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Bangkok land price index drops 2.2% in first quarter
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/05/2021
» The land price index in greater Bangkok recorded a quarterly drop in the first quarter this year for the first time since the index began in 2012 due to the impact of the pandemic, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
Arkhom hailed into cabinet
Business, Published on 06/10/2020
» Monday's appointment of Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, the former transport minister, as the new finance minister has received blanket praise from business and academic circles, lauding the appointment as bringing much needed stability with the recent chaos surrounding the ministry.
2020 budget poised to sail through House
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/12/2019
» The fiscal 2020 budget bill is expected to receive parliamentary approval early next year as the coalition government has sufficient votes from lawmakers to pass the bill, says Kobsak Pootrakool, the Prime Minister's Office Minister.
MPC minutes cite threats
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/05/2019
» Heightened political uncertainty after the March 24 general election and the trade spat between the US and China are darkening Thailand's economic prospects this year, according to the central bank's minutes from the latest meeting.
Firms fret about policy continuity
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/05/2019
» The private sector has called for the next government to carry on with development projects as stated in the 20-year national strategy plan (2018-38).
Firms tell parties to coalesce quickly
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/04/2019
» The private sector is calling for political parties to negotiate and compromise to form a new coalition government soon after witnessing post-election instability pressure economic sentiment.
Political uncertainty hurts GDP view
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 25/04/2019
» Domestic political uncertainty warrants a downside risk for Thailand's GDP growth outlook this year because a delay in forming the new government could curtail public investment projects and dent private investment incentives, says the World Bank.
Somkid: Coalition to put off investors
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/03/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak is concerned that a fractured coalition will delay the formation of the next government and dampen investor confidence.
Cyber law raises eyebrows
Business, Published on 15/03/2019
» A cybersecurity bill introduced just weeks ahead of Thailand's first democratic election since a 2014 military coup has stoked concerns it could be used as a weapon to stifle political dissent.
Social media gains political clout
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/03/2019
» Social media has become a main communication channel influencing Thai voters, as politicians are expected to target their advocacy even more in the next election, say social media and communication experts.