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Households in NE economically vulnerable: poll
The household economy in the northeastern region was "vulnerable" during the third quarter, with no expectations of improvement for the rest of the year, a recent poll found.
Korn urges govt to take action on scams
Democrat Party deputy leader Korn Chatikavanij has urged the government to step up its fight against scam networks, warning that international cooperation means little without action at home.
Malaysia’s shoppers love Chinese e-commerce. But is the bargain worth it?
In hindsight, it was only a matter of time before Esha Yusof joined the growing ranks of Malaysian shoppers being drawn to Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo. Esha is a relative newcomer. She signed up in July, more than half a year after the platform launched in Malaysia – and has been smitten with it ever since. Rock-bottom prices, a vast range of products and seamless payments through a popular local e-wallet make it easy for the 32-year-old to spend an average of 500 ringgit (US$122) a month...
Malaysia’s shoppers love Chinese e-commerce. But is the bargain worth it?
In hindsight, it was only a matter of time before Esha Yusof joined the growing ranks of Malaysian shoppers being drawn to Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo. Esha is a relative newcomer. She signed up in July, more than half a year after the platform launched in Malaysia – and has been smitten with it ever since. Rock-bottom prices, a vast range of products and seamless payments through a popular local e-wallet make it easy for the 32-year-old to spend an average of 500 ringgit (US$122) a month...
New tour buses to hit roads
Phuket will launch a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus service next Tuesday, connecting 11 destinations across the island with hourly departures from Central Phuket Floresta.
Anutin calls for global cooperation
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul called on countries to work together to tackle rapid global change as he formally opened the plenary session of the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings.
Academic asks why the BMA overlooked projects
A Kasetsart University academic has questioned why Bangkok allocated more than 34 billion baht to flood prevention over two years while omitting six major eastern water-retention projects from its action plans.
Govt urged to rethink tax allocations
Movendi International has urged Thailand to abandon plans to scrap its earmarked tax system, warning that the move could expose public health policies to political interference and pressure from the alcohol and tobacco industries.
Hospitals brace for heavy rain
The Public Health Ministry has assigned deputy permanent secretary Dr Sakda Alapach to lead a forward operations centre for heavy rain in 37 districts of seven southern provinces.
Minister apologises over e-harvester price blunder
Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has apologised for mistakenly quoting 16 million baht per electric harvester, insisting the ministry has no plans to buy the machines.