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An oil spill flowing towards Koh Samet is dampening the island’s tourism outlook as operators could face an influx of cancellations, as happened with a previous leak at Ao Phrao in July 2013. Source: Business
Read More »TGH subsidiary ceases operation
Insurance giant Thai Group Holdings (TGH) says its subsidiary Southeast Insurance plans to cease operations because it cannot make payment claims for all the Covid-19 policies it issued. Source: Business
Read More »Singapore's help sought in Juthamas case
The Office of the Attorney-General is seeking the cooperation of its Singaporean counterpart in freezing the assets of former Tourism Authority of Thailand boss, Juthamas Siriwan. Source: Business
Read More »Fed signals first US rate hike since pandemic coming in March
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday gave a clear signal the central bank is ready to raise US interest rates in March for the first time since cutting them to zero when Covid-19 broke out. Source: Business
Read More »PTT believes oil price unlikely to hit $100 a barrel
Soaring global oil prices are not expected to exceed US$100 per barrel despite worries over supply disruptions caused by conflicts in exporting countries, says national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc. Source: Business
Read More »Akara Resources able to restart gold mining
Akara Resources Plc, a gold mining company operating in the lower northern region, will be allowed to resume its mining operations if it can manage its operations in compliance with stricter requirements under the amended Minerals Act 2017, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam. Source: Business
Read More »Super Bowl attendees given masks, must wear them unless eating or drinking
All attendees at Super Bowl LVI will be given KN95 masks and will be reminded to keep their face coverings up at all times unless drinking or eating, said Los Angeles County of Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer Tuesday. Source: Sports
Read More »PM foresees great benefits from Saudi Arabia ties
The country is likely to benefit greatly from the restoration of normal relations with Saudi Arabia, including the possibility of progress towards peace in the far South, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Source: Business
Read More »Aaron Rodgers claims his 'divisive' vaccination status was the 'only reason' people wanted Packers to lose in the Playoffs
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has said that he takes accountability for being “divisive” as a result of his vaccination status, despite never intending to be a polarizing figure. Source: Sports
Read More »Wissanu: Kingsgate can resume gold mining if it complies with new mining law
Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam says Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd can resume gold mining operations if it strictly complies with four conditions under the new mining legislation. Source: Business
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