The government is set to roll out the second phase of the One Million Houses low-cost housing scheme worth 30-50 billion baht with a fixed rate of 2% for 10 years to help low-income earners buy a home and stimulate the domestic property sector. Source: Business
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Higher spending boosts recovery
The economy gradually recovered in February, mainly supported by higher private consumption and a slower spread of Covid-19. Source: Business
Read More »Kevin Durant accused of using homophobic, misogynistic slurs in private messages with actor Michael Rapaport
NBA superstar Kevin Durant has been accused of using homophobic and misogynistic slurs in private messages with Michael Rapaport after the US actor and comedian shared them on social media. Source: Sports
Read More »Airplane cabin concepts that could change flying
Seating arrangements that can be changed in midair and improved inflight entertainment systems are among innovative airplane interior designs that have been rewarded at the latest Crystal Cabin Awards. Source: Travel
Read More »'Cheering for her to get it done': Black women coaches' March Madness history moment
This year’s March Madness might have exposed gaps in gender equity in college sports, but for two Black women, the 2020 NCAA women’s tournament will always represent a moment when history was made. Source: Sports
Read More »Gibraltar has vaccinated most of its adults. This is what it's like now
People clinking wine glasses in bars and restaurants. Fans watching live soccer and boxing matches. As summer approaches, life has almost returned to normal in one tiny territory in southern Europe — and there’s a very good reason why. Source: Travel
Read More »Public investment to drive growth in 2023-2024 – Fin Min
Thailand’s economic growth is expected to accelerate from 2023 to 2024, driven by public investment, after slowly recovering from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the finance minister said on Wednesday. Source: Business
Read More »Operators banking on Songkran
Hotel and airline operators have high hopes the upcoming Songkran celebration will revive sluggish tourism sentiment as the second wave of the pandemic wanes. Source: Business
Read More »NBA 'shaken, but unharmed' after plane forced into emergency landing
Players and staff of NBA team Utah Jazz were left “shaken, but unharmed” after a bird strike forced the plane they were on to make an emergency landing on Tuesday. Source: Sports
Read More »The Americans who bought a house in Italy over the internet
Michael and Aida Barrett bought a retirement home on Lake Maggiore in northern Italy — without ever having been there. Source: Travel
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