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Thailand's inequality remains entrenched
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/06/2023
» The Thai economy is suffering from widening inequality, with the proportion of poor people still hovering at 6-8% of the total, particularly in the agricultural sector.
Demand for Thai rice still on the rise
Business, Published on 26/06/2023
» Demand for Thai rice remains strong, with several governments such as Indonesia and Bangladesh expressing an interest in purchasing the grain through government-to-government (G2G) deals.
Headwinds in the third quarter
Business, Published on 24/06/2023
» In the third quarter, we believe the global economy will face three risk factors: economic slowdown, with inflation and interest rates remaining high; risks from tighter financial liquidity; and slower economic growth in China and emerging markets.
Unlocking the power of sustainable finance
Business, Published on 22/06/2023
» As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change and transition to a sustainable future, the role of sustainable financing has taken centre stage.
China takes aim at ‘hidden’ public debt
Published on 21/06/2023
» BEIJING: China has begun a fresh round of nationwide inspections to work out how much money local governments owe, according to people familiar with the matter, a sign that authorities are preparing to take concrete steps to tackle a key financial risk.
Phuket eager to host Specialised Expo 2028
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/06/2023
» The 172nd general assembly of the Paris-based intergovernmental organisation Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) has scheduled an election for Wednesday that people in Phuket have been planning for since 2020.
Thailand to unveil 30 rice varieties in 2024
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/06/2023
» Thailand is working to enhance its export competitiveness, accelerating the development of new rice varieties to meet market demand and vowing to introduce 30 new rice varieties next year.
Prime Road Power looks to Indonesia
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/06/2023
» SET-listed Prime Road Power, an operator of solar farms and provider of solar panel installation services, is planning to embark on a renewable energy business in Indonesia next year to benefit from Jakarta's efforts to speed up its clean energy development.
Anti-corruption organisations should publish ways to protect, conceal and guard "Whistleblowers - Corrupt Discloser"
Published on 19/06/2023
» The President of the Home Builder Association proposed that the Anti-Corruption Organisation be open to everyone to combat corruption, create a convenient complaint way and be ready to publicise methods to protect-conceal-guard "Whistleblowers - Corrupt Discloser". The association recommended to create an online construction application and one-stop service in the hope of preventing bribery.
Drowning in debt
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 19/06/2023
» Household debt has long been a concern for Thailand, impeding consumer spending and hindering economic growth.