Thailand’s economy is expected to return to growth in the second quarter next year, supported by government stimulus measures and a low-base effect, says the Bank of Thailand. Source: Business

Thailand’s manufacturing production index (MPI) in August rose for the fourth consecutive month, increasing by 4.8% from July to 91.43 points, reaffirming the reeling industrial sector has made it through its lowest point. Source: Business

In keeping with projections that the economy will take about three years to fully recover from the impact of the pandemic, Berli Jucker (BJC) has lowered its retail investment for the next three years. Source: Business

The tourism index plunged for two consecutive quarters, with 10% of operators already throwing in the towel and 537,280 employees laid off, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT). Source: Business

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has decided to continue charging medium-sized and large businesses based on their actual electricity usage for the three months to Dec 31 as a relief measure, instead of applying the more expensive “minimum charge” rate. Source: Business

Fifth seed Kiki Bertens left the court in a wheelchair Wednesday after her grueling, fiery three-set victory over Sara Errani in the second round of the French Open. Source: Sports

Captain Cat Burton worked at British Airways for 45 years, retiring in 2017 as one of the airline’s most senior pilots. Burton continues to inspire young people via her work as a flight instructor and diversity advocate. Source: Travel

A number of new and innovative superyacht concepts have been unveiled over the last few years, including a vessel that transforms into a submarine, a game changing Trimonoran design and a yacht designed to look like a huge swan. Source: Travel

Serena Williams has pulled out of the French Open with an Achilles injury ahead of her scheduled second round match against Tsvetana Pironkova. Source: Sports

The government looks set to introduce fresh stimulus measures, particularly aiming to spur spending by middle- and high-income earners and boost private investment. Source: Business