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Folk in capital struggling to stay afloat
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 05/01/2020
» The recent global cost of living survey sees Bangkok for the first time among the top 50 most expensive cities in the world due to the baht's appreciation.
'Rose of North' set to bloom
News, Published on 12/09/2021
» From Phuket to Koh Samui, the country is nervously navigating its way through a reopening of the tourism industry. Chiang Mai could be next to roll out its carpet to welcome back visitors near and far.
Painful economic transformation begins
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/08/2020
» From July 1, Covid-19 restrictions have gradually been eased to the extent that people's lives are slowly returning to normal. All schools, shopping malls, convenience stores and even pubs and bars, as well as soapy massage parlours, can now open so the economy can revive.
Operating results disappoint in Q1, despite SET rising 4.8%
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/05/2019
» SET-listed Thai securities firms booked lower net profits and net losses in the first quarter as a sharp decline in trading value, low commission fees and a lower proportion of retail investors contributed to disappointing operating results.
Patient, heal thyself
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 03/06/2019
» Hopes of a honeymoon period for the new government are but a dream as all sides agitate for fast policy execution to resuscitate the stagnating economy.
A shaky foundation
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/05/2019
» Two tax measures were recently approved to resuscitate the housing sector, but they are unlikely to have much effect as mortgage rejections remain a major problem, say local developers.
Trump 'out of the box'
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/05/2017
» WASHINGTON - The Republican president of the United States said he'd be "honoured" to meet with North Korea's leader under the right conditions. That he thinks the country may need an economic "stimulus" package. Or possibly a gas-tax hike for better roads. Maybe even break up the big banks. And certainly a health care bill even more generous than Obamacare for people with pre-existing conditions.
Brighter outlook on the horizon
Spectrum, Published on 18/10/2015
» Thailand’s economy has been growing more slowly than the government expected. The growth rate has declined since the beginning of this year, signifying things are not going according to plan.
Farmers search for a way out of deep debt
Spectrum, Published on 30/08/2015
» It was the third time this month that Suphan Buri rice farmer Boonchu Maneewong, 59, travelled to Bangkok to plead with government officials for help with crippling debt.