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
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Boat fiasco takes toll on July growth
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
Read More »Trawlers threaten Oct 8 strike
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
Read More »Cabinet approves new debt aid for farmers
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
Read More »Apple Q2 profits leap, near $1 trillion value
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
Read More »Life assurers report 5% growth in first half
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
Read More »QH delays projects on weak market
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
Read More »Moody's: Trade-tiff blow to global growth manageable
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
Read More »Facebook busts new attempt to influence US elections
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
Read More »The best New York park you don't know about
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
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