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Prayuth seeks to broaden South talks
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/08/2014
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has held peace talks with southern insurgent groups, both openly and behind closed doors, according to Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha.
Prayut gives all ministers equal chance to stay or go
Online Reporters, Published on 22/07/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha promised on Wednesday there would be no favouritism in a cabinet reshuffle once he decides to make a change to the line-up.
Prayut offers glimpse of reshuffle
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/08/2015
» The much-awaited cabinet reshuffle involves more than 20 positions except security-related portfolios, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says.
Somkid to take reins on economy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/08/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Thursday the cabinet reshuffle was made to appease all sides and warned new ministers to live up to expectations or face criticism.
Somkid steers a steady course
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 24/08/2015
» The new economic team under Somkid Jatusripitak is not likely to make a dramatic change to the government's direction.
China worries hit stocks as blast deepens set pain
Business, Published on 24/08/2015
» Recap: A fresh Chinese equity rout triggered by weak manufacturing data and accelerating outflows, plunging oil prices and sabre-rattling between North and South Korea roiled stock markets across the world last week. The deadly bombing at the Erawan shrine in Bangkok further rattled nerves in Thailand, where stocks plunged well below 1,400 points.
Emerging markets gain as US rate worries recede
Business, Published on 12/10/2015
» Recap: Disappointing US jobs data and minutes of the September Federal Reserve meeting triggered speculation that US interest rates will not rise until sometime next year, prompting capital flight back to emerging markets last week. Thai shares surged past 1,400 points, a level not seen since August.
Stocks advance as chances of US rate hike recede
Business, Published on 19/10/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets rallied last week on receding prospects for the first interest rate increase since 2006 by the US Federal Reserve amid signs of global economic weakness. Capital inflows to emerging markets including Thailand have also lifted their currencies against the dollar.
Mixed Fed rate signals spook stock investors
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/11/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets edged down last week after the US Federal Reserve suggested that an interest-rate increase was still possible before the end of this year. The news triggered a substantial sell-off by foreign investors in emerging markets in Asia.
Good week for stocks as concerns EASE about fed
Business, Published on 23/11/2015
» Recap: The deadly attacks in Paris and minutes of the October Federal Reserve meeting, which appeared to point to a December interest-rate increase, rattled global stock markets early last week. However, investors went on a buying spree later as they took a deeper look at the Fed minutes and concluded any action would be gradual. Better-than-expected GDP data for Thailand in the third quarter also lent some support to Thai shares.