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Новости за 01.08.2024

BangkokPost.com 

UHG allots B1bn for two mid-tier hotels

Commercial property developer UHG will invest 1 billion baht to expand with two new mid-tier hotels on Sukhumvit Soi 8 and Pradipat Road, banking on robust tourism demand in this segment, which has boosted revenue growth post-pandemic.

BangkokPost.com 

Get free entry to Phu Phra Bat Historical Park

After being added to the list of Unesco World Heritage Sites last week, Phu Phra Bat Historical Park is offering visitors a free admission until Aug 12. Located in the northeastern town of Udon Thani, the fifth cultural World Heritage Site in Thailand is a testament to the Sima stone tradition of the Dvaravati period.

BangkokPost.com 

Traveloka introduces Disney Cruise experiences

Digital travel platform Traveloka plans to provide fresh holiday experiences aboard the Disney Cruise Line, which is set to depart from Singapore in late 2025.

BangkokPost.com 

MFP's future uncertain

The countdown has begun, with the Constitutional Court deciding on the fate of the Move Forward Party (MFP) next week.

BangkokPost.com 

Less is more in restoring Asia's past

For decades, restorations of Southeast Asia's archaeological sites have typically involved transforming the past rather than faithfully presenting it. Conservationists often take a heavy-handed approach, embellishing a site to effectively "manufacture" a ruin that will appeal to visitors. But this tends to do more harm than good.

BangkokPost.com 

Disinformation killing democracy

Last year, OECD countries collectively allocated more than $220 billion (7.8 trillion baht) in official development assistance (ODA). But a rising tide of disinformation is undermining the effectiveness of these investments.

BangkokPost.com 

New calculation seen likely to boost MPI

The Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) is expected to increase in the second half of this year if four growing industries -- solar panels, solid state technology, smart electronics and electric vehicles -- are included in the MPI calculation, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).

BangkokPost.com 

Understanding Thai online media usage

Looking at the landscape of media and entertainment in Thailand, changes continue to unfold with new platforms that offer a wide array of sources for connecting, news, entertainment and information. All of them are competing for audience attention and advertising dollars.

BangkokPost.com 

Central bank reassessing consumer lending rules

The Bank of Thailand is reviewing its regulations on loan-to-value (LTV) ratios for mortgage loans and minimum payments for credit cards amid the weakened debt servicing ability of individual borrowers.

BangkokPost.com 

NBTC shifts stance on unsold packages

The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) yesterday unanimously gave its approval to the sale of the rights to use the two unsold satellite slot packages of 50.5° East and 142° E via a combination of two methods -- an open direct award and a beauty contest -- representing a U-turn on the original auction method agreed on.

BangkokPost.com 

Global rice glut set to hit Thai exports

Thai rice exports are likely to be less than 8 million tonnes next year due to myriad risk factors hampering their competitiveness, which include a lack of research and development (R&D) for rice varieties, rising global supply, and the possibility of India lifting its rice export restrictions at year-end.

Cnet.com 

Best Internet Providers in Virginia

Looking for the best internet providers in Virginia? CNET helps you explore cheap, fast and rural internet options in the Old Dominion.

Oilprice.com 

Slowing EV Demand and Rising Costs Weigh On Global Battery Investment

Following four consecutive years of significant growth, this year is set to see a sizeable decline in global battery investments for the first time since 2020, according to Rystad Energy research. A slump in battery infrastructure investments in mainland China is largely responsible for the global slowdown, as the Asian economic powerhouse navigates phases of growth driven by policy change, increased electric vehicle (EV) adoption, supply shortages, rising raw material costs and rapid capacity expansion. Читать дальше...