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Lamps out: Lampang horse-drawn carriage rides face unbridled end

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post The famed horse-drawn carriage rides in Lampang may soon become a relic of the past, as dwindling tourism revenue fails to attract new generations...

A new airport could spark the economy in a rural part of Florida. Will the workforce be ready?

LaBELLE, Fla. — One of Florida’s poorest counties is preparing for the new “Airglades” airport, a $300 million cargo hub that could transform the economy. Local leaders see the project as a generational...

Pride Month to boost Thai economy by 4.5 billion baht

Picture courtesy of Somchai Poomlard June’s Pride Month is anticipated to stimulate over 4.5 billion baht in economic activity, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai....

Crisis in Thai industry: Are major collapses on the horizon?

Photo courtesy of Thai PBS World Thailand’s industrial sector is teetering on the brink of a crisis as rapid technological advancements, fierce competition from China, and a planned hike...

Consumer confidence lowest this year amid political instability

Image courtesy of Focus Asia Travel Thai consumer confidence has plummeted for the third consecutive month, reaching its lowest point since October of last year, amid worries over a...

Thailand is fast becoming a global LGBTQIA+ hub

Photo courtesy of The Nation Thailand is on the brink of becoming the ultimate destination for the LGBTQIA+ community, thanks to its welcoming environment, progressive policies, and the recent...

World Bank boosts forecast: Strength of US economy will support global growth of 2.6% this year

WASHINGTON — The World Bank on Tuesday upgraded its outlook for the global economy, estimating it will grow 2.6% this year thanks to continued growth in the United States. The bank’s latest outlook...
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