The Phuket boat tragedy in July has begun to ripple through Thailand’s tourism industry, with growth in arrivals from China virtually flat that month. Source: Business

The Phuket boat tragedy in July has begun to ripple through Thailand’s tourism industry, with growth in arrivals from China virtually flat that month. Source: Business

A group of local fishermen has launched a campaign to protest against the government’s plan to spend several billion baht buying back 1,300 commercial trawlers in a bid to reduce over-fishing. Source: Business

The cabinet has approved in principle the extension of debt repayment and lower lending rates for small-scale farmers as the latest move to help shore up the agricultural sector. Source: Business

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple said Tuesday that its profit had jumped more than 30% to $11.5 billion in the recently ended quarter, besting market expectations despite selling fewer iPhones than analysts projected. Source: Business

Life assurance businesses reported 5% growth in total premiums for the first half, driven mainly by bancassurance and insurance agents, says the Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA). Source: Business

SET-listed developer Quality Houses Plc (QH) has postponed the launch of three condo projects previously planned for 2018 to next year, due to oversupply and high land prices. Source: Business

Trade tensions between the US and China will likely escalate further during the rest of the year and have a negative but manageable impact on global growth, says a report by Moody’s Investors Service. Source: Business

SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook said Tuesday it had shut down more than 30 fake pages and accounts involved in what appeared to be a “coordinated” attempt to sway public opinion on political issues ahead of November midterm elections, but cannot identify the source. Source: Tech

From the best cocktail bar to the best views, chef Missy Robbins of Lilia takes us to her favorite neighborhood spots in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Source: Travel