Thailand’s computer market risks a shortage by the middle of this year while slower demand can be expected because of the sluggish economy, according to IT distributor Advice. Source: Business

Of the many safety measures that Disney Parks had to set up to operate during the Covid-19 pandemic, requiring guests to keep a six-foot distance from the costumed characters must have been one of the hardest. At least emotionally. Source: Travel

Total profits earned by Thai listed companies, excluding the energy sector, will likely shrink by 8.3% this year as soaring oil prices raise production costs in many industries, according to Kasikorn Securities (KS). Source: Business

Advanced Info Service (AIS), Thailand’s biggest mobile operator by subscriber base, has written to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to express opposition to the planned merger of its rivals True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC), according to a source at the regulator. Source: Business

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) wants the government to reconsider the plan to increase the fuel tariff (Ft) as the group works to slow rising energy costs and the pressure on the manufacturing sector. Source: Business

More than 123 billion baht of foreign capital has exited the Thai bond market since Russia attacked Ukraine, part of a flight to the US dollar market, according to the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA). Source: Business

Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has asked Government Housing Bank (GH Bank) to maintain its current mortgage interest rates this year as borrowers struggle with living costs. Source: Business

The Bank of Thailand assesses the economy as being on a recovery path in the first quarter this year, supported by the export and tourism sectors despite several uncertainties. Source: Business

When Tiffany Woods met Bridgette, she was at a crossroads. Source: Travel

It’s pretty much a yearly occurrence these days — some amusement park is setting a new roller coaster record. Maybe it’s for speed. Maybe it’s for a special design feature. Source: Travel