand height of 6.9m. The concept is your concept -- and these houses should simply reflect the lifestyle and tastes of the owners. Sansiri BuGaan Yothinpattana sansiriSansiri BuGaan Yothinpattana sansiri"Having watches, jewellery and cars and eating out at expensive restaurants may have been the mark of luxury before," Ou says of the shifting definition of the word.
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March 25, 2021 23:37 UTC
Referendum bill is crucial
Referendum bill is crucialThe delay in the proceedings of the referendum bill last week prompted public concerns over attempts to shoot down the legislation, even though chief government whip Wirach Ratanasate tried to quell such fears. The chief government whip said Senator Surachai Liangboonlertchai, who chairs the committee vetting the referendum bill, has pledged to finish reviewing it next week. They could then initiate another bill to amend the referendum bill to return it to its original version. There are no excuses to allow this vital referendum bill which is tied to charter amendments to be aborted. On the contrary, the government must do whatever it can to save this bill so charter change can happen.
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March 25, 2021 23:15 UTC