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Prospect targets purchase of 3 industrial sites for B3.35bn

BangkokPost.com 

Prospect Logistics and Industrial Freehold and Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust (PROSPECT REIT) plans to raise an additional 3.35 billion baht to acquire three industrial properties for its portfolio, capitalising on strong demand in the industrial sector.

Iconsiam to host Thai Art Toy Fest

BangkokPost.com 

This Saturday and Sunday, the Thai Art Toy Fest will convert Icon Art & Culture Space at Iconsiam into a creative playground, where 80 brilliant artists and studios will showcase their talent in telling Thai myths and beliefs through a collection of striking artworks.

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort set to add Marvel-themed area featuring Peter Parker

BangkokPost.com 

Following the debut of the new World Of Frozen zone last year, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is planning to broaden its imaginative horizon with a Marvel-themed area. It will offer visitors a novel and delightful journey with all-new entertainment, a thrilling attraction, shopping and dining options.

Art exhibition spotlights young talent

BangkokPost.com 

Interested members of the public are invited to explore the world of imagination rendered through vivid artworks by Thai children during the 54th International Children's Art Exhibition, which will take place at the Curved Wall, 4th floor of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Pathumwan intersection, from Aug 27 to Sept 8.

Next chapter in Thailand's political saga

BangkokPost.com 

'I consult with my father on all issues, whether on private matters or about work, and have done since I was young," said Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand's new and youngest prime minister at 38 years of age. She is the third member of the Shinawatra family to hold this office, and part of the "evil cycle" that has paralysed the country's politics for the past 18 years.

Uniting to end gender violence

BangkokPost.com 

In Southeast Asia, deeply ingrained traditional gender norms often designate women and girls as primary caretakers, leading to a stark gender imbalance in both household responsibilities and societal roles. This deeply embedded gender bias, along with the uneven distribution of unpaid care work, exacerbates the challenges women face, often trapping them in abusive situations and perpetuating a...

Q2 GDP growth may be misleading

BangkokPost.com 

I eagerly awaited the release of the Q2/2024 GDP growth figure which became available on Monday. The 2.3% growth figure, presented by the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), did not surprise me. A friend had warned me that the quarterly growth could be as high as 2.5%, even though my estimation for the quarter was only 1.0%.

Democracies uniting to counter global populism

BangkokPost.com 

Think back to late June and early July. The French far right was favoured to win a snap parliamentary election. Trumpist judges in the United States were conveniently resolving the legal woes of the former president, who seemed to be gliding to victory after President Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance. And while Britain was getting a Labour government, a new anti-immigration party led...

Take mpox seriously

BangkokPost.com 

From a country once considered at "almost zero risk" of an mpox outbreak, as declared by a senior health official two years ago, Thailand is now facing an increasing threat after the Department of Disease Control (DDC) confirmed yesterday that a patient who travelled to the kingdom from Africa might be infected with the more serious Clade 1b strain of the disease.

CPNREIT posts B1.5bn Q2 income

BangkokPost.com 

CPN Retail Growth Leasehold REIT (CPNREIT) posted total revenue of 1.5 billion baht in the second quarter this year, an increase of 5.9% year-on-year.

Inward investment to keep rising in H2

BangkokPost.com 

Investment in Thailand will continue to increase in the second half of 2024, boosting land sales in industrial estates, despite the recent establishment of a new government, says SET-listed WHA Corporation, Thailand's largest developer of built-to-suit logistics facilities.

Measures outlined to extend low prices

BangkokPost.com 

Thailand could extend low energy prices for another 20-25 years if the country successfully concludes negotiations on joint petroleum production and taps into energy resources in overlapping claims areas (OCAs), according to caretaker Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.

Marin Voice: San Rafael should reject plan for artificial turf at Pickleweed Park

Marinij.com 

PlasticFreeMarin is a local organization committed to reducing single-use plastics and raising awareness about their environmental and health hazards. Along with Yard Smart Marin, Beyond Pesticides and Moms Advocating Sustainability, we have taken a strong stance against the installation of artificial turf at Pickleweed Park in San Rafael and elsewhere in Marin County. We are […]