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

The pandemic has spurred demand for large computer monitors as people spend more time at home, says Thai Samsung Electronics. Source: Business

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

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

A Japanese company has announced the successful test of a manned flying car after conducting a public demonstration on August 25. Source: Travel

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi did not attend pre-season training on Monday, a club source has confirmed to CNN Sport. Source: Sports

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

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

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

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