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  • BUSINESS

    Baht strengthens despite SET index dip

    Business, Published on 26/03/2019

    » The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index on Monday fell over concerns of a political gridlock following Sunday's general election, but the baht's value strengthened as investors offloaded their US dollar holdings.

  • THAILAND

    'Old guard' falls victim to fresh faces

    News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/03/2019

    » Unofficial results released after Sunday's polls showed that many voters turned their backs on many prominent former members of parliament, voting instead for new candidates running under the banner of the Palang Pracharath (PPRP) or Future Forward (FFP) parties.

  • THAILAND

    Govt talks up cancer care success

    News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/03/2019

    » More than 234,000 cancer patients received medical treatment under the Universal Healthcare Coverage Scheme (UC) last year, according to information released by the National Health Security Office (NHSO) yesterday.

  • BUSINESS

    TOP looks into naphtha redirection

    Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/03/2019

    » SET-listed Thai Oil Plc (TOP), Thailand's biggest oil refiner by capacity, is considering adding value to petroleum naphtha, made at its Clean Fuel Project (CFP), after witnessing stiff market sentiment for naphtha makers across Asia.

  • BUSINESS

    Continuity of policies the key

    Business, Published on 26/03/2019

    » The nation's business leaders are optimistic about the prospective election results, seeing political stability as a boon to GDP growth and tourism, while urging the government to not delay its scheduled investment projects like the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

  • BUSINESS

    SCB eyes fee-based income growth

    Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/03/2019

    » Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) aims for higher fee-based income growth in corporate banking this year to stabilise business revenue in the long term.

  • BUSINESS

    Wisesight: Social media weighed in on election

    Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/03/2019

    » Social media played a prominent role in the general election outcome, with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Thaksin Shinawatra being the most talked about politicians online, according to a report from data analytics firm Wisesight.

  • BUSINESS

    EA to initiate its largest wind power farm this year

    Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/03/2019

    » SET-listed Energy Absolute Plc (EA) plans to start full operation of its largest wind power farm called Hanuman in Chaiyaphum province this year.

  • LIFE

    This charming man

    Life, Gary Boyle, Published on 26/03/2019

    » Local promoters The Comedy Club and Live Nation BEC-Tero hit another home run on Friday with a show by top US comedian Jim Gaffigan, following their Jim Jefferies sell-out in January and preceding two Jimmy Carr shows this Friday. Fans of comedy, and of people called Jim, are having a good 2019.

  • OPINION

    Post-poll policy: Dynamic continuity

    News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 26/03/2019

    » Speculation is rife about imminent changes in Thailand's diplomatic direction after five years of military-ruled guidance. Political pundits and campaigners ahead of the polls last week also sent out strong signals that they expect a new cabinet in Government House with new policies. One of the casualties would be Thai-Chinese ties, which have progressed and strengthened without waveringly over the past five years. However, the outcome of Sunday's election indicates that whichever parties form the next civilian government, there will be little effect on the country's foreign relations or the current Asean chair. Indeed, Thailand's foreign policy will become more dynamic with continuity.

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