Thailand’s tourism industry will face greater risks next year if the government continues to restrict foreign travellers from entering the country, says the Bank of Thailand. Source: Business
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Samsung tallies large monitor demand
The pandemic has spurred demand for large computer monitors as people spend more time at home, says Thai Samsung Electronics. Source: Business
Read More »EA keen on electric boats to help tourism
SET-listed Energy Absolute’s (EA) move to diversify its renewable energy business into electric vehicles (EV) aims to not only tap the disruptive technology for automobiles, but also pave the way for the firm to bolster Thai tourism. Source: Business
Read More »EEC officials pitch high-tech training
Authorities are planning to sharpen the skills of 8,500 potential workers next year to serve 12 targeted S-curve industries in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) that are short on highly skilled labour in advanced technology. Source: Business
Read More »See flying car successfully tested in Japan
A Japanese company has announced the successful test of a manned flying car after conducting a public demonstration on August 25. Source: Travel
Read More »Messi fails to attend Barcelona pre-season training
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi did not attend pre-season training on Monday, a club source has confirmed to CNN Sport. Source: Sports
Read More »First Black coach to win the NCAA championship, dies aged 78
John Thompson Jr., the first Black basketball head coach to win the NCAA National Championship, died at his Arlington, Virginia home Sunday night, a family source has confirmed to CNN. He was 78. Source: Sports
Read More »Huge empty 'ghost' cruise ships lure tourists
Gaze out to the English Channel from the southwest coast of the UK right now and you might see something unexpected — a series of gigantic cruise ships haunting the horizon. Source: Travel
Read More »Federer and Nadal among critics of Djokovic's new players' association
Tennis has been left divided following the launch of a breakaway players’ association, with Roger Fereder and Rafael Nadal among those to criticize its formation. Source: Sports
Read More »Free WiFi soon for select communities
The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry plans to roll out free WiFi services for urban communities, starting with 10 communities from Oct 1. Source: Business
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