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- China to ease restrictions on foreign ownership in telecommunications servicesChina is relaxing foreign ownership limits in certain value-added telecommunication services to attract more foreign investment and enhance market activity. This article was originally published here: China to ease restrictions on foreign ownership in telecommunications services25 April 25 2024https://www.thailand-business-news.com/china/137405-china-to-ease-restrictions-on-foreign-ownership-in-value-added-telecommunications-services
- SEC to restrict access to unlicensed digital asset service platforms (SEC News)The SEC and the Ministry of DE are working together to limit access to unauthorized digital asset platforms, combat money laundering, and fight cybercrime. Investors are advised to withdraw their assets and exercise caution. For a list of licensed operators, visit the SEC's website. This article was originally published here: SEC to restrict access to unlicensed digital asset service platforms (SEC News)25 April 25 2024https://www.thailand-business-news.com/law/137449-sec-to-restrict-access-to-unlicensed-digital-asset-service-platforms-sec-news
- PM calls for digital innovation at ESCAP forumPrime Minister Srettha Thavisin, speaking at the 80th session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in Bangkok, called on member countries to adopt innovative approaches to achieve sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region. The session, themed Leveraging Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific, []24 April 24 2024https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/pm-calls-for-digital-innovation-at-escap-forum-458944
- SRT launches special Kiha 183 train tours across nine unique routesThe State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has announced a series of special train tours for tourists aboard the Kiha 183 train, involving 14 trips across nine unique routes. Bookings for these tours began on Monday (Apr 22), with trips scheduled to run on weekends from May to June. Each excursion offers an engaging blend of []24 April 24 2024https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/srt-launches-special-kiha-183-train-tours-across-nine-unique-routes-458949
- Songkhla and its associated lagoon settlements to be proposed as UNESCO World Heritage SiteThailand has decided to submit a proposal to nominate four areas of ancient towns of Songkhla as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Cabinet, during its meeting on 9 April 2024, approved the document on the proposal to be submitted for UNESCOs 2025 Tentative List of World Heritage Sites. The Ministry of Natural Resources and []24 April 24 2024https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/songkhla-and-its-associated-lagoon-settlements-to-be-proposed-as-unesco-world-heritage-site-458964
- Nakhon Pathom-Kanchanaburi Motorway open for toll-free travel on weekendsThe Department of Highways has announced that starting April 26, a key 51-kilometer stretch of Motorway No. 81, connecting Nakhon Pathom to Kanchanaburi, will be open for toll-free travel on weekends. The service, which runs from 3 p.m. on Fridays to 9 p.m. on Sundays, is expected to enhance accessibility to Thailands western region and []24 April 24 2024https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/nakhon-pathom-kanchanaburi-motorway-open-for-toll-free-travel-on-weekends-458941
- Thailand electricity peak demand breaks record at 35,830 megawatts on April 22Amidst a maximum temperature of 42 degrees Celsius, Thais are using electricity to cool down, pushing electricity usage to its peak. On the evening of April 22, at 8:58 p.m., the highest electricity peak in the countrys history occurred, reaching 35,830 megawatts across the three main electricity providers: EGAT, PEA, and MEA. If the heat []24 April 24 2024https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/thailand-electricity-peak-demand-breaks-record-at-35830-megawatts-on-april-22-458957
- Accumulated extreme heat during daytime contributes to electricity consumption record highWith the scorching weather on the night of April 22, Thais battled the heat by cranking up their air conditioners, leading to a surge in electricity usage to a new peak around 9 p.m. The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) reported that Thai electricity consumption skyrocketed, breaking consecutive peak records. The latest surge occurred []24 April 24 2024https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/accumulated-extreme-heat-during-daytime-contributes-to-electricity-consumption-record-high-458972
- Chinese tourist arrivals to Cambodia up 43 pct in Q1
PHNOM PENH, April 24 (Xinhua) -- The number of Chinese tourists to Cambodia rose 43 percent year-on-year in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, said the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism's report released on Wednesday.
Almost 190,000 Chinese holidaymakers traveled to the Southeast Asian country during the January-March period this year, up 43 percent from 132,665 over the same period last year, the report said.
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24 April 24 2024http://www.thailandnews.net/news/274306156/chinese-tourist-arrivals-to-cambodia-up-43-pct-in-q1 - Holding interest rate steady gives policy flexibility: Thai central bank
BANGKOK, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's current policy interest rate settings remained robust and could handle potential economic risks, the central bank said on Wednesday, amid repeated calls from the government to lower borrowing costs to shore up sluggish growth.
According to the Bank of Thailand (BOT), maintaining the key interest rate at 2.50 percent provides the monetary panel with "policy optionality" to
24 April 24 2024http://www.thailandnews.net/news/274305882/holding-interest-rate-steady-gives-policy-flexibility-thai-central-bank